Navratri and Some Popular Tales Behind the Festival

On this occasion, it is necessary and exciting to know what Navratri is and why we celebrate it. Navratri is a Hindu festival that is full of excitement and colour. It is time for family and friends to come together and celebrate. The word Navratri is derived from Sanskrit, meaning nine nights. Nava means nine, and Ratri means night. The 9-day-long celebrations are dedicated to goddess Durga’s 9 avatars, Navadurgas. Each day is associated with the incarnation of the goddess.