A very auspicious festival of Sharad Navaratri begins today. Navaratri or Navratri which means nine nights is a festival that is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It will be celebrated from September 29, 2019, to October 7, 2019. Nine forms of Goddess Shakti or Navadurga are worshipped on each day. People pass on the greetings of Happy Navaratri to everyone. Since morning people have started exchanging messages along Maa Durga images on their social platforms to wish Happy Navratri. Navaratri wishes are among the top trends of the day. The first day of Navaratri respects Shailaputri form of Goddess Durga. PM Narendra Modi has also extended greetings for the day on his Twitter account along with other politicians. Navratri Colours 2019 List for Free PDF Download Online: Dates, Day-Wise Images of Nine Colours to Wear During Sharad Navaratri Festival to Please Goddess Durga.

The ways of celebrating this festival differ from place to place within the country. The essence to worship Goddess Durga remains the same but the traditions differ. So in eastern states, there is Durga Puja, in the South, there is Navratri Kolu, in Gujarat and central states, people often get Devi Maa idols in their households for worship. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a very enthusiastic time in the country which leads to another important festival of Diwali. Check some of the messages that have been shared online for this auspicious festival. Navratri 2019 Wishes & Navaratri Images Full HD: WhatsApp Stickers, GIF Greetings, SMS, Quotes, Facebook Photos, Messages to Send During Sharad Navaratri.

PM Modi Wishes On Navratri

Navratri ki Hardik Shubhkamnayein

Take Away All Our Obstacles

Wishes of Abundant Happiness

What Shailaputri Devi Means...

Sharing Images of Maa Durga

Nine incarnations of Devi Durga will be worshipped on each day. In addition to the daily Navratri Pujas, some people also keep a fast for the nine days. Women also coordinate their outfits with the colour of the sarees. There are Garba and dandiya nights held to engage in a fun song and dance routine after the Devi Maa Puja. So it is a festival that often bonds the community together.

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