Navratri holds great importance in Hindu culture. It signifies nine days and nights dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Devotees perform prayers to Maa Durga and observe fasting for nine consecutive days during Navratri. Navratri occurs four times a year, including Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri. Additionally, there are two Gupta Navratri celebrations during the months of Magha and Ashadha.
Stuti - या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नम:॥
The name of Maa Kushmanda is rooted in Sanskrit, where "Ku" means 'little,' "Ushma" signifies 'energy,' and "Anda" refers to 'an egg.' According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that during the creation of the universe by Lord Vishnu, there was nothing but darkness.
