Honoring the Devi Shakti

This article written by Bhanumathi Narasimhan, sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Navratri is traditionally celebrated in honour of Devi, the …

Navratri – Celebration of Mother Divine

The festival of Navratri is celebrated with prayers and gaiety at the beginning of the Ashwin (autumn) and the beginning of Chaitra (spring).‘Ratri’ m…

Transcending the three Gunas during Navratri

The nine days of Navratri are a wonderful opportunity to rejoice and transcend the three primordial qualities that make up the universe. Though our li…

Navratri – The Nine Nights of Divinity

We know the story about how Devi destroyed the bull. The bull here signifies Dhumralochan (the laziness of Mahishasur, one whose eyes are clouded with…

Vijaydashami (Dussehra) – The day of victory

Today, the festival of Vijaydashami (Dussehra) is being celebrated everywhere in the country. Everywhere the idols of Ravana are being burnt. Ravana i…

The importance of fasting during Navratri

Navratri is that time of the year that is rich with colors, tradition, songs and dance. It is also a very sacred time, especially for a spiritual seek…

Navratri – Nine nights of celebrating the Mother Divine

This article written by Bhanumathi Narasimhan, sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Navratri is a colorful festival which brings richness in cre…

True meaning behind Navratri Stories – Shumbha and Nishumbha & Durga and Raktabeejasura

The Story of Shumbha and Nishumba There were 2 demons - Shumbha and Nishumbha. As they became very powerful, they started committing atrocities on …

Navratri – The Nine Nights of Newness

The nine nights of Navratri are here again and they are very precious. They are enriched with subtle energy. During these days, the nine forms of Devi…

Navratri is the celebration of the spirit

The word 'Navratri' means nine nights in Sanskrit. 'Nava' has two meanings; one is 'nine' and the other is 'new'. "Ratri" means night - which gives so…