Navratri Goddesses
She is worshipped on Day 1 and is known as the Daughter of the Mountains.
Shailputri
The color of Day 6, symbolizing strength
Red
The most famous dance performed during Navratri.
The garba
The number of days Navratri is celebrated.
9
This goddess is worshipped as the main deity during Navratri.
Durga
The goddess who rides a lion and symbolizes courage.
Durga
The bright and joyful color of Day 1.
Yellow
Kids tap these together while dancing Dandiya.
dandiya sticks
`The festival that comes immediately after Navratri.
Dussehra
She rides this animal into battle.
Tiger/Lion
She is worshipped on Day 8 and represents purity and calmness.
Mahagauri
The deep and royal color of Day 7.
Royal blue/blue
This dance is performed in a circle around a lamp.
Garba Raas
The meaning of the word “Navratri.”
“Nine Nights”
This demon was defeated by Durga, symbolising victory of good over evil.
Mahishasura
The goddess who created the universe with her divine smile.
Kushmanda
The peaceful color of Day 5.
White
The Indian state most famous for Garba.
Gujurat
The demon defeated by Goddess Durga.
Mahishasura
This is the collective name of Durga’s nine forms.
Navadurga
She grants supernatural powers and is worshipped on Day 9.
Siddhidatri
The balanced and calm color of Day 3.
grey
The drum often used in Garba music.
dhol
The season in which Sharad Navratri occurs.
Spring
This weapon, given by Shiva, is often shown in Durga’s hand.
Trishul