We will also provide some interesting beliefs about this festival that goes on for 9 days a year.
Navratri is a major festival in Hinduism and held in honor of the divine feminine.
Mainly the different aspects of the divine feminine principles or shakti are celebrated.
The celebration pattern varies from region to region, but there is one similarity that, Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati are worshipped consequently as the days pass.
Another popular and common ritual is the “Kanyapooja” also known as Kanjak that takes place on the eighth or ninth day as per belief.
In this ritual, nine girls are given offerings of food and clothing after washing their feet and honoring them with Tilak, as nine aspects of the goddess are celebrated.
The Tale Of Maa Durga
The festival of Navratri is celebrated two times a year and the celebration of this holy festival has a great story behind it.
The legend behind Durga puja also known as Navratri is based on the victory of Maa Durga against Mahishasura.
His parents died soon after his birth.
He conducted a penance and got his powers from Lord Brahma.
She took the weapons from all gods and the three goddesses called Laxmi, Parvati and Saraswati merged into one.
The celebration of Durga Puja in Kolkata can be traced back to the 1700s, when the zamindars displayed their power, wealth and influence by making it pompous and the grandeur continues to remain the same even today.
The festival is the most important celebration of the Bengali people, as Goddess Durga is held in high regard as the form of Shakti (power).
The common belief is that Goddess Durga in the form of a warrior defeated the mighty demon Mahishasura, hence the festival epitomises the victory of good over evil.Durga Puja celebrations are usually performed in the month of September and October.
In 2019, the festival will be observed from October 4th to October 14th.
Diwali as we know it is the festival of lights, wearing new clothes, decorating the house, lightening up with ideas & the lights and making it more memorable and delightful by adding up with delicious home-cooked foods especially the Desserts with the loved ones (Diwali Festive Season).
Desserts play a crucial part in any Indian festival (Diwali Festive Season).
Here are a Few Desserts to Enjoy By Everyone’s Health and Happiness-
Dessert 1 Saffron Khoya Burfi
It is a 5 minutes recipe to make
2 tsp Saffron soaked in 50ml warm milk