Summary
They honor nine different goddesses, each showing a special power.
One goddess teaches us to be brave, another shows how to be kind.
The festival helps us remember to be patient and confident.
Key Points
5 points1
The festival lasts nine days and is called Navratri.
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Each day a different form of the goddess Durga is worshipped.
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The goddesses represent qualities like strength, courage, love, and knowledge.
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People pray, sing songs, and make colorful decorations.
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The celebration encourages good behavior and respect for women.
New Words to Learn
13 wordsfestival
a special time when people celebrate together
goddess
a female spirit that people worship
strength
being strong and able to keep trying
spiritual
relating to thoughts about the soul or inner self
penance
doing hard things to become better
discernment
knowing what is right and making good choices
sacrifice
giving up something for a bigger good
courage
being brave even when scared
creativity
making new ideas or things
justice
being fair and standing up for what is right
fearlessness
not being afraid of challenges
purity
being clean in thoughts and actions
knowledge
what you learn and understand
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