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‘Navratri’ meaning the nine nights and ten days whence Goddess Durga emerged victorious against the forces of evil, the Buffalo Demon Mahisasur.  She was able to defeat the demon and restore back peace on the ninth day as mythology states. Here are some interesting and significant points pertaining towards one of Hinduisms highest celebrations. A nine day festival Devotees worship the goddess for nine days by fasting and offering their prayers/homage to the nine different avatars of the Goddess. Every other day is associated with a particular color as well as a planetary body. The several manifestations/avatar of the Goddess is what makes the nine day period more significant. Linked with the Ramayana Being one of the most glorious Hindu festivals, Navratri also has a relation with the Ramayana. Mythology states that on Dashami, which is the day following Navratri’s end, Lord Rama defeated Ravana in his own quest to win back his lost wife Sita. It is also believed