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Navaratri
Navaratri: nine autumn nights honouring the Goddess, and a day of victory
What this journey is for
Navaratri, meaning nine nights, is a Hindu festival kept each autumn, usually in September or October, on dates that follow the lunar calendar. It looks very different across India, from Durga Puja in Bengal and Garba dancing in Gujarat to Golu doll displays in the south and Ram Lila plays in the north, and it ends on Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, a day celebrating the victory of good over harm. These ten short pages offer a passage, a question and a small practice for each night and the tenth day. You need no prior knowledge, ritual or fasting to use them, during the festival or at any time of year.
When is it?
Usually September or October, on dates set by the lunar calendar. You can begin in the season itself or at any time of year.
Each day
A short passage, one question to sit with, room to write and one small practice. About five minutes.
At a glance
- Length
- 10 days
- To begin
- First 3 days free
- Price
- $4.99 · one-time
- Written in
- English, हिन्दी, বাংলা, తెలుగు, and தமிழ்
Begin this journey
Start the first 3 days free in the app. Buy it here or in the app to unlock the rest, once, for good.
Also included in the Hinduism bundle and All-Access.
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