Navratri means nine special days and nights to thank maternal power.
Shakti : Navratri is specially meant for Shakti Upasana.
Hindus worship primordial energy present in the universe.
Soldiers ritualistically worship their arms known as Shastra-Ayudh Puja.
Nature : These nine special days are meant to worship maternal power.
Devotees show gratitude to mother nature for nurturing living beings.
They ceremonially establish a pot (Kalash-Ghat) carrying grains in their homes.
Acknowledgment : Navratri is a special occasion , when female deities are worshipped.
They are worshipped like mother and daughters (Kanya Pujan) and showered with gifts.
Kundalini : Hindus believe that it is a special event when one can activate Kundalini Shakti.
Many Yogis and Tantriks worship Das Mahaviidhya to activate Kundalini Shakti.
They indulge in Panchamkara Upasana, intense Tantrik rituals.
Sri Rama : Many also worship Lord Sri Rama as he had vanquished demonic powers.
Many devotees eulogize Sri Ram Katha through Sri Ram Leela.
Many also recite Srimad Ramayan and Sri Ram Charit Manas.
Rules : Devotees maintain inner , outer purity and observe Vrat (fast)
Hindu devotees refrain from causing harm to any living being.
They stay away from carnal desire , intoxicants and also prohibited food items.
They adore maternal power and refrain from hurting women in any matter.
Greetings : Shubh Navratri Sri Durga Puja Parv !
Prayer : Sri Ganesh Amba Gurubhyu Namah Sri Suryaya Namah Sri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram Namo Parvatiipataye Har Har Mahadev Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosai Kripa Karo Gurudev Ki Nai
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