Campaign for awareness of spiritually
correct way of celebrating Navratri
| The Hindu vowed religious observance
(vrata) of Navratri (lit., 9 nights) begins with Ghatasthapana. Ghatasthapana
falls on the first day (pratipadaa) of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar
calendar month of Ashvin. The observance of Navratri continues for a period of
9 days. This year (2006), Ghatasthapana falls on 23 September, that is, Navratri
begins on 23 September and ends on 1 October. Also know as Navratra. Repeating
the Name (Naamjapa) of Sri Durgadev - Sri Durgadevyai namaha - is advised
durng this time. |
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