Navratri which literally means Nine Nights is a one of the holy festivals of Hinduism that is celebrated twice a year once in the month of Chaitra and then in Aswayuja. It lasts for nine sacred nights during which different forms of the Mother Goddess, also called as Devi or Sakthi is worshipped.
During the manifestation of her cosmic energy, the Goddess assumes various forms each perfectly suitable to the task to be performed by her. She takes the forms of Durga (Goddess of Valour), Lakshimi (Goddess of Wealth and Divine Qualities) and Saraswati (Goddess of Education, Learning and Wisdom) whom together are worshipped as the feminine equivalent of the Hindu Holy Trinity.
The last three nights (7th, 8th and 9th) are celebrated in the honor Goddess Sarawati, who is considered as the archetype for education, learning, arts and wisdom. The tenth day is known as Vijaya Dasami and it commemorates the victory of knowledge over ignorance and goodness over evil.
Besides the last 3 days of Saraswathi worship, the fifth day known as Lalitha Panchami also lays significance in seeking the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. On this day it is customary to gather books, tools and other knowledge sources and place them before a sacred lamp near Saraswati and seek her blessings.
The best way to connect with Goddess Saraswati is by chanting her Mantra which is
OM AIM SARASWATYAI NAMAHA
ॐ ऎं सरस्वत्यै नमः
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