Saturday 16 July 2011

The Different Navaratris

The Different Navaratris

by Mantra & shlokas on Monday, April 4, 2011 at 2:30pm

Northern IndiagoddessMahaShaarada Navaratri
", says the Dhaumya-vacana."

 

Northern IndiagoddessMahaShaarada Navaratri
", says the Dhaumya-vacana."



Northern IndiagoddessMahaShaarada Navaratri
", says the Dhaumya-vacana."

. This Navaratri is also known as Chaitra Navratras or Spring Navratri as it is observed during the Hindu month of Chaitra (March – April). In 2009, Vasant Navratri begins (date) on March 27 and ends on April 3., it is the festival of nine nights dedicated to Hindu Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess or and temple in Jammu observes Navaratri during this period. Also known as is the second most famous Navratri, and is celebrated in the lunar month of Chaitra (March – April) and ends with Ram Navami. Celebrated during Vasant Ritu (sprintime/beginning of summer). This Navaratri is celebrated in North India. Vaishno Vasanta Navaratri
The Vasant or Spring Navratri is more famous in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal), Punjab and Haryana and other North Indian states. Vasant Navratri is held during the beginning of summer. It is a time of thanksgiving to Mother Nature – who protects and sustains us.

The Vasant Navratra also coincides with Ram Navami, which falls on the ninth day of Chaitra month. Due to this the Navratri in March is also known as Ram Navratri. During this period, fairs are organized in temples in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Most devotees fast during the period of Navratri and on the Ashtami day little girls are worshiped as incarnation of Goddess Shakti.
Ashada Navaratri




Varahi
Pradesh. The nine days are dedicated to worship of various forms of Shakti.Ashada Navratri rituals are followed mainly in the Hindi speaking states in India. It is largely observed by women in Madhya Pradesh and
). Varahi is one of the seven Matrikas of Devi Mahatmya. It is also referred as Guhya Navratri in Himachal Pradesh.This Navartri is particularly important for all Upasakas or worshippers of Varahi (the female embodiment, or energy, of the fourth avatara of Lord
Some people fast on certain days of Ashada Navratri and vegetarian food is consumed during the period. The most important event during the nine-day period is community worship of the nine forms of Durga or Shakti. Women in a locality gather in a household during evening and worship Mother Goddess.
Ashada Navratri is also observed during the Hindi month Shukla Paksha of Magh (January – February).




The most important Navratri is the one observed during September - October and is celebrated throughout India.

North IndiaMagh Navratri
Magh Navratra is also known as Gupt Navratri. The rituals and forms of Shakti worshipped during Magh Navratri vary from region to region. In some regions, it is noted for a nine-day community worship of the nine forms of Shakti.




Fasting is observed on certain days of Magh Navratri and strictly vegetarian food is consumed during the period.

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