What
Navaratri (October 13-October 21) or the 9 Nights of the Goddesses: 3 Main Goddesses descend on Earth to vanquish evil forces
How
Celebrations happen in 3 sets of 3 nights:
- 3 Nights of Durga
- 3 Nights of Lakshmi
- 3 Nights of Saraswati
Home Rituals
* Take a shower on each night
* Wear clean clothes
* Offer light (cow ghee lamp or candle), incense, flowers (preferably red ones for Durga; white, yellow or pink for Lakshmi; white for Saraswati), sweets, sweet fruits, and a cup of water.
* Recite the sounds for the Goddess who rules that night at least 108 times.
* Sincerely and emotionally offer your prayers
* Be thankful
Bios of the Goddesses
1. Durga
- Invincible, Fierce form of the Goddess
- Was born when Gods could not defeat demon Mahishasura
- Owns multiple, powerful weapons of demon mass destruction
- Brings protection from negativity, fear, self-doubt, enemies
- Looks beautiful and serene even as she kills demons
Color: Red
Mantra (or vibrational sounds)
Om Durgayei Namaha
2. Lakshmi
- Fierce form of the Goddess of Wealth and Luxury
- Destroys demons causing poverty
- Consort of Vishnu, brings you all that is lovely on Earth
- Sits on pink lotus
- Loves cleanliness, new clothes, sweet speech
Color: White, pink or dark violet
Mantra (or vibrational sounds)
Om Shreem Lakshmi Namaha
3. Saraswati
* Fierce form of the Goddess of Wisdom and Knowledge
* Destroys demons causing ignorance
* Consort of Brahma,
* Increases creativity
* Helps students, artists
* Rides a swan and holds a Veena or classical Indian guitar
Color: White
Mantra (or vibrational sounds)
Om Saraswatyei Namaha
Get Quicker Miracles
- Fast (consult your physician) or light vegetarian diet
- Keep vigil during Navaratri
- Sign up for fire rituals by specialists in India
Find out more about Dr. Pillai’s Goddess Wisdom Program.
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