Celebrating Navratri: A Festival of Love and Devotion

Navratri is a time of devotion, celebration, and community. As the vibrant festival begins, I can’t help but reflect on how, for me, Navratri also symbolizes love in its purest form—love for tradition, for family, and for each other. Just like the nine nights of Navratri are dedicated to honoring the divine feminine, I find that this time of year brings a renewed sense of connection and harmony in my own love story.

Every year, we celebrate Navratri together, but it’s never just about the rituals. It’s about how these nine days bring us closer, in ways both spoken and unspoken. Whether it’s the quiet support during the fasts, the excitement of picking out traditional attire for the Garba nights, or the shared joy of lighting the diyas together at home, Navratri has become a time of reflection and gratitude in our relationship.

I remember the first Navratri we spent together. We were still learning each other’s rhythms, and I was nervous about introducing him to my family’s traditions. But his willingness to embrace it all—to join in the Garba even though he didn’t know the steps, to fast with me even though he wasn’t used to it—spoke louder than words. In those moments, I saw a deeper connection forming between us, rooted in respect, understanding, and love.

Just like the devotion we show to the goddesses during Navratri, I see love as a form of devotion—where every act, big or small, is a prayer of gratitude and care for the one we love. Whether it’s supporting each other’s beliefs, celebrating together, or simply sharing the quiet moments after a long day of festivities, love, much like Navratri, is about honoring the bond we’ve built and the traditions we create together.

As we celebrate this Navratri, I’m reminded that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s a celebration. A celebration of each other, of the values we share, and of the life we are building together, one festival at a time.

Wishing you all a joyous and blessed Navratri, filled with love, light, and devotion.