Navratri Katha

The Navratri fest is one India's most religious festival that goes till nine days. During these nine days different forms of Maa Durga (Goddess of power) are worshiped. The festival is intended for devotion to different feminine aspects of natures such as Amba, Bhawani, Shakti, Uma, Parvati, Durga, Gauri etc. In India, there is always a story (Katha) or myth behind every ritual fast. As during the Navratri fest, devotees observe fest of nine days, a story (Katha) associated with Navratri fest is also very popular. The Navratri Katha is: