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Literally Navaratri means nine nights. This festival is celebrated twice a year, once in the beginning of summer \u2013 Ram Navaratri when Lord Rama is worshipped, and in the beginning of winter \u2013 Durga Navaratri, when Divine Mother is worshipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Navaratri is divided into three parts, each consisting of three days. The first three days are dedicated to Durga, who destroys all our impurities and imperfections. The following three days are dedicated to Lakshmi, the aspect of Divine Mother as a giver of spiritual prosperity. The last three days are dedicated to worshipping Sarasvati, the aspect of Divine Mother as Goddess of wisdom. To be completely successful in life, we need all three aspects of Divine Mother. Navaratri is traditionally celebrated in India by placing on the altar the image of Durga for the first three days, the second three days the image of Lakshmi and the last three days the image of Sarasvati. Those days are observed with fasting (on milk and fruit) and prayers to Divine Mother in all the three aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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