What are the Significance and Rituals of Durga Puja and Navratri festivals? Know Significance, Rituals, Facts, Celebrations and Much More...!!
Abstract: Goddess Durga Maa and Navratri Goddess Durga - an embodiment of power and strength is worshipped by devotees with immense faith. She is believed to be a divine mother who protects her children from evil spirits of jealousy, selfishness, ego, anger, and hatred. Called by myriad names, she is a multi-dimensional Goddess who destroyed Mahishasura as Shakti or Mahishasurdamini. As Goddess Parvati, she looks serene and calm. As Kali, she is furry Goddess who turns black as night. As sati, she is worshipped as the dearest daughter of King Daksha and Queen Meneka. She is the mother of the entire universe who cares and nurtures mankind. Goddess Durga, through all her divine forms manifest sacrifice, salvation, knowledge, beauty, and wealth. Durga is a symbol of life and strength. Origin of Goddess Durga Maa As per mythology, through a long year meditation, Mahishasura, the king of demons was granted a boon by Lord Shiva that neither a man nor a deva would be able to kill him; on...