Navratri 9 Days of Festivity & Famous Cities to Celebrate in India

There are so many festivals which is celebrated in india all year, and Navaratri is truly one of them, which makes every youth come to celebrate the joy of this festival by following rituals and dancing on the beats by doing famous folk dances on dandiya nights. When it comes to travelers who love exploring new cultures, you can choose the time to have an unforgettable experience, like playing the power-packed performance at the Gujarat dandiya nights, or being a part of the grand Durga Pooja hosted in every lane of Kolkata, or have a holy experience at the Varanasi ghats.

We know these festivals look so captivating, but you should also take a look at the importance of each day of Navratri to get to know about the festival more thoroughly and thats the reason we have come back with the best guide of nine colours of navaratri and what should be the one thing which you will be learning from each day and how grand the history was used to in the back then.

In this blog, you will get to know about the importance of each day of Navaratri, which city is famous for Navratri in india, and many more things about the specific festival.
 

Top Navratri Destinations to Travel in India 

For your reference, we have made a list of the top Navratri destinations, which you can add to your tour which as given below
Gujarat

This place is famous, especially for the garba nights, and the craze of navarti in Gujarat is up to the next level, which can't be matched by any other state. People from all the other states came to Gujarat just to celebrate this festival.

• Varanasi

  
  
  This is famous for the Ganga arti and multiple pandals built everywhere, which makes it one of the favorable locations to start your Navratri. To explore more, check out our guide Top 10 Places to Visit in Varanasi: Complete Travel Guide that you shouldn't miss.

• Kolkata:
  
  
  
  This is the root start of the Maa Durga Pooja, and you also see this in the famous videos, that how grand the celebration is of Navaratri, particularly at this place.
   

Importance of Each Day of Navratri

These days are like the nine colours of Navaratri, which make each day special in the form of Maa Durga.
 

Day 1: Maa Shailputri: The 1st day of Navaratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri.She is the daughter of the Himalayas, and she is known for bringing strength, devotion, and fitness in the life of people. The flower symbol of Maa Shailputri is the lotus flower. She rides a bull while holding a trident and a lotus.

Day 2: Goddess Brahmacharini: The 2nd day of Navratri starts with praying to the Maa Brahmacharini. She is known for simplicity, dedication, and strength. She has performed various spiritual practices to please lord shiva. You will always find a rosary and a water pot, which represent devotion and inner strength. It would be very helpful for students as Goddess Brahmacharini helps in the success in career and studies.

Day 3: Maa Chadrakanta: The 3rd day of Navratri will let you learn about so many things in life. She is known for the crescent moon on top of her face and 

She has 10 hands, rides a tiger, and carries weapons. It is believed that all the negative energies will be removed and protect the devotees from them. From the goddess, you will get to learn about passion, power, and determination in life.

Day: 4 Goddess Kushmanda: The 4th day of Navratri, starts with learning about a new goddess, which tends to believe that she is the one who have created the entire universe with her smile. It is said that she radiates the sun's energy and gives immense energy to all the devotees.

Day 5: Goddess Skandmata: The 5th day of Navratri can be solely dedicated to all the mothers, and it gives you a feeling of a mother's love and compassion towards their child. She carries her child on his lap while riding a lion. By worshipping the maa, your family will be blessed with harmony, fertility, and prosperity.

Day 6: Katyani: The 6th day of Navratri is going to be with the women's power and warrior goddess. From the course, we come to learn about how courageous you can become when it comes to yourself, and you just have to have faith in yourself. She carries a sword, rides a lion, and has four hands, which shows you the immense power.

Day 7: Goddess Kalratri: the 7th day of  Navaratri, you will get to see the fieriest form of Maa Durga. She is known for removing the evil eyes and negative energy. You will be seeing caring for her trident, sword, and riding a donkey.
 

Day 8: Goddess Mahaguri: The 8th day of Navaratri is the day of Maa Mahagauri, who is known for their forgiveness and gratitude. She rides a white bull while holding a drum and a trident in her hands.
 

Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri: the 9th day of Navaratri, which is known for Maa Durga's 9th form. And talking about the appearance, you will get to see that she is sitting on a lotus while carrying a discus, conch, lotus, and mace. If you worship the goddess, then you will never miss success, knowledge, and prosperity in your life.

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Conclusion

With these brightening days, your week will be full of spiritual energy as well, and you will feel connected to god. For Hindus, this is one of the most precious festivals that comes twice a year. In these festivals, you will be able to experience the beautiful dandiya nights and huge fairs. You can try various fast things that can be eaten quickly. If you are planning your trip to experience the real Navratri in the upcoming days, then book your travel package with wagnistrip today and take advantage of the Navratri offer. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Can we drink coffee during Navratri fast? 
   It totally depends on the person-to-person, as according to some families, you can drink black coffee, but on the other hand, you can't.
    
2. Can we eat chocolate in Navratri?
   No can not eat chocolate in Navratri as it comes in the fast food.
    
3. How many Navratri in a year?
   In the entire year, there are two times when the Navaratri is celebrated.
    
4. What can we eat during the Navaratri fast?
   During Navratri, you can eat satvic foods, fruits, and juices.
    
5. When to break the Navratri fast?
   You can break your Navratri fast by completing the ritual of kanya pooja on Ashtami or Navami.
    
6. Can we cut hair in Navratri?
   No, generally it is not recommended that you cut your hair during Navratri.