The festival of Navratri is dedicated primarily to Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Navadurga), who together embody Shakti, the divine feminine energy.

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  • Navratri literally means “nine nights” and celebrates nine manifestations of Goddess Durga.
  • She is worshipped as the power that destroys evil and protects devotees, symbolizing victory of good over evil.
  • Different days also honor forms associated with Durga such as Lakshmi and Saraswati in many traditions.

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The festival of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Durga (and her nine forms, Navadurga) as the embodiment of divine feminine power.

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