Dussehra 2020: The End OF Darkness And Ravana.


Why is Navratri celebrated?
The joyous celebration of the glorious victory of good over evil is Navratri. By observing the rich customs during the festival, it welcomes divinity in all its splendour in our souls. As a gratitude, the festival honours the good seasonal harvest. It respects our everyday livelihood with the adoration of the instruments of our trade. It's also an auspicious time to launch new ideas. It is celebrated over a 9-day cycle, creating the value of different gods and goddesses to imbibe the positive characteristics. Durga Puja and Dussehra are the culmination of the 9 Days of Festival. The festival is going to be special this year as it is going to begin right after Pitra Paksha. The definition of Navratri is nine-night, and from October 17 this time it will be observed and will last until October 25th. Dussehra will be held on October 25/26. Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during Navratri, namely Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.How are Navratri and Dussehra celebrated?
The temples are adorned, the ritual lamps are lit, and the Vedic chants are recited. Thousands of temporary stages are erected on town squares and in temples called "Pandals." In a sanctified location at home, a pot is placed (ghatasthapana). A lamp is kept lit for nine days in a jar. The pot symbolises the cosmos. The Adishakti symbolises the uninterrupted illuminated lamp, i.e. Devi Durga. In Gujarat, people have dandiya and Garba nights that add grandeur and colour to the festival, where they dance and celebrate.

Special food is eaten during Navratri
Any devotees fast during the nine days and nights of Navratri by consuming only fruit and drinking milk. They stop regular preparations made with maize, garlic and onions as part of a simple dinner. Any people eat only one meal a day. They include Kuttu Atta, Sea Salt instead of standard table salt, Banana Chips, Aloo Tikki, Sabudana Kheer, Makhane ki sabzi, Curd, Lassi, etc. May goddess bring light and prosperity to you and your loved ones. Thanks for reading.Sample Block Quote
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