{"id":1785,"date":"2018-09-08T23:22:56","date_gmt":"2018-09-08T23:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpsites.co\/marketer\/?p=21"},"modified":"2023-11-28T18:16:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T18:16:21","slug":"navratri-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/navratri-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Navratri 2023: Devoted to Celebrate the Divine Feminine"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Sharidya Navratri 2023 dates, starting from October 15 to October 24, are nine days devoted to celebrate the Divine Feminine. These are called Shardiya since this Navratri honors the devi of learning, Sharda. Therefore, one must devote herself to the mother goddess in order to learn. Also, the nine days represent three basic qualities of our existence: tamas, Sattva and rajas. The first three days represent Tamas, the next three days represent Satva, and the last three days represent the Rajas guna of our lives.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/navratri-2023\/#Navratri_2023\" title=\"Navratri 2023:\">Navratri 2023:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/navratri-2023\/#Nine_Days_Devoted_to_Mother_Goddess\" title=\"Nine Days Devoted to Mother Goddess\">Nine Days Devoted to Mother Goddess<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/navratri-2023\/#Navratri_2023_The_Importance\" title=\"Navratri 2023: The Importance\">Navratri 2023: The Importance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1990 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"navratri 2023\" width=\"223\" height=\"243\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-768x837.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-150x163.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1.jpg 940w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 223px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 223\/243;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1990 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-275x300.jpg\" alt=\"navratri 2023\" width=\"223\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-768x837.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1-150x163.jpg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/istockphoto-666556680-1024x1024-1.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navratri_2023\"><\/span>Navratri 2023:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p>Navratri is the time to please Devi through rituals and fasting at home. During these nine days, people worship the nine forms of the Mother Goddess. The forms include Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kaalratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. Each form holds significance and represents different aspects of the goddess. Devotees offer prayers and seek blessings from these forms of Mother Goddess. Here is a list of nine different goddess forms, with a new one being honoured every day.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nine_Days_Devoted_to_Mother_Goddess\"><\/span>Nine Days Devoted to Mother Goddess<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<pre>Day 1: Goddess Shailputri \u2013 Daughter of the mountain Himalaya<br \/><br \/>Day 2: Goddess Brahmacharini symbolises the great penance performed by Goddess Parvati<br \/><br \/>Day 3: Goddess Chandraghanta \u2013 The married form of Goddess Parvati, is the symbol of fearlessness and courage<br \/><br \/>Day 4: Goddess Kushmanda \u2013 Known for creating the world with her divine smile<br \/><br \/>Day 5: Goddess Skandmata \u2013 Mother of Skanda, another name for Lord Kartikeya<br \/><br \/>Day 6: Goddess Katyayani \u2013 The divine form of Mahishasurmardini, who beheaded the demon king Mahishasur<br \/><br \/>Day 7: Fierce form of goddess who killed demons Shumbha and Nishumbha<br \/><br \/>Day 8: Goddess that is extremely bright and pure<br \/><br \/>Day 9: The giver of all Siddhis<\/pre>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/\">https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1978 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4-300x201.webp\" alt=\"Navratri 2023\" width=\"542\" height=\"363\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4.webp 612w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 542px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 542\/363;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1978\" src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4-300x201.webp\" alt=\"Navratri 2023\" width=\"542\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/navratri-image4.webp 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Navratri_2023_The_Importance\"><\/span>Navratri 2023: The Importance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>In the societal aspect of today\u2019s world, Navratri holds significance, as it is about recognizing the equal role of both masculine and feminine in order to bring balance and happiness to this world. These nine days are meant to celebrate the divine feminine. The spirit of Navratri is in its celebration.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/rishikesh-travel-blog\/\">https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/rishikesh-travel-blog\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharidya Navratri 2023 dates, starting from October 15 to October 24, are nine days devoted to celebrate the Divine Feminine. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Navratri 2023: Devoted to Celebrate the Divine Feminine\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/navratri-2023\/#more-1785\" aria-label=\"More on Navratri 2023: Devoted to Celebrate the Divine Feminine\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1980,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1785","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1785","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1785"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1785\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2035,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1785\/revisions\/2035"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1785"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1785"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1785"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}