Why is navratri celebrated twice a year

A day long battle was fought between Goddess Durga and Mahishasur. During these days, Mahishasur kept changing his shape and form to confuse the Goddess.

The day, he assumed the form of buffalo, Goddess slew him with her Trishul. Over the course of these nine days, different incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is believed that Goddess Durga manifests in three major three forms, Mahasaraswati, Mahalakshmi, and Mahakali who further manifested in three more forms each.

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Know why we celebrate Navratri twice in a Year New Delhi: Observed over a period of nine nights, the Navratri festival is famous throughout India for its religious and social importance. Follow us on. Watch Live News :. URL copied. Sensex jumps over points in early trade; Nifty tests 18, Delhi: Licensed venues won't need separate permit to serve liquor at weddings, parties Sensex slumps points to close below 60,; Nifty falls points to settle at 17, PM Modi to launch RBI's retail direct, integrated ombudsman schemes on Friday Sensex slumps over pts in early trade; Nifty drops below 18, It constitutes as a scientific proof that Navratri is celebrated exactly at the break of summer and winter.

Both the Navratris are celebrated at a time when the weather is pleasant. You neither have to face the scorching heat of the summers during Navratri nor the biting cold of the winters. As the weather is so temperate, these two times of the year are perfect for celebrations.

If Hindu mythology is to be believed, Navratri used to be celebrated only at the break of summer earlier. So He started the tradition of celebrating Navratri just before winter. He did a Durga Puja before He left for Lanka and returned victorious. Vedic Astrology. Tarot Reading. AstroTalk is the best astrology website for online Astrology predictions. Talk to Astrologer on call and get answers to all your worries by seeing the future life through Astrology Kundli Predictions from the best Astrologers from India.

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