Sunday, September 24, 2006

The celebration of Navarathri began on September 23rd 2006, continues till October 2nd 2006. It is celebrated for nine days. The tenth day is called "Vijayathasami". Hindus fast and worship the Goddess during Navarathri. Navarathri is an important event in the Hindu religious calendar.

Nine nights are divided as first three nights are devoted for Goddess Durga, the next three nights are devoted for Goddess Lakshmi, and the last three nights are devoted for Goddess Saraswathi.

Goddess of Durga is worshipped to have force. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth. And Goddess Saraswathi is worshipped for wisdom.