Navratri · Family Read-Aloud
Nine Divine Nights of the Devi
Navratri Stories, Puja Vidhi and Mantras for the Whole Family
Retold by Nandita Ashok
Nine nights. Nine forms of the Mother. Nine stories told by lamplight.
This Navratri, Arjun and Diya keep their first fast with Maa and Papa. Every evening after aarti, Maa tells the story of that night's form of the Mother, from Maa Shailaputri to Maa Siddhidatri. The stories are retold for families from the Devi Mahatmya and the Puranas.
- Nine illustrated chapters, one for each night
- A simple Puja Vidhi for every day, starting with Ghatasthapana
- Each day's mantra in Hindi and English letters, with its meaning
- Durga Chalisa, Devi Suktam and Shri Suktam
