Navratri Festival Fever To Worship Goddess Durga

Faith Mysticism

oi-Priya Devi

By Priya Devi

Friday, October 8, 2010, 16:52

The much awaited day for the Devi worshippers has arrived with Navratri festival beginning today.

Jhandewala Temple in New Delhi saw hundreds of devotees crowded to have a glimpse of Goddess Durga on the very first day of Navratri festival.

The important aspect of Navratri festival amongst its varied aspects of celebration is keeping a fast. Enthusiasts celebrate the festival with religious fervour and fast.

A priest in the temple, Ramesh however suggested that the devotees concentrate in worshipping Goddess Durga and not to be too hard on themselves. He also advised that they should celebrate Navratri festival suitable to them. “I would only say that these days, the devotees should try to fast and worship Goddess Durga. They must not be too hard on themselves, but should celebrate the festival of their own will," said Ramesh.

However the devotees seem to be enthusiastic about following rigorous fasting and prayers.

“I celebrate the festival by fasting all the nine days and I worship Goddess Durga every day. I would also pray that the Goddess fulfills everybody''s wishes," said Meena Verma, a devotee at the temple.

Navratri culminates with the festival of Dusshehra.