Monday, May 4, 2020

Navratri festivals in India celebrate


Navratri festivals












Navratri 2020-21-22 

List of Navratri 2020-21-22 colors with date:


Day 1 – 10 October 2020-21-22 – Royal Blue


Day 2 – 11 October 2020-21-22 – Yellow


Day 3 – 12 October 2020-21-22 – Green


Day 4 – 13 October 2020-21-22 – Gray


Day 5 – 14 October 2020-21-22 – Orange


Day 6 – 15 October 2020-21-22 – White


Day 7 – 16 October 2020-21-22 – Red


Day 8 – 17 October 2020-21-22 – Sky Blue


Day 9 – 18 October 2020-21-22 – Pink


List of Navdurga


Navdurga which means Nine Durga that is nine different forms of Durga.


Devi Shailputri : She is the very first form among the different roops of Durga and is also known as the “Daughter of Mountain”.


Devi Brahmacharini : Brahmacharini is the second form Durga. Goddess Parvati was a great Sati. her unmarried form is worshipped as Goddess Brahmacharini.


Devi Chandraghanta : The name of the third form of Goddess Durga is Chandraghanta. This form is identified by the half-circular moon on her forehead.


Devi Kushmanda : Kushmanda is the Goddess who has the power and capability to live inside the Sun.


Devi Skanda Mata : Parvati became the mother of Lord Skanda(Kartikeya) and known as Skanda Mata.


Devi Katyayani : The sixth form of Durga is known as Katyayani. To destroy Mahishasura, Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It is warrior form of Parvati .


Devi Kalratri : Kalratri means dark as night.


Devi Maha Gauri : The eight form of Goddess Durga is known as MahaGauri. Due to Durga’s extreme fair complexion she was known as Goddess Mahagauri.


Devi Siddhidatri : Lord Shiva worshipped “Maha Shakti” or Siddhidatri and in return, got these Siddhis


Dates of Navratri 2020-21-22


Name of Festivals


Days


Date of Festivals


Pratipada (Navratri Day 1)


Wednesday


10 October 2018


Dwitiya (Navratri Day 2)


Thursday


11 October 2020-21-22


Tritiya (Navratri Day 3)


Friday


12 October 2020-21-22


Chaturthi (Navratri Day 4)


Saturday


13 October 2020-21-22


Panchami (Navratri Day 5)


Sunday


14 October 2020-21-22


Sasthi (Navratri Day 6)


Monday


15 October 2020-21-22


Saptami (Navratri Day 7)


Tuesday


16 October 2020-21-22


Ashtami (Navratri Day 8)


Wednesday


17 October 2020-21-22


Navami (Navratri Day 9)


Thursday


18 October 2020-21-22


Dashami (Vijayadashami)


Friday


19 October 2020-21-22


Popular Names of Durga


Names of Durga


Meaning


Durga


One who is inaccessible


Devi


The deity


Tribhuvaneshwari


Ruler of the three worlds


Yashodagarba Sambhoota


One who’s emerged from Yashoda’s womb


Narayanavarapriya


Fond of Narayana’s blessings


Nandagopakulajata


Daughter of Nandagopa Race


Mangalya


Holy and auspicious


Kulavardhini


One who develops the race


Kamsavidravanakari


One who threatened Kamsa


Asurakshayamkari


One who reduces the number of demons


Shilathata Vinikshibda


One who’s slammed at birth by Kamsa


Akashagamini


One who flew in the sky


Vasudevabhagini


Vasudeva’s sister


Divamalya Vibhooshita


Decorated with garlands


Divyambaradhara


Beautifully dressed


Khadgaketaka Dharini


One who holds the sword and shield


Shiva


Auspicious


Papadharini


One who bears others’ sins


Varada


One who offers blessings and boons


Krishna


Sister of Lord Krishna


Kumari


A young girl


Brahmacharini


Seeker of Brahman


Balarkasadrushakara


One who’s like the rising sun


Purnachandra Nibhanana


As beautiful as the full moon


Chaturbhuja


Having four arms


Chaturvakttra


One who has four faces


Peenashroni Payodhara


Large Bosomed


Mayoora Pichhavalaya


One who wears peacock-feathered bangles


Keyurangadadharini


Wearing armlets and bracelets


Krishnachhavisama


Like Lord Krishna’s radiance


Sankarshanasamanana


Equal to Sankarshana


Indradhwaja Samabahudharini


Having shoulders like the flag of Lord Indra


Patradharini


Holder of the vessel


Pankajadharini


Holder of the lotus


Kanttadhara


One who holds Shiva’s neck


Pashadharini


Holder of rope


Dhanurdharini


Holder of bow


Mahachakradharini


One who holds chakra


Vividayudhadhara


One who bears various weapons


Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita


One who wears earrings covering the ears


Shree


Auspicious


Dhruti


Valiant


Chandravispardimukha


Gorgeous like the moon


Mukutavirajita


Adorned with a crown


Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita


Having peacock-feathered flag


Prasanna


Cheerful


Surashreshtta


Supreme of all the celestials


Kaumaravratadhara


One who observes fasts just as young girls do


Tridivabhavayirtri


Goddess of three worlds


Tridashapujita


Goddess of the celestials


Trailokyarakshini


One who protects the three worlds


Mahishasuranashini


One who has destroyed Mahishasura


Shiva


Lord Shiva’s half


Jaya


One who attains victory


Vijaya


Conqueror


Sangramajayaprada


One who grants victory in war


Kamacharini


One who acts on one’s own accord


Papaharini


One who destroys sins


Kirti


One who is famous


Siddhi


One who has achieved success


Hri


Holy chant of hymns


Vidhya


Wisdom


Santati


One who grants issues


Mati


One who’s wise


Sandhya


Twilight


Ratri


Night


Prabha


Dawn


Nitya


Eternal


Jyotsana


Radiant like flames


Kantha


Radiant


Khama


One who is the embodiment of forgiveness


Daya


One who’s compassionate


Bandhananashini


One who’s detached from attachments


Mohanashini


One who ruins all desires


Putrapamrityunashini


Sustainer of son’s untimely death


Dhanakshayanashini


Controller of wealth decrease


Vyadhinashini


One who eliminates ailments


Mruthyunashini


Destroyer of death


Bhayanashini


One who eliminates all fears


Padmapatrakshi


Having eyes like lotus leaf


Sharanya


One who provides refuge


Bhaktavatsala


Lover of devotees


Saukhyada


Bestower of well-being


Arogyada


One who grants good health


Rajyada


Bestower of kingdom


Ayurda


One who grants longevity


Vapurda


One who grants good looks


Sutada


One who grants issues


Pravasarakshika


Protector of travelers


Nagararakshika


One who protects the land


Sangramarakshika


Protector of wars


Shatrusankata Rakshika


One who protects from distress caused by foes


Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika


Protector from ignorance and distress


Sagaragirirakshika


Protector of seas and hills


Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika


One who grants success in every attempt


7 Grains used for Navratri Puja


Jau


Til


Dhan


Moong


Kangani


Chana


Gehun


Happy Navratri 2020-21-22 Wishes


May the candle light, flame your life,


May you always be happy and victorious,


May the sunshine create glorious mornings,


May all your darkness fly away,


Wishing U Happy Chaitra Navratri!


May Mata bless you


On this auspicious day of Navratri,


And may on this festive season dhan,


Yash and samriddhi come your way


Life has ups and down,


Some days might be rough,


But Maa Durga will give you the courage,


And the ability to be tough.


Have a Happy Chaitra Navratri!


On this auspicious day of Navratri,


My greetings to you and your family,


Happiness and betterment at all levels,


For today and all time to come,


Success at the end of all your pursuits,


In the most truthful way.


This Navratri, I want to thank you for being on my side,


And to hold my hands through rough times,


Thank you for making it easier for me to face all challenges,


For each and every moment you made me feel special,


May Maa Durga always keep you in her blessings,


And remove all your worries,


Have a great Chaitra Navratri!


N = Nav Chetna


A = Akhand Jyoti


V = Vighna Nashak


R = Ratjageshwari


A = Anand Dayi


T = Trikal Darshi


R = Rakhan Karti


A = Anand Mayi Maa


May Nav Durga bless you always.


Its the time of the year


To get together with family,


Its the time of the year


To smile happily.


Its the time of the year


When Maa Durga is there to bless,


Our homes and lives in excess.


Happy Navratri!


May Goddess Durga protect you from all the problems in life. This Navratri may there only be happiness in your life. Wishing you a happy Navratri!


May these auspicious days of Chaitra Navratri bring no struggle and no envy for everyone… enjoy a blessed Navratri this year!