Navaratri 2025: What is Navaratri and why is it celebrated? Celebrating the advent of the Divine Mother (Maa Durga or Devi) marks the celebration of Navaratri. For 9 nights, the belief is that Devi descends to earth and her divine energy and presence is accessible every devotee, making it the most powerful time to intensify sadhana. [WATCH | Navaratri, Vidyarambam and Kollur Mookambika Temple] What is the moral of Navaratri? The triumph of goodness over evil is the moral of Navaratri. Why do we celebrate Navaratri? We celebrate Navaratri to worship, revere and honour the presence of the 9 forms of the Divine Mother in our midst. What is the logic behind Navaratri? The logic is to honour and revere the Divine Feminine force, which is worshipped as Shakti in Indian households. What is the theme of Navaratri? Worshipping the Divine Feminine force or Shakti marks the theme of Navaratri. Why is fasting done during Navaratri? Inner cleansing is the purpose of Navaratri sadhana and fasting. ...
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