It celebrates the sidesplitting of Mahishasura, a demon, by Goddess Durga aft a agelong conflict of 9 days that culminated connected the 10th time arsenic Vijayadashami, which is wherefore she is famously called Mahishasuramardini, oregon the slayer of Mahishasur.
In this nine-day festival, fasts are observed connected each 9 days dedicated to the 9 antithetic forms of Durga.
The 9 forms of Maa Durga are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayini, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidhatri.
People formal up successful accepted attire and connection prayers to each form, with a important colour for each day.
As the archetypal time of Shardiya Navratri begins today, for this auspicious festive, we person curated immoderate wishes for you that you tin stock with your household and friends!