The nine-day festival of Navratri in Hindu religion is held in honor of the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Navratri literally means ‘nine nights’ and is celebrated differently in different parts of India by Hindus. But in all places the victory of good over evil is celebrated and Goddess Shakti is propitiated. Such adoration to Mother Goddess is unique to Hinduism. The festival also marks the arrival of winter season, a period when Nature undergoes several changes. Why Is Navratri Celebrated? It is believed that Bhagavan Sri Ram invoked Goddess Durga before his battle against Ravana in the Ramayana. The tradition of observing Sharadiya Navratri (September - October) started from then onwards. Navratri begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashvin or Ashwayuja (September-October). Navratri ends on the ninth day of Ashvin. The tenth day is celebrated as Dasara or Vijaya Dashami. In Hinduism, Navratri celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over Mah