Kolkata : Navratri History & Why is Navratri Celebrated Navratri which means “Nine Nights” is celebrated to honor the Mother Goddess Durga.
Throughout this period, Mother Goddess Durga is worshiped in all of her divine forms including Goddess Durga,
Goddess Kali, Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi.
It is one of the most significant Hindu Festivals which is celebrated twice a year.
One at the onset of summer in March or April which is known as “Chaitra Navratri.”
The second Navratri is celebrated in September or October and is known as “Sharad Navratri.
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