Navratri in Sanskrit stands for nine nights. The nine days are dedicated to nine avatars of the goddess Durga who is believed come from heaven to stay with their devotees for the nine auspicious days. The people pray the deity with offerings of fruits, flowers, and Prasad. Early morning poojas are also performed and houses are cleaned.
The nine forms of Durga, Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri are worshipped and different offerings are made to them on the 9 days dedicated to each avatar.
This year Chaitra Navratri will conclude on 14th April that is Ram Navami. After a full week of worshipping Ashtami and Navami that is the 8th and the 9th day of the auspicious festival of Navratri.
Ahead of this ninth day that is referred as Ram Navami that is also the day of birth of Lord Rama, let’s check out Wishes, Quotes, SMS, WhatsApp Images to send to your loved ones
Durga Ashtami 2019: Wishes, Quotes, SMS, WhatsApp Images