Chaitra Navratri Parana: Celebrating the Victory of Good over Evil
Chaitra Navratri Parana is one of the most important Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is observed during the month of Chaitra, which falls between March and April, and lasts for nine days. During these nine days, Hindus worship various forms of Goddess Durga, who represents the ultimate female power and the triumph of good over evil. The word "Navratri" is derived from Sanskrit, where "nava" means nine, and "ratri" means night. During Navratri, Hindus observe fasts, perform pujas, and offer prayers to the Goddess. The last day of Navratri is known as Chaitra Navratri Parana, which marks the end of the nine-day-long celebration. Chaitra Navratri Parana is a day of great significance for Hindus, and it is believed that on this day, the Goddess Durga had defeated the demon Mahishasura, signifying the triumph of good over evil. The day is also called Ram Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, an avatar of Lord Vishn...