Diaspora celebrates Navratri with fervour, brings forth Indian culture to Panama

Panama City [Panama], October 1 (ANI): The members of the Indian diaspora enthusiastically participated in the Navratri celebrations in Panama and brought the festive spirit to Panama.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Panama highlighted how the diaspora members played an integral role in preserving and promoting India's traditions and culture amongst the people of Panama.
"Indian Diaspora in Panama celebrating Navaratri festival with great zeal preserving and promoting India's traditions and culture among Panamanians", the Embassy wrote on X.

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Indian Diaspora in Panama celebrating Navaratri festival with great zeal preserving and promoting India’s traditions and culture among Panamanians pic.twitter.com/yUjOFDzbMz

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Navratri, which means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit, is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, known collectively as Navdurga.
The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a yearly celebration that honours the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur. Hindu mythology holds that the goddess comes to her earthly abode at this time to bless her devotees.
In 2025, Durga Puja begins on September 28 (Shashthi) and concludes on October 2 (Vijayadashami).
Hindus observe four Navratris throughout the year, but only two- Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri -- are widely celebrated, as they coincide with the changing of the seasons. In India, Navratri is celebrated in various forms and traditions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered heartfelt obeisance at the feet of Devi Maa, invoking her divine blessings for the nation.
In a message resonating with spiritual fervour and collective goodwill, Prime Minister prayed for the well-being, courage, and inner strength of all citizens.
"Salutations at the feet of Devi Ma! I pray to her that she blesses everyone with indomitable courage and excellent health. May her grace infuse self-strength into everyone's life," PM Modi wrote on X.
Shardiya Navratri is a vibrant and sacred Hindu festival that spans nine nights, celebrating the divine feminine energy embodied by Goddess Durga. Observed in the lunar month of Ashwin, this festival is marked by fervent worship, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances.
Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, symbolising various aspects of strength, compassion, and wisdom. Devotees engage in fasting, singing devotional songs, and participating in traditional dances, such as Garba and Dandiya, creating a joyful atmosphere.
Navratri days hold great significance among Hindus, and these days are celebrated with great grandeur. (ANI)