
NAVARATHRI : CELEBRATING THE VICTORY OF GOOD OVER EVIL
Sharadha Navaratri or Navarathri as it is commonly called,
spans nine nights (and ten days) and is celebrated every year in Autumn. It is
observed for different reasons and is celebrated in a variety of ways all over
India.
What does Navarathri Commemorate?
The main theme of Navarathri across India is
celebrating the Victory of Good Over Evil. In the eastern
and north-eastern states of India, the Durga Puja is synonymous
with Navaratri, wherein goddess Durga battles and emerges victorious over
the demon Mahishasura. In the Northern States, Navarathri marks the anniversary
of Lord Rama vanquishing the evil demon Ravana. In the southern states, Navarathri
celebrates the glorious feminine forms of divinity as Durga, Lakshmi and
Saraswathi.
The Traditions and Rituals of Navarathri at Home :
Navarathri in South India :
In many households in South India, Navarathri is
celebrated in a grand manner. Members of the household, especially women erect
an exhibition of idols of Gods and Goddesses known as Bommai Kolu. They offer Puja
to Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi on all the Nine Days of Navarathri. The
essential items required for this puja can all be found in our Navarathri Puja
Kit, which comprises all the items required, including a Sloka Paper that
outlines the procedures involved in the puja.
During the course of Navarathri, Women invite other
women to their household and offer them a hamper comprising Kumkum, Turmeric,
Betel Leaves and Betel Nuts. In many households, women give their guests
gifts which include Puja Items such as Agarbathis, Dhoop and lamps as a
token of thanks for accepting the invitation and gracing their home.
On the Ninth Day of Navathri, Ayudha Puja and
Saraswathi Puja are performed. Ayudha puja is performed in honor of the tools
and appliances that make our lives easier. Devotees offer prayers to the
Goddess of Learning for bestowing prosperity and express their
gratefulness to the appliances and tools that are such an integral part of
everyday life.
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Durga Puja in Eastern India :
As Navarathri
marks the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, in Eastern Parts of India,
Durga is revered during Navarathri. Pandals or sheds are erected in every nook
and cranny and Durga idols are worshipped in both the Pandals and at home. Daily
Puja is performed on all the nine days. Pooja Essentials’ Navaratri Puja Kit
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Navaratri.
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Have a Happy
Navarathri!