Shree Bai Maataki Jai
Happy Navratri to all
9 forms of Maa Durga have been prayed to for blessings and it ends with Vijaya-dashami or Dussehra. The day marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. Goddess fought with evils for 9 nights and 10 days. The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means The sun will not rise (Dasha(sun) and Hara(defeat)) referring to Lord Rama's victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana as well.
Navaratri is celebrated five times a year. They are Vasanta Navaratri, Ashadha Navaratri, the Shaarad Navaratri, and the Paush/Magha Navaratri. Of these, the Shaarad Navaratri of the month of Puratashi and the Vasanta Navaratri of the Vasanta kala are the most important.
Presently it is the Shaarad Navaratri. This is the most important of the Navaratris. It is simply called Maha Navaratri (the Great Navratri) and is celebrated in the 'pratipada' (first day) of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Ashvin. Also known as Shaarad Navaratri, as it is celebrated during Sharad (beginning of winter, September–October). It started when Lord Ram was going to war with Raavan. Before the fighting begins both sides prayed to Maa Durga to be victorious in the war. It is since then that we have been praying to Maa Durga during the Shaarad Navratri.
Lord Brahma has stated
He who remembers these nine mothers will not suffer even if he is burnt in fire, even if he has gone to war, even if he is very sad, even if he is terribly afraid of war. Anyone who remembers those names with devotion is also are free of these fears and sorrows.
Jai Maa MahaDurga
WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NAVRATRI AND DUSSEHRA
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