Navratri
Nine-night worship festival
Navratri is a major Hindu festival spanning nine nights, dedicated to the goddess Durga and her nine forms.
The name comes from Sanskrit words meaning "nine nights." Celebrations vary by region—in Gujarat, devotees perform garba and dandiya raas dances; in Bengal, the festival culminates in Durga Puja.
Navratri occurs multiple times yearly, with the autumn observance being most prominent: We're fasting for Navratri.
Hindu goddess of victory
- ShaktiDivine feminine energy
- pujaHindu worship ritual
- aartiHindu light ceremony
- mantraRepeated focus phrase
prayer · offerings · incense · chanting · altar · meditation · rituals · devotion
Hindu goddess of victory
- ShaktiDivine feminine energy
- ParvatiHindu goddess of fertility
- LakshmiGoddess of wealth, beauty
- SaraswatiHindu goddess of wisdom
Kali · divine feminine · warrior · protector · nurturer · motherhood · strength · grace
Organized public celebration
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- sweetsSugary food items
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
lights · ethnic · tradition · Gujarat · West Bengal · Maharashtra · Bihar · mela
Curved closed shape
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
steps · synchrony · ensemble · beats · folk · traditional · costumes · night
Edible seed-bearing crops
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- purityUncontaminated quality
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- detoxSubstance removal process
self-discipline · restraint · observance · sacrifice · austerity · coconut · penance · spiritual purification
Durga
Hindu goddess of victory
mantra · prayer · offerings · incense · chanting · altar · meditation · rituals · devotion · reverence
Durga
Hindu goddess of victory
Saraswati · Kali · divine feminine · warrior · protector · nurturer · motherhood · strength · grace · empowerment
festival
Organized public celebration
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- sweetsSugary food items
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
decorations · lights · ethnic · tradition · Gujarat · West Bengal · Maharashtra · Bihar · mela · community
circle
Curved closed shape
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- twirlRotate rapidly, often playfully
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
choreography · steps · synchrony · ensemble · beats · folk · traditional · costumes · night · energetic
fruits
Edible seed-bearing crops
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- purityUncontaminated quality
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
detox · self-discipline · restraint · observance · sacrifice · austerity · coconut · penance · spiritual purification
lunar
Of the moon
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- good over evilMorality defeating wickedness
- effigySculpted human representation
NavratriChristmas
Winter nativity celebration
NavratriDiwali feast
Celebratory meal during lamp festival
wedding banquet · indulgence · gluttony · carnival · Mardi Gras