nine nights of navratri

On October 20, Bothra slammed Mumbai-based 'nutritionist' Sangeetha Aiyer after she tried to give unsolicited advise about 'healthy' food and how to keep a fast during Navratri.

Garba organizers in Ujjain has posted posters restricting non-Hindus from attending the Navratri celebrations. The posters have been put up to prevent incidents of love jihad. According to the information, the organizers of the Garba event are verifying Aadhar cards before allowing visitors to the event. 

She is worshipped by humans, gandharvas, asuras and devas alike. 

Maa Mahagauri fulfils desires of her devotees

Her appearance itself invokes fear.

For slaying the demon Mahishasur, She is also known as Mahishasurmardini

She is depicted as carrying baby Murugan or Lord Kartikeya in her lap while riding a ferocious lion. 

She resides in the Suryalok, in core of the Sun.

She rides a tiger or a lion to as a symbol of bravery and is also known as Chandika and Rannchandi.

She is the unmarried avatar of Maa Parvati