The Hindu festival of Navaratri, which begins on the first day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin, began Oct. 12 this year and ended Oct. 20. The name of this Hindu festival, derived from Sanskrit, literally means “nine nights.” During Navaratri, Hindus around the world celebrate God as Mother.
Hindus celebrate festival of Navaratri
Saturday, October 27, 2007 | 1:00 p.m. CDT;
updated 1:45 a.m. CDT, Saturday, July 19, 2008
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