Navaratri: A Festival of Faith, Devotion and Indian CultureBy V. Rajesh Mohan RaoNavaratri is one of the important festivals of Hinduism. The word Navaratri means nine nights. During these nine days, devotees worship Goddess Durga and her different forms. The festival reminds us of the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated with prayers, fasting, music, dance and temple visits. Although the ways of celebrating Navaratri differ from state to state, the faith and devotion of the people remain the same.Goddess Durga is worshipped as a symbol of strength and courage. Goddess Lakshmi represents prosperity, while Goddess Saraswati represents