What is the significance of Navratri? [Scientific Proof]

Why is Navratri celebrated?

What is the reason to celebrate Navratri?

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Navratri is one of the most important and biggest festivals celebrated across India and even other parts of the world. So, this Navratri special I have basic and simple answers to the following questions that are surprisingly logical.

Have you ever think! 

• Why Navratri is celebrated?
• What is the reason behind the celebrations of Navratri? 
• What is the meaning of the word Navratri? 
• Why do we keep Fast during Navratri? 
• What is the meaning of nine auspicious nights of the Navratri ?

NAVRATRI SPECIAL

It is a festival where for ten days or nine nights the various forms of the Devi or the Divine cosmic energy, the Divine Mother, is worshipped in all her forms.

Every year there are 4 Navratris, two of which are secret, and two of which are celebrated all over the world. But the most important seasons are in September/October.

What is the actual meaning of the word "Navratri" ?

Why do we do Navratri ?

“Nava” means nine, and “Ratri” means night. 

The literal meaning of “ratri” is a time when one turns inwards, when one rests and becomes rejuvenated.

In Sanskrit “ra” means that which gives solace, and “tri” refers to the Taapa Traya, or the three types of afflictions or problems, suffering, misery that comes to us in life.

On the physical level, the body or the environment, any pain, any disease, or any problem; the mental level, state of mind, the thought level; and on the causal level, which means the past influence, the karmas, in the consciousness.

So that which gives solace from all these things is what is ratri. 

Navratri is a time where the sadhaks, the spiritual seekers go deep within become rejuvenated, become refreshed, and become free from all these afflictions, and start the year afresh.

So it is also compared to the nine months we spend in the womb of the mother, those nine nights, where the child is in the womb and it doesn’t have to do anything,

Maa Durga fight with demons

Now during this time, the Devi Shakti, a scripture, is read or recited, and also chanted in the "pujas" and "yagyas", which sounds about the Devi fighting various demons and destroying those demons.

And this has a very beautiful deeper meaning, because the Devi represents the Shakti(Energy), the prana shakti or the power of the sence, the energy.

The symbolic names of demons ~

All of these demons, if you see the names are very symbolic that are very relatable to the humans habits.

1. The first demons are"Madhu" and "Kaitabha",which stands for craving and  aversion.

 2. Then there are other demons like "Dhumralochana", which literally means one whose eyes are smokey, whose vision is not clear. Sometimes our vision is not clear.

 3. Then there is "Raktabijasura", which means the seeds which are there in the blood, which refers our genes.When there are any genetic problems, and even if   you talk about things like cancer, these are seeds in our own blood.

 4. Then we have "Shumbha" and "Nishumbha", which means doubting oneself and doubting others.  

 6. "Munda", another demon, means one who doesn’t have a head, sometimes you simply don’t listen to people, it is like you don’t have a head, you don’t   have any ears. Whatever they say it falls on deaf ears.

      5. There is "Mahishasura",which is the inertia, the dullness, laziness, depression.Which relatable to the humans.So,durinug these 9 auspiciounights of Navratri we can activate ourselves by following some practices.

7. "Chanda" means one who opposes anybody, doesn’t agree. Sometimes the mind becomes like that, that whatever people say, we disagree.

You are in such a negative mood and you are not ready to listen to anybody.

Why do we worship Durga mata in navratri ?

In "Navratri" we invoke the "Shakti", we honour and worship the "Devi Shakti", the Divine energy, the Divine Mother, the Cosmic energy, we invoke it in our life.

So, that it can overcome all these negative energies, it may destroy all these negative tendencies in us, and make us free from these negative tendencies.

Maa Durga

Why do we keep fast during Navratri ?

• During the time of navratri people usually fast, they have light food, just fruits, juices, or light food.
• Fasting purifies the body and the mind.
• Then people keep silence, silence purifies our speech.
• Then they consumes knowledge, they discuss knowledge, because knowledge purifies the intellect.
• They sing devotional songs, bhajans, that purifies our emotions.

Light food 

So, all these things, the pujas, the yagyas, the mantras, it allows us to purify ourself, go deep within, connect with the consciousness, and increase the prana shakti, raise our energy.

What are the nine days of Navratri?

Then throughout these nine days, the first 3 days are dedicated to  Maha Kali, which is the Adhisthata or the ruler of Tamoguna, Tamas. So these days the Tamas energy is more.

Maha Kali

And then we go through that, we worship that, we honour that, we move through that.

Then the next 3 days is connected to Maha Lakshmi, the Adhisthata of Rajoguna.

Maha Lakshmi

And then moving through the Rajas the last 3 days we come to the Sattva, Maha Saraswati. So, that finally the conclusion is the victory of positive energy,Devi Shakti, when moving through all this. 

Maha Saraswati

When we have conquered all these demons, we have urged the "Devi", which increased the prana shakti, connected to the consciousness, and it has destroyed all these negative tendencies.

The last day is called "Vijayadashmi" , which is the day of victory, where the Devi is victorious over all the demons and the gods rejoice.

It is said that this is the best day to start anything new in life.

Benefits of Fast during Navratri ?

Because when you practice this in the proper manner, what happens is that after these nine days of fasting, silence, meditation and satsang.

Our mind is so much in the present moment, the sattva is so high, energy is so high.

You have so much clarity and happiness, so much peace, no craving, aversion, you are open, you are centred, and with that state of mind, anything you start will definitely be more successful.

So it is a beautiful opportunity to go within, go deep, and experience that "Shakti" which is expand this whole creation, and that it can guide our life.

Top 10 best place to visit India during Navratri

RAMLEELA MAIDAN, DELHI

There are various reasons where you will find small sculptures of "Ravana", "Meghnath" and "Kumbhkaran" across the delhi.

"Ramlila" is performed around this area. The most famous navratri celebrating place in Delhi is the "Ramlila Maidan".

Over thousands of people from Delhi and all over India gather to celebrate Shree Ram’s victory over Ravana’s on the Day of "Dussehra".

AHEMDABAD

Ahemdabad is the main centre of attraction when talking about Navratri festivals and celebrations.

Navratri is the main festival of Gujarat.

In Ahemdabad people make preparations for Navratri festivals like no where else.People Gather in large numbers to mark this 9 days festival and celebrations are carried on..

MUMBAI

Mumbai is known for big celebrations, the nights are musical, grounds are crowded with people dressed in colourful dresses of various style and the streets come alive with the sound of music and lights.

You know it is Navratri and the nine-nights festival certainly brings joy in every one of us. Mumbai is always known for folk singers coming from Gujarat especially to make this festival more alive.

SURAT

Navratri in Surat is celebrated with devotee passion across the city with even foreigners joining the celebrations at major centres of attraction like "The Surat Indoor Stadium" Navratri Celebration … etc… 

During this 9 Days of Navratri the entire "Diamond City" is glittered …with Lights, devotional music and Decorations all over…

VARODRA

Actually in whole Gujarat, the Navratri festival is celebrated at its best in Vadodara only. 

With United Way Of Baroda and Shishu… engaging the most number of visitors every year now the Special Care for People coming from foreign countries also.

Yes, Believe Me, You should at least once Visit this thrilling Place for Celebrations of Navratri.

BHUJ

Bhuj in Kutch is The place which is a must experience for atleast one time… in our life… 

Famous Folk Singer of Gujarat ” Kirtidan Gadhvi ” is the one who makes this place more attractive and more crowded year by year… with his soulful voice…

Believe me, he is simply Best at Singing Gujarati Folk Songs… Every Year "Narendra Modi" Navratri Mahotsav in Bhuj hires "Kirtidan Gadhvi" for this 9-day festival...

MYSORE PALACE, KARNATAKA

The celebration of Dussehra is royal and grand in All over Karnataka, marking the victory of truth over evil and negative energies. The festival celebrated over 400 years illuminate the lights of the entire city.

The famous "Royal Mysore Palace" is decorated with more than 1,00,000 lights on the festival of Dussehra, Don’t miss the procession of beautifully graceful elephants on the decorated streets of Mysore, Which reflecting the vibrancy of the city and its ethnic culture every year.

VAISHNO DEVI, JAMMU

Mata Vaishnodevi Temple :- It is the oldest and one of the most visited shrines in the country.

Vaishno Devi is located at Katra in Jammu. Anyone looking for a spiritual experience and behavior can visit Katra during the Navratri festival where Thousands of devotees from across the nation reach here to offer their prayers and seek blessings of Vaishnodevi.

WEST BENGAL

With celebrations and prayers, lights, colors, dance, music, food, and devotion, the 9-days festival gives a great chance to experience the rich Bengali culture.

Durga Puja is the Main festival of people in Bengal.. and They celebrate it with.. Offering Various sweets and then immersing the idol of lord Durga in water...

In West Bengal, Varanasi to has a special and unique way of Celebrating the Win of Good Over Evil.. Statues of Ravan are Burnt…marking festivals in Ramnagar about 15 kilometers from the town of Varanasi are famous for the event on "Vijayadashami day".

WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY NAVRATRI.

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