Why Navrati is more than a festival
Chaitra Navratri is a 9 day festival celebrated in March-April, marking the Hindu New Year in many regions. It's a time to celebrate Shakti - The divine feminine energy.
Why do we celebrate Navratri for 9 nights?
Each night honors a different form of Goddess Durga. These 9 forms guide us through:
- Strength - Durga
- Abundance - Laxmi
- Wisdom - Saraswati
Why Durga, Laxmi and Saraswati?
- We worship Durga for courage and protection
- Laxmi for wealth and harmony
- Saraswati for knowledge and clarity
Together, they represent everything we need to live a balanced life.
The deeper meaning
Navratri is not just about outer rituals - it is about awakening the goddess within. It's a reminder that divinity lies in every woman, every mother and every little girl. In many homes, young girls are worshiped as Devi during these 9 days.
Why it matters today?
In a world that rushes and forgets, Navratri reminds us to pause and honor power with grace. To see the divine in our daughters, our mothers and ourselves.
Because every time a girl laughs, learns or leads - she carries the light of Durga, Laxmi and Saraswati within her.
Happy Navratri to you and your loves ones!
By - Cuddly Gurus - Celebrating and honoring great Hindu Icons
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