The History of Navaratri, India: Celebrating the Divine Feminine

The history of Navaratri is intricately linked to Hindu mythology. One of the most well-known stories associated with Navaratri is the legend of the goddess Durga and her battle against the demon Mahishasura. According to this myth, the demon Mahishasura, who could change his form at will, wreaked havoc on the heavens, causing distress to both gods and humans. Unable to defeat Mahishasura, the gods invoked the divine feminine energy or Shakti, and Durga emerged as a manifestation of this power. Durga, with her immense strength and power, engaged in a fierce battle with Mahishasura for nine nights and ten days. On the tenth day, she vanquished the demon, marking the victory of good over evil. This ten-day battle is symbolically represented during Navaratri, with the tenth day celebrated as Vijayadashami or Dussehra. <a href="https://medium.com/@wagjihash/the-history-of-navaratri-india-celebrating-the-divine-feminine-0ad0bee98c0c">Website</a>