Sanatan Dharma

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Across
  1. 2. The rakshasa that was vanquished by goddess Durga
  2. 7. A night vigil dedicated to singing hymns for the goddess
  3. 8. The ritual of establishing the holy Kalash
  4. 9. Divine force embodying the power of goddesses
  5. 11. The first form of goddess Durga daughter of the mountains
  6. 14. The goddess of cosmic egg worshipped on the fourth day
  7. 17. The fiercest form of the goddess worshipped on the seventh day
  8. 19. Dance performed during Navratri nights round the Kalasha
  9. 21. The eighth day of Navratri a significant day of worship
  10. 22. The primary goddess worshipped during Navratri
  11. 24. The goddess of penance worshipped on the second day
  12. 26. The goddess known for purity worshipped on the eighth day
Down
  1. 1. Temple where Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasura
  2. 3. The goddess of supernatural powers worshipped on the ninth day
  3. 4. Goddess with a crescent moon on her forehead worshipped on the third day
  4. 5. The goddess with her son Kartikeya
  5. 6. Name for Navratri celebrated in the fall season
  6. 10. Fierce animal that serves as Durga’s mount
  7. 12. Young form of the goddess worshipped in her maiden form
  8. 13. Sacred vessel used to invoke the goddess in the form of a pot
  9. 15. Special puja performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami
  10. 16. Navratri ritual involving worship of young girls
  11. 18. The ninth day concluding Navratri rituals
  12. 20. Celebration of goddess Durga’s triumph over evil
  13. 23. The seventh day of Navratri
  14. 25. Name for Navratri celebrated during the spring season