Navrathri

The word Navratri is derived from Sanskrit which means nine nights – Nava(nine) Ratri(night).Also known as Maha Navratri, this festival falls in the lunar month of Ashwin during Sharad Ritu. They wear different colour throught the nine days of this festival. These colours are green, blue, red, orange, yellow, indigo, violet, pink and tints and hues of golden.

It is believed that during this time, goddess Durga battled the demon Mahishasura, who represents egotism and emerged victorious to help restore peace and dharma.

The nine-day festival ends with the celebration of Dussehra, which signifies the victory of good over evil.