Nine Nights of Devotion - Shubh Navratri

When the air smells of incense and the nights glow with diyas, you know Navratri has arrived.

It’s that time of the year when rhythm meets devotion, when prayers are sung not just with folded hands but also with dancing feet.

Navratri - nine nights dedicated to the divine feminine energy, Shakti.

Across India, these nine days are celebrated in a thousand unique colors:

In Gujarat, the nights swirl with Garba and Dandiya, circles of joy under the starlit sky.

In West Bengal, Durga Puja takes over every street ... the beat of the dhak, the grandeur of pandals, and Maa Durga’s fierce yet motherly gaze.

In Maharashtra, homes are adorned with ghatsthapana, while women come together for haldi-kumkum.

In Tamil Nadu, steps are decorated with dolls for the Golu festival, each tier telling a story.

In Punjab, devotees keep fasts and chant “Jaikara Maa Da” with unshakable faith.

Every state, every home, adds its own melody to this grand symphony of devotion.

The heart of Navratri lies in worshiping the nine forms of Goddess Durga - each night honoring a different facet of her strength and grace:

Shailputri - Daughter of the mountains, symbol of new beginnings.

Brahmacharini - The path of devotion and penance.

Chandraghanta - Fierce yet protective, ringing in courage.

Kushmanda - The creator of the universe’s radiance.

Skandamata - Nurturing mother of Kartikeya.

Katyayani - Warrior goddess, destroyer of evil.

Kalaratri - Dark, fearless, a remover of negativity.

Mahagauri - Pure, serene, radiant like the moon.

Siddhidatri - Bestower of blessings and wisdom.

✨ These nine days are more than rituals ... they are a journey.
From discipline to devotion, from destruction of negativity to the celebration of light within us.

So let’s begin this Navratri thread with folded hands, happy hearts, and a promise to celebrate not just the Goddess, but the Shakti that resides in each of us.

Oh Haaaalooooooo

GRAPHICS : Moonstique

WRITE-UP / EDITING : Minionite & oh_nakhrewaali

Happy Navratri to all!

Absolutely beautiful tags and write up! A huge shoutout to the CC team for covering all the ways Navratri is celebrated. Delighted

My favourite time of the year!

Sabko Navratri ki dero shubhkamnaye!

Nau deviyon ki kripa hamesha sab pe barsati rahe! ✨

Happy Navratri to all

Shubh Navratri to all the IF members. May Maa Durga bless you all with happiness, prosperity, and success. May your heart be light, and your soul be strong. Celebrate this Navratri with faith, fun, and family.

Wishing everyone a Happy Navratri

Very informative writeup about Navratri. Kudos CC team

Wonderful thread on Navratri👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻💐

Happy Navratri to all.🙏🏻💐🙏🏻

May Maa Durga bless everyone with strength and happiness✨️🌺

P.S. Beautiful thread CC team