Navratra

Dear children,

Let me tell you what  Navratra means.

Navratra literally means '9 nights'. 

During these days and nights, prayers are offered to 'Mother Goddess’

Hindus believe that the Mother stands for everything that is everywhere in the Universe. 

As ' Mother Durga' She sits on a Lion.

Mother Durga gives us the power to eat, breathe, walk, etc.

Mother Laxmi gifts us all the wealth that we possess, and all the wonderful things that money can buy.

Mother Saraswati, gifts us knowledge.

So before studying and before you appear for your exams, do not forget to say: ‘Om Saraswati Namah’ 

During the 9 days of Navratra people dance the Garba Dance.

It symbolizes the Dance of Creation. 

It celebrates the Creation of the Universe. 

The word 'Garba' stems from 'Garbha' which means the ‘womb’ and symbolizes the 'Dance of Creation' 

Whether we pray to Mother Goddess or not, She thinks of us all the time. 

She holds us in our arms when we feel sad, in the form of our own mother, or friend. 

Mother Laxmi gives us various gifts from time to time.

As Mother Saraswati, she teaches us all the wonderful things that we need to learn.

And as Mother Kali, She scolds us when we are naughty.