True Meaning of Navratri

Navratri is a Sanskrit language word in which Nava means Nine and Ratri means nights. This a blessed opportunities for the worshipers of the Divine Mother. These nights are devoted to Goddess Durga who exists in many forms. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti are worshiped. There are many rituals which are performed during this festival of Navratri. During the navratri, fasting take preference over all normal daily activities among peoples. The devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga to get the blessings of Goddess in the form of wealth, good health, knowledge and prosperity.