NAVARATHRI

 The Navarathri is one of the most popular

               

  festivals among the Hindus. It is celebrated in the month October. Navarathri literally means nine nights. These nine nights are set apart for the special propitiation of the three attributes of the mother Goddess, namel Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathy During the first three

               

  nights we pray to goddess Durga for valour. During the next three nights we worship goddess Lukshmi for wealth and prosperity. The last three nights are set apart for the worship of Saraswathy, the goddess of Learning. These three-valour, wealth and learning are indispensable for a successful life on earth

The tenth day is named "Vijayadasami". It was on this day that Goddess Durga vanquished Mahishasura, the buffalo-faced demon who had harassed the deities. This symbolizes the victory of virtue evil, wisdom over ignorance and sloth. It is on this Vijayadasami day that little children ceremonially start learning the alphabet. The Navarathri festival is celebrated not only in temples but also in schools, banks, offices and business establishments. Dance and music recitals are a special feature of the Navarathri festival. People, especially womenfolk observe fast during these nine nights.



(navarathri,festival kolam,sri mahishasura mardini,sarva mangalam,mangala rupini,tamil devotional,saraswathi,lakshmi,sri durga,navarathri songs,draw,how to draw,mahalakshmi ashtagam,drawing,art,rangoli,kolam,easy kolam,simple kolam designs,simple kolam,navarathri kolam without dots,navarathri kolam with 5 to 3,thiru mullai vaayilil,mangalam,navarathri kolam with dots,navarathri poojai vidanam,freehand hrudhayakamalam kolam)