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As the name suggests “Navratri” refers to nine nights, 'Nava' means 'nine,’ and 'Ratri' means 'night.' Hindus celebrate this festival throughout India around 9 days which is full of lights, joy and festivity. This festival is all about Fasting, meditation, prayers, and other spiritual practices.   People worship Goddess in three forms and try to enhance their physical, mental and spiritual practice in these nine days. Each day has its own importance and significance. The most recent 3 days of  Navratri  are called  Durgashtami (eighth day), Mahanavami (ninth day) and Vijayadasami (tenth day). Day 1: Navratri begins with first night dedicated to Shailaputhri who is the collective power of Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh. Day 2: On the second day, Brahmacharini is worshipped to get grace, prosperity and ‘mukti’. Read more