There are various reasons why Navratri is celebrated and has got its own significance in different parts of India. The word "Navratri" is a combination of two words "Nava" (meaning "nine") and "Ratri" (meaning "night"). Spread over 9 nights and 10 days, this is one of the holiest festivals for Hindus. During this festival, the greatest source of energy that is Goddess Durga and her truly beautiful 9 forms are worshipped with great admiration.

During these nine days 9 forms of Durga, called Nav-Durga, are worshipped in the following order:

Shailaputri: She is the primal energy of the trinity Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and was born as a daughter (putri) to Himalayas (shaila - mountains)

Bhrahmacharini: This form represents penance and soberness leading to moksha.

Chandraghanta: This form of Durga is represented as 10-armed Goddess Durga seated on a lion and adores a bell-shaped moon and is a destroyer of evil forces.

Kushmanda: Literally meaning "little warmth cosmic egg", she is the maker of the universe.

Skandamata: She is the mother of Skanda, or Kartikeya, the chief warrior of Gods.

Katyayani: As a daughter of sage Katyayan, she is a fierce form of Durga.

Kaalratri: This form of Durga is fiercer and merciless than others as she represents the death of Kaal (time).

Maha Gauri: is a calm form of Maa Durga who grants wisdom to her devotees.

Siddhidatri: this form of Durga fulfills all the wishes of her devotees and gives them boons.

All these 9 days, there will be grandeur and auspiciousness all over. Moreover, many people observe fast during this period, and various sweet dishes are prepared and offered to the Goddess.