Anyone observe Pitru Paksha or Shraddh here?

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  2. The Webby

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    Yupp, Navratra is kicking off from tomorrow..
     
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    I am from the west and know nothing about these festivals.Can you tell us a little about them,thanks.:)
     
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    NavRatra is a composite sanskrit word made from two words Navam (9) and Ratram(nights) So it means 9 Nights.

    This 9 nights are considered holy by Hindus, who keep fast and worship Goddess Durga, in these 9 nights and following days.
    It is one of the biggest festival for Hindus and it is celebrated all over the world by Hindus.

    Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navratri
     
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    @The Webby
    Thanks for that,one of the things I like about DP is learning about other cultures and traditions.
     
    Spoiltdiva, Sep 27, 2011 IP