Navratri is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and ten days and is celebrated in autumn every year. It is one of the most important and widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India and Nepal. The word Navratri translates to “nine nights” in Sanskrit, and the festival is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga. During Navratri, devotees observe fasts, perform special pujas and rituals, and participate in traditional dances and music.
The festival is celebrated differently in different parts of India, but some common rituals include:
