Navratri, the nine-day Hindu festival, is a celebration of Shakti (power). The festival which has a deep religious significance is celebrated five times a year – Vasanta or Chaitra Navratri, Ashadha Navratri, Sharad Navratri, Paush Navratri and Magha Navaratri. However, it’s Vasanta Navratri which falls in March-April and Sharad Navratri (during September-October) that are celebrated with much fanfare throughout the country.
Ashwin is the beginning of the Shravadya Navaratri of the Shukla party of the month. Nine forms of Mother Durga are worshiped in nine days of Navratri. It is believed that during this time the mother listens to the prayers of her devotees and fulfills all her wishes. During nine days of Navratri, worship of nine forms of mother is performed by Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandharghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyani, Kalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhadatti. These days, people keep fast and on the tenth day girls open the fast after worship.
10th October (Wednesday) 2018: Decrease Establishment and Mother Shailpurty Puja, Mother Brahmacharini Pooja
October 11 (Thursday) 2018: Maa Chandhangta Pooja
October 12 (Friday) 2018: Mother Kushmanda Pooja
October 13 (Saturday) 2018: Mother Skandamata Pooja
14 October (Sunday) 2018: Panchami date Saraswati Ahvahan
October 15 (Monday) 2018: Mother Katyani worship
October 16 (Tuesday) 2018: Mother Kalratri Pooja
October 17 (Wednesday) 2018: Mother Mahagauri Pooja, Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami
October 18 (Thursday) 2018: Navratri Pass
September 19 (Friday) 2018: Durga Visarjan, Vijay Dashami
To make sure you don’t miss out on wishing your friends and family, we have curated a list of images and messages that you can send on the occasion of Navratri.
*May the candle light, flame your life,
May you always be happy and victorious,
May the sunshine create glorious mornings,
May all your darkness fly away,
Wishing U Happy Navratri!
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* May Mata bless you
On this auspicious day of Navratri,
And may on this festive season dhan,
Yash and samriddhi come your way
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*Sending my warm wishes for a happy Navratri! May the day bring you good fortune and success. May Maa Durga bless you today and forever.
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*Fortunate is the one who has learned to admire, but not to envy.
Good Wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous Sharadiya Navratri!
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*Life has ups and down,
Some days might be rough,
But Maa Durga will give you the courage,
And the ability to be tough.
Have a Happy Sharadiya Navratri!
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*On this auspicious day of Navratri,
My greetings to you and your family,
Happiness and betterment at all levels,
For today and all time to come,
Success at the end of all your pursuits,
In the most truthful way.
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*Let the festive spirit embrace you and your dear ones on this special occasion.
Wishing you a happy Navratri!
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*Nine nights of festivity With dances and revelry. May this divine occasion bring success to you And embrace victories too. Have a delightful Sharadiya Navratri!
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*This Navratri, I want to thank you for being on my side,
And to hold my hands through rough times,
Thank you for making it easier for me to face all challenges,
For each and every moment you made me feel special,
May Maa Durga always keep you in her blessings,
And remove all your worries,
Have a great Sharadiya Navratri!
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* N = Nav Chetna
A = Akhand Jyoti
V = Vighna Nashak
R = Ratjageshwari
A = Anand Dayi
T = Trikal Darshi
R = Rakhan Karti
A = Anand Mayi Maa
May Nav Durga bless you always.
