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Navatri Greetings to All
This form of divine celebration takes place in the month of Ashwin and lasts for a period of nine
days, hence the name, Navaratri. Navaratri, which means “nine nights”, are dedicated to the worship
of the Supreme Mother, or the feminine aspect of God. During this period devotees purify themselves
and re-dedicate their lives to the Divine Mother. The nine days and nights are divided into three sections,
each consisting of three days.
The first three days are dedicated to Mother Durga, the one who removes all difficulties within us.
We offer our love and affection to the Divine Mother in this form and humbly pray that she will
destroy the darkness in our minds such as hate, greed, anger, jealousy, lust, violence, and pride.
The second three days are dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the one who gives prosperity and
happiness. After purifying ourselves in the first three days, we ask Mother Lakshmi to bestow upon
us divine, virtuous qualities such as patience, love, kindness, compassion and humility.
The last three days are dedicated to Saraswati Devi, the one who gives knowledge. We surrender
at her lotus like feet and pray that she will grant us the gift of knowledge and understanding so that we
may know truth from untruth and right from wrong.
