Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival celebrating the victory of goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. It is marked by fasting, prayers, traditional dances like garba and dandiya, and culminates in Durga Puja in some regions, with specific rituals and colors associated with each day. Regional celebrations vary, including Garba in Gujarat, Durga Puja in West Bengal, and Golu displays in South India.

1. Navratri:The Festival Of
Nine Nights
Celebration of the victory of
good over evil.
Presented by: Sibashree Parida

2. ● Definition: Navratri is a nine day Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of goddess
Durga over buffalo demon Mahishasura.
● Significance: It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated with fasting,
prayers and dance.
What is Navratri ?

3. When is Navratri celebrated?
Typically occurs in September or October (fall season) depending on lunar calendar

4. Significance of Each days:
Day 1: Shailaputri. Day 4: Kushmanda. Day 7: Kalaratri
Day 2: Brahmacharini Day 5: Skandamata. Day 8: Mahagauri
Day 3: Chandraghanta Day 6: Katyayani. Day 9: Sidhidatri

5. How Navratri is celebrated?
• Fasting and Prayers: Devotees fast and offer prayers to the goddess.
• Garba and Dandiya : Traditional dances are performed to celebrate.
• Durga Puja : In some parts of India, Navratri culminates with Durga Puja on the 9th
day.

6. Regional Celebration:
• Gujarat: Famous for Garba and Dandiya.
• West Bengal: Known for Durga Puja with
grand pandals and idols.
• South India: Celebrated by setting up Golu
(doll displays).
• North India: Ram Lila plays and Dussehra,
marking the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana.

7. The Navratri Colours:
● Explanation: Each day of Navratri
is associated with a specific
colour, and devotees often wear
clothes of that colour.
● Colors Example: Day 1 – Yellow,
Day 2 – Green, Day 3 – Grey, etc.

8. Fasting and Rituals:
•Types of Fasts: Some observe strict fasting (only fruits and
milk), while others have one meal a day (usually vegetarian).
•Common Rituals: Aarti (prayer), Kanya Puja (worship of
young girls), and the burning of effigies of Ravana on
Dussehra.

9. Navratri Foods:
•Popular Dishes: Sabudana khichdi, kuttu
ki puri, singhara halwa.
•Fasting Rules: Many avoid grains, onions,
garlic, and alcohol during Navratri.

10. Conclusion:
Message: Navratri is more than a festival—it is
a time for spiritual reflection, cultural
celebration, and the joy of togetherness.