The Significance Of Navaratri
What is Navaratri? Navaratri is one of the most important and largest festivals celebrated in India and around the world. It is a festival in which the different manifestations of the Devi or the Divine celestial force, the Divine Mother, are worshipped for ten days or nine nights. There are four Navaratris per year, two of which are hidden and two of which are celebrated. The most critical one, though, occurs in September/October. The word "Nava" means "nine," and the word "Ratri" means "night." The literal sense of "ratri" is a moment when one bends inwards, rests, and is revitalised. In Sanskrit, "ra" means "relief," and "tri" corresponds to the Taapa Traya or the three kinds of afflictions. "Ra" in Sanskrit means "to comfort," and "tri" corresponds to the Taapa Traya, or the three kinds of afflictions or difficulties, pain, and hardship that we face in life. On a physical...