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How do we celebrate Navratri?
We worship Goddess Durga for 9 days through fasting, puja and dancing.
What are the other names of Durga?
Kali, Shakthi
What food do we eat on Dushera?
Sweets (Jalebi)
What is the significance of Navratri?
Victory of good over evil
Name one of the weapons used by Durga
Trishul, Vajra, Chakra
How many heads did Ravan have?
10
What are other names for Navratri?
Durga Puja; Dusshera; Vijaya Dashami
Who created Goddess Durga?
Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
What day is Dusshera celebrated on?
The day after Navratri which is also called Vijayadashmi.
Which 3 Goddesses do we worship during Navratri?
Durga
Saraswati
Lakshmi
Which demon did Durga mata fight with for 9 days?
Mahishasura
Who's statue do we burn on the day of Dusshera?
Ravana
What does the word Navratri mean?
Nav means 9
Ratri means night
Navratri = 9 nights
What do Durga, Saraswati, and Lakshmi Devi represent?
Durga, power and energy
Saraswati, spiritual knowledge
Lakshmi, peace and prosperity
What's another name for Dusshera?
Vijayadashami