Why is Shardiya Navratri celebrated, know its mythological history and importance

Navratri 2022 Importance, Shardiya Navratri 2022 Puja Vidhi: Navratri is mainly celebrated twice a year. One in Chaitra month and the other in Ashwin month. According to the Panchang, Shardiya Navratri starts every year from Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month and ends with immersion of Goddess Durga idol on Dashami Tithi. This time Shardiya Navratri will start on 26 September and end on 5 October 2022.

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According to the stories described in Hindu religious texts, Goddess Durga, the presiding deity of Shakti, killed Mahishasura and destroyed demonic powers and protected the master of good deeds. When Goddess Durga attacked Mahishasura and fought with him for nine days and killed him on the tenth day. That time was of Ashwin month. Therefore, these nine days of the month of Ashwin were dedicated to the worship of Shakti. According to the Panchang, the autumn season also begins in the month of Ashwin, hence it is called Shardiya Navratri. The 10th day of Shardiya Navratri is celebrated as Vijayadashami.

Navratri celebrate Learn of history

There are many legends behind the celebration of Navratri. According to a legend, Mother Goddess Durga fought with a demon named Mahishasur for nine days and then killed her on the night of Navami. Since that time the Goddess is known as ‘Mahishasurmardini’. Since then, 9 forms of her are worshiped while observing the fast of Navratri dedicated to the power of Mother Durga.

According to another legend, Lord Shri Ram killed the evil Ravana and saved the good from the destruction. To achieve this objective, Narada requested Shri Ram to perform the rituals of Navratri fast. Then Lord Shri Ram, after completing the fast, attacked Lanka and killed Ravana. Since then Navratri fasting has been done for accomplishment.

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