Category Archives: Festivals/National Celebrations in Mauritius

Celebrations of festivals in Mauritius

Wishing you all a Happy Dussehra 2017

By | September 29, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKGy-k4J558   Dussehra which is also known as Vijayadashami, is a major festival which is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. It is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Every year as per Hindu calendar, this important festival is celebrated on the tenth day of the month Ashvin. This year… Read More: Wishing you all a Happy Dussehra 2017 »

Day 9 of Durga Puja : Goddess Siddhidatri

By | September 29, 2017

Its the last day of the auspicious nine-night festival, Navratri 2017, which commenced on September 29. On the final day, the devotees will worship the ninth form of Goddess Durga – Maa Siddhidatri. Her name literally translates to the one who grants or fulfils every kind of wish; Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability,… Read More: Day 9 of Durga Puja : Goddess Siddhidatri »

Day 8 of Durga Puja – Goddess Maha Gauri

By | September 28, 2017

Durga Ashtami falls on the eight-day of Navratri and is considered as one of the most significant of all the nine days of festivities and prayers. It is believed that on this day goddess Durga killed the evil bull Mahishasur. n the eighth day of Navratri, Goddess Maha Gauri is worshipped. It is believed that… Read More: Day 8 of Durga Puja – Goddess Maha Gauri »