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