New Delhi:Festivity gripped the nation as the auspicious nine-day long festival Chaitra Navratri 2014 began on today. ommencing on March 31, 2014, Navratri ends on April 7, 2014 with Ram Navmi celebration.
Navratri is very popular in north Indian and eastern states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab Delhi,Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand. Most celebrated Hindu festival Navratri, or the nine nights, is devoted to Goddess Durga, the symbol of purity and power (shakti).
Navratri festival sees ritualistic puja and resplendent celebrations for nine days and nights. The first three days is dedicated to Goddess Durga, the next three days are devoted to Goddess Lakshmi, and the last three days to the Goddess of wisdom, Goddess Saraswati.
On this day, people exchange greetings with each other. So, it’s time to say Happy Navratri 2014!
While dance and music is a key feature of Navratri celebrations across states, religious places such Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu see a huge rush of devotees.
Bureau Report
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