🪷 Navaratri
நவராத்திரி
📜 Story / History
Demon Mahishasura couldn't be defeated by the gods. The combined power of all gods manifested as Goddess Durga. She fought for 9 nights and slayed Mahishasura. First 3 days worship Durga, next 3 days Lakshmi, last 3 days Saraswati.
🛕 Rituals / Customs
Setting up Kolu
Distributing Sundal
Ayudha Puja
Saraswati Puja
Vijayadashami
Dandikai Puja
✨ Significance
Shakti worship, education initiation, victory over evil