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Navratri: The meaning, rituals and nine forms of Goddess Durga

IOL · 14 October 2026 at 13:03

Navratri: The meaning, rituals and nine forms of Goddess Durga

Navratri is a sacred nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and a period of prayer, fasting and spiritual renewal.

The festival is observed from October 11 to 19, with devotees following various traditions to seek spiritual strength, peace, prosperity and blessings.

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