Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said on Wednesday that the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra was illuminated on the eve of Navratri.
The Goddess Durga and her nine forms are worshipped during the Sharad (autumn) Navratri festival. The holiday is observed in various ways throughout the country. Devotees will offer prayers to Goddess Durga and fast for the next nine days.
The festival, also known as Sharad Navratri, is supposed to commemorate Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami is observed on the tenth day of Sharad Navratri.
The Navratri festival will take place from October 7 to October 15. Ashtami is on October 13 this year, and Dashami is on October 15.
(With inputs from Agencies.)
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