Navratri 2021: Know all about Shardiya Navratri in 10 points

Navratri 2021: Shardiya Navratri is celebrated annually in the month of September or October which is celebrated for nine days and the tenth day is called Dussehra. Navratri is the festival where people worship their deity with great devotion. People set up large ‘pandals’ in the cities and worship the idols of Goddess Durga. Also Read | Navratri 2021: Listen to these bhajans dedicated to the holy festival Sahrdiya Navratri falls in the Sharad ritu or fall season which is why it is called as Shardiya Navratri. It brings goodness in the family and among the people. Also Read | Paddy procurement begins in Punjab and Haryana Navratri 2021: Know all about Shardiya Navratri in 10 points

• Shardiya Navratri is a biggest festival celebrated by Hindus in India and in the world.
• It falls in the period of autumn i.e. September-October month.
• It is also called as Durga Puja in West Bengal and Navratri in Gujarat.

• It is celebrated for 9 nights and 10 days dedicated to Goddess Durga.
• Shardiya Navratri celebrates victory of Goddess Durga over demon “Mahishasur”.
• First day of Shardiya Navratri is called as “Pratipada” while last day is called as “Dussehra”.

• During Navratri, nine form of Goddess Durga is worshiped on each particular day.
• People perform “Kalash Sthapana”
• People put either idol or picture of goddess Durga and worship her in morning and evening.
• Devotees stand in queue for long hours in temples to take the glimpse of their deity.