Welcome to the #NavratriHoppers Party Train – We are a group of Bloggers celebrating Navratri together – Come join us on our blogs and on instagram and twitter as we gear up for the Festival and celebrate all nine days of Navratri!
I would like to thank Firdaus for an interesting article about Pre-Navratri Care which you can check out here. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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PART 1 – Navratri – Durga Navami
Navratri is the festival invoking and celebrating the blessings of the Goddess ‘Shakti’ – The power of the Goddess is all-pervading, all powerful and believed to be able to remove even the most obstinate, difficult problems.
The significance of Navratri is much more than just worshiping the nine forms of Goddess Parvati, Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati and the symbolism of Victory over Evil.
It is the time of the change in the seasons, which are dependent on the direction of the Sun’s movement.
According to Astrology, the Sun undergoes two major movements in a year –
One, where the Sun appears to move southward of the Equator. The intensity of the Sun is not harsh and there is moisture in the environment. This signifies the onset of Winter.
The second, when the Sun appears to move northward, and the Sun’s rays are intense and the weather is dry.This signifies the onset of Summer.
At this time, the two seasons combine, and the Human body becomes more prone to illnesses and diseases as there is less resistance both physically and mentally.
During this transition, we take special & specific food and remedial measures to help ease the transition of the seasons on our bodies.
It is also the period when the different forms of the Goddesses are worshipped on each of the nine days of Navratri to protect the individual from possible problems (possibly indicated in their horoscope) (more on this in Part 2 in this Festival Series).
Each night of Navratri is in honor of a different form of the Goddess – Each one has a unique energy which can be used to focus on specific life issues (more on this in Part 3)
Each of the Nine Goddess Forms have a significance, and a deeper philosophy that they manifest (more on this in Part 4).
During the 9 days of Navratri – Durga Navmi – the Power of the Goddess, the power of the Divine Feminie is celebrated as the light of the moon grows brighter.
The first three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Parvati – The Remover of Obstacles
The next three days are dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi (Laxmi) – The bestower of earthly comforts.
The last three days to the Goddess Saraswati – The bestower of knowledge.
We will be continuing this series – Tune in to read-
Part 2 about the Form of THE GODDESS to be worshiped on each day of Navratri and their associations.
Part 3 about the 9 forms of THE GODDESS and her unique energies
Part 4 about the 9 forms of THE GODDESS & a deeper look at the philosophy of the Goddess, and perhaps a story or two.
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You can read about the Chaitra Navratra and other Festivals here.
I am happy to introduce you to Amreen, A #NavratriHoppers & Versatile Blogger.
You can read her take on Navratri on her blog here, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter
Update: Team Isheeria is taking inspiration from Amreen’s Post for this Navratri – keep an eye on our Instagram stream to see the results!
Blessed Be!
Team Isheeria
I wasn’t aware of all this information… thanks for sharing Love the Navratri blog series
Thanks 🙂 glad you enjoyed the series.
Wow I did not know there is so much more to Navratri. Interesting
Thank you Taranpreet 🙂
very informative post for me as I am always looking for new content that can help me and my knowledge grow better.
Thank you 🙂 So glad you found it to be helpful
Very informative post, Ishi. Looking forward to the rest of them.
Thank you V 🙂 So glad you enjoyed the series 🙂
Wow I never knew all this all along. This is Soo much information. Awesome research
Thank you for your appreciation Harpreet 🙂 so glad you enjoyed this post.
Wow loved to read the story , i am sharing this with my little one. he will be surprised with mumma knowledge!!!!
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Thanks Richa 🙂 Hope your little one enjoyed the story & was suitably impressed 😉 🙂
Very informative post Isheria, I love the detailing you have done here.
Thank you Menaka for visiting & your words of appreciation.
This is interesing. Did not know that Navratri has effect on Astrology too. Waiting to read the next part.
Thank you for visiting. so glad you enoyed the series.
Thanks for letting us know more info about Navratri 🙂
Thank you for visiting 🙂
Very interesting post. waiting for next one to know about different Goddesses.
Thank you 🙂 so glad you enjoyed the series.
This is a very informative post. I enjoyed reading it. You’ve described the details so well. Awaiting to read other posts too…
Thank you 🙂 Your feedback is very encouraging.
I hardly knew these information about Navratri… Thnx for sharing this..
Thank you for visiting 🙂 So glad you found the post to be useful.
Such an informative post. Really never know all these.thanks for sharing.
Thanks Papri 🙂 so glad you liked the post.
You described it so beautifully and with detailed information. Even i wasn’t aware so much about these. Thanks for sharing this valuable information
Wow got to know so much about this festival today! Though we celebrate it every year, i hardly knew all these
This is interesting information on navratri and maa durga. Thanks for the post
A must read post who follow the festival religiously. Thank you very much for this wonerful post.
Some really insightful information you shared here in relation to Navratri. thank you so much.
This is enlightening. I was unaware of the details about why Navratri is celebrated. Glad you shared.
Such Amazing information Ishita. We are so ignorant towards so many important things in our life. I am happy to have stumbled upon your blog and read all this.
Very interesting to read your take on the festival and how it affects the astrology
Loved reading this… So informative… I didn’t know any of this
hey, great info, didnt know about the physiological impact on the body..
This is an awesome blog train. i love festivals, prayers and celebrations always. Your post made me to look forward for Navarathri Pooja. Wonderful post, indeed. happy to connect with you for #MyFriendAlexa !!!
This is great information. For me Navratri was only related to rituals, didn’t know the details. Will be interested in reading more
Thank you for sharing this information. I am an avid devotee of the Goddess. I feel she is the strongest of all 🙂
I am looking forward to the entire series. I loved this post. Its always good to learn more.
I hope I get enlightened through this Navratri special series .
It’s a nice idea thougj 🙂
Thanks for updating me with lot of unknown facts about Navarathri. I get over excited during the time of Navarathri. South people celebrate it by arranging Golu at home.
This was interesting. I didn’t know the three goddesses divide Navaratri between them.
Nice information about Navaratri… Nicely curated post… Enjoyed reading it 🙂
Wow! This is such an informative post. Loved every bit of it
My Fav Festival ..dancing and getting ready 9 days amazing festival…
Wow! What a concept! And whatte beginning. Looking forward to more informative posts like these.
Looking forward to tne next post , to find out more about Navratri and its relevance.
I fast regularly during Navratras and there is sort of attachment made with all the Goddesses during the years. I am one step ahead after I read about the moon movements along with Navratras. I am eager to read all other posts.
Your post is so informative and interesting!!
I am sure many of us do not know about Navratri’s beyond Garba and Dandiya. This post comes at the right time explaining the significance of each day. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Its interesting to know about Navratri significance.We celebrate Durga puja on certain days and laxmi puja too .But didnt know about the other detaila.
This is a good way to celebrate the Festival through blogs.
Festival Unites people.
I love Navratra foe the fancy Chaniya choli and dandiya dance
I always celebrate Navratri, but had no clue about the why, what and how story behind it. Thank you for this enlightening post
I knew part of it, but not all of it. 🙂 Didn’t know that the 9 days were divided between the three Goddesses. Hope to come read the rest of your series to know even more. Life has been hectic lately.
Informative post about significance of celebrating Navaratri. Now I understand why 9 days.
Your posts are so informative and helpful! Thanks for sharing this valuable info!
Quite informative. I really got to learn something here about Navratri. Thanks for sharing
This looks very interesting. Navratri is my favourite time of the year as ts celebrations and festival time all around. The navratri train looks like fun.
I was not aware of half the details the post talks about. Thank you for this detailed and informative post 🙂
Quite informative post on Navratri. Indeed full of traditions and festivities. love reading details
Every time I visit your blog, there’s something so new and fantastic to learn. There is always a co-relation between our festivals, seasons and diet. So scientific, if we but pay deep attention to these facts. I look forward to knowing more about Navratri through your blog.
Good luck Ishieta and happy blogging!
Didn’t knew any of these. Thanks for sharing.
Informative! The goddesses seem to parallel shiva Vishnu and brahma
Thats an amazing post on Navratris! I had no clue about this:)
That’s an informative post here, lot’s of details I wasn’t aware before. Lovely initiative.
Interesting post with loads of knowledge on Navratri. Looking forward to more post in the series. 🙂
Thanks for this great information. I am definitely looking forward to your Navratri posts! Good luck with #NavratriHoppers
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That’s an interesting information about the festival. I did not know about it until now.
Great post. ☺️
Very well written posts and good source of information
This is interesting. I did not knew few things mentioned about Navratri.Its great that you shared this.
Good initiative and blog hop. Glad to know more about the special 9 days 🙂
Hey keep posting such sensible and significant articles.
Thank you for visiting ☺️ so glad you are enjoying the articles we write. ☺️
Informative!
Thank you Sushmita 🙂
There is something so special about India festivals that no matters how much we know about it, there is always something which is yet to learn.
I agree, it is amazing how often I learn a new aspect too. Thanks for reading the series 🙂
There is so much to be learnt from our festivals, and there is much to learn. Your post is very informative and there are few things which I actually didn’t know.
This was really enlightening. I specifically like how you simply broke the Navratri pooja down into the worshipping of three main goddesses and how you also related it to the solstices.
This is such a perfect post for season. Navratri has a deep spiritual significance but not many people are well aware about that. thanks a lot for starting this informative series. looking forward to next posts. will also check out afreen’s blog. seems she also has a great stuff on Navratri.
I read about this somewhere but was not aware in details ..thanks that you shared the values and about Maa Durga all 9 days.
Each festival has its own significance and beliefs. Thanks for sharing.
I am looking forward to the entire series. I loved this post. Its always good to learn more.
Thanks Jyoti 🙂 The entire series is up, happy reading! 🙂