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Navaratra or Navaratri Dusserha – Hinduism

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Peter Clark in No Comments
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October 9, 2018 – October 18, 2018 all-day
2018-10-09T00:00:00-07:00
2018-10-19T00:00:00-07:00
Hinduism

The beginning of a nine-day festival of the divine mother, honoring Shiva’s wife Durga and seeking her blessings.  It is also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna.  Fasting and prayer are practiced.

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