Maa Shailaputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skanda, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri & Maa Siddhidatri are 9 avatars
Kolkata is a major state where Durga Pooja is celebrated with enthusiasm and Maa durga's idol dotting across the city with people celebrating on streets
Navratri is a sanskrit word - NAVA means nine (9) & RATRI means nights.
Navratri is a joyous and sacred festival of India and is celebrated for a period of 9 nights
At the 10th day of Navratri; Dusshera is celebrated which signifies the victory of good over evil.
During Navratri; Maa Durga's 9 avatars of various forms are worshiped
Maa Shailaputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skanda, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri & Maa Siddhidatri are 9 avatars
This festival signifies power, wealth, prosperity & knowledge
In the western part of India this festival is celebrated as a festival of Dance - called Garba or Raas
This festival is celebrated across the globe and Garba has become a synonym of this festival.
In the eastern part of India this festival is celebrated as Durga Pooja; where Maa durga wins over demon
Durga Pooja signifies the victory of truth & greatness of feminism
Kolkata is a major state where Durga Pooja is celebrated with enthusiasm and Maa durga's idol dotting across the city with people celebrating on streets
Gujarat in western part of India is a major state that celebrates this festival. Thousands of people dance to the tunes of Garba for 9 nights.
In Tamilnadu this festival is called - Golu; where people buy 100s of idols that depicts out culture
Nepali Hindus also celebrate this festival in a big way. They put red color kumkum on each others forehead.