Navratriak

= Navratri = It is believed that the world consist of nine elements- Panchamahabhurt( the basic elements from which matter is made.) According to Hindu's, these nine elements are the nine forms of goddess Durga. She is believed to be the "Shakti". The Festival is divided and devoted into 9 days. Three days are dedicated for Durga. Three other days are for Lakshi, and the other three days for Sarswati. On the fifth day it is traditional to gather all the books, light a lamp and invoke Sarswati. On the Eighth and Ninth day it is traditional to perform yagna (sacrifice offered to the fire) to honor the divine mother. This is the reason behind the importance of the number nine of the famous Navarathri.