Navratri is a Hindu Festival that lasts nine nights and nine days. It is a tribute to Shakti, which is the divine cosmic energy that represents feminine energy and power. This festival celebrates the different forms of the Goddess Durga on each day. Navratri is celebrated for different reasons across India, but for the most part, it is believed that during this time was when Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasur, the buffalo demon who represents evil and ego. There is also the history of Ramayan associated with this festival since it was on Dashami, the day after Navratri ends, that Lord Ram killed Ravan. 

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