The auspicious festival of Shardiya Navratri is here. The nine-day festival begins on October 15 and will end on October 24. It is devoted to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine avatars - known as Navadurga. Celebrated by Hindus with enthusiasm, there are four types of Navratri. The one celebrated this month is Shardiya Navratri. It falls in autumn in the lunar month of Ashwin. Devotees commemorate Maa Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura during this time. The nine forms of Maa Durga worshipped during Navratri are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri. On day 1, devotees worship Maa Shailputri. Scroll through...