"NAVRATRI" - JAI MATA DI

Navratri - :

A festival dedicated to the worship of Hindu goddess "Shakti", its a festival celebrated by every age Hindu person with his/her all devotion, The word "NAVRATRI" stands here with Nine Nights, abbreviated as a Nav-Ratri (Nine - Nights), during the whole festive season, the Hindu deity "Maa Durga" are worshiped with all devotion in her nine forms named as  - :

Bhadrakali

Amba 

Annapurna Devi

Sarvamangala

Bhairvi

Chandika

Lalita

Bhavani

Mookambika

It's a celebration time for the Indian Hindu's, especially for the people of Gujarat & Maharasthra, who are highly magnetized with this epic festival, the well known folk dance "Garba" attracts the huge interest of all age people's, the "Garba" dance is originated in Gujarat & derived from the Sanskrit word "Garbha (Womb) - Deep (Enlighten), it is a traditional old folk dance which was basically played around a clay lantern with a light inside, called as a Garbha - Deep, modern "Garba" is highly influenced by "Dandiya Raas" which also able to keeps the presence among all age peoples, the people make purchasing of high cost colorful costumes, they change their schedules, they try every possible way to attract & enjoy the festival with color of love, joy.

Navratri is not only a festival, it is also a way to connect with other people, way to unleash the power you have, its a way to enlighten the creativity & connect with ancient tradition, Navratri is also a time to connect with the community. Neighbors invite each other home to see the display of idols, to sing songs, share food and exchange small gifts. They gather together in the evenings to dance. It’s a vibrant social festival. It’s also a time to explore and exchange new recipes. However, this is one part of it. Besides food for the body, we are enriched with food for thought as well.

Each & every day of the festival is associated with an Epic story, which describes about the goddess of the day, The tenth day signifies the victory of the big mind, a mind full of positivity, innocence and joy, like that of a child -- nine days of penance and then rejoicing the big mind on the tenth day.

May Maa Durga brings all happiness & joy to you &  your family.

"Jai Mata Di"

Keep Smiling - it costs & demands nothing but a way to be happy.

Dhitendra Singh