Happy Navratri 2025, Sept. 23 -- The nine-day festival of Navratri, also known as Durga Puja, commenced on Monday with enthusiastic celebrations across the country.

The first day of the festival was observed as Shardiya Navratri.

The second day, Tuesday, is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. She is revered as the symbol of penance, austerity, and devotion. According to belief, she is a form of Goddess Parvati and Goddess Durga, who performed intense penance for thousands of years to win the love of Lord Shiva.

1. Navratri is a time to reconnect with the divine energy we all share. Happy Navratri!

2. Each day in the next nine days is a reminder of overcoming evil and bringing positivity to our hearts. Happy Navratri!

3. The true esse...