Shardiya Navratri is one of the most popular Hindu festivals which celebrates the nine forms of Maa Durga. The annual Hindu festival is celebrated with much joy and fervor by devotees in the month of Ashwin, as per the Hindu calendar.
Devotees of Goddess Durga believe that it is during this auspicious time when Maa Durga comes to her land with her children Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesh, and Kartikeya. Since ‘Navratri’ literally means ‘Nava’ ie ‘nine,’ and ‘Ratri’ ie ‘night’, hence the festival is celebrated for nine days. This year, the much-awaited festival begins on September 26 and will end on October 5, 2022.
For the uninitiated, Navratri signifies the win of good over evil. The story is that Lord Brahma had blessed the demon Mahishasura with immortality for his immense dedication to the former. But it was on one condition– that only a woman would be able to defeat Mahishasura. However, after getting the blessing Mahishasura started terrorizing people and even the Gods were unable to stop him from his evil deeds.
Thus, the trio– Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Mahesh– together with their energies created Maa Durga who ascended on Earth to fight against Mahishasura. Their battle lasted for nine days and it was on the tenth day, called ‘Vijayadashami’, when Maa Durga defeated and killed Mahishasura. And thus, during this time many devotees observe fasts, meditate, chant, and offer their prayers to Maa Durga to seek her blessings.
Meanwhile, in many states in North India, Ramlila– enacting the story of Lord Ram’s win over the demon King Ravana– is organized during the nine days of Navratri. And on the tenth day, Dussehra is celebrated by burning Ravana’s effigies. It’s interesting to note, that both the stories behind Navratri signify the victory of good over evil– thus reminding devotees to stay on the path of Dharma and knowledge.
While Navratri is celebrated by Hindus across the country, there are different customs that are followed in different parts. For instance, in North Indian states people attend Ramlilas and pray to Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lord Laxman; in Gujarat people celebrate Navratri by dancing to the tunes of Garba for nine nights; in Bengal, devotees celebrate Navratri by organizing Durga Puja.
As the nine-day festival begins today, here we share some quotes which depict the spirit of Navratri. You can share these with your friends and family or you can also use them as your social media posts.
1. It’s that time of the year when you fast and feast, stay positive, pray to Maa Durga and seek her blessings! Happy Navratri 2022!
2. May this Navratri bring joy, positivity, and immense happiness in your life. Wishing you all a very Happy Navratri!
3. Don’t forget to celebrate this auspicious time by not only cleaning and decorating your homes, but also cleansing your heart, mind, body, and soul. Navratri is the perfect time to fast, meditate, and honor the God and Goddess within yourself. Happy Navratri 2022!
4. May Maa Durga bless you with the strength to destroy all evils in your life, and fill it with joy and positivity. Happy Navratri 2022!
5. Just like Lord Ram defeats and kills Ravana, let us too have the courage and strength to fight all evil and stay positive this Navratri and Dussehra. Let good win over evil!
6. “Maa Durga ka vaas ho, aur sabhi sankton ka vinaash ho, aur humare gharo mein sukh aur shaanti ka vaas ho. Happy Navratri 2022!”
7. May this auspicious time of Navratri fill your heart and home with joy, good health, and prosperity. Happy Navratri 2022!
8. Wishing you all a very joyous and prosperous Navratri, from our family to yours!
9. Navratri is an annual reminder that no matter what goes wrong in our lives, the good always has victory over evil. Let us remember and keep this spirit of Navratri alive in our heart forever.
10. May the nine forms of Maa Durga bless us with during these nine auspicious days! Happy Navratri 2022!
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