Navratri’ is one
of the most important festivals celebrated to worship goddess ‘DURGA’in nine
different forms. The festival of navratri is celebrated with a lot of joy and
fervor, not only in India, but across the world. For many people,it is a time
for religious reflection wherein people have seen fasting whereas for others,
it is a time for dancing & feasting.
The assembly is
based on highlighting the religious significance of each day of Navratri- a
nine day Hindu festival, woven into a beautiful concept covering the
mythological stories associated with each goddess of nine days of Navratri,
representing the nine forms of Durga Goddess- Shailputri, Brahmacharini,
Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.
Nine colors are
associated to each day of Navratri and designated to each goddess which are-
Orange, White, Red, Royal blue, Yellow, green. Grey and Purple. Wearing the
navratri colors enhances one’s participation in the celebration and brings about
a feeling of oneness. The spirit of Navratri inculcates unity and togetherness
in each other, giving a source of shared joy and happiness.
This year is
different along with the little ones the family members were also invited. They
came dressed in traditional outfits participated with great enthusiasm and
enjoyed Garba celebration in school. The celebration started by offering prayers to
goddess Saraswti and seeking blessings to protect everyone from an evil eye. This was followed by Garba in which
our kids, parents & teachers participated where the energy remained high
till the last song was played.
