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Navaratri
The Hindu Festival in Honor of the Goddess
Cultural Events Credit!
Wed, October 12th at 5pm
Interfaith Center
Navaratri is one of the most important of Hindu holidays. Celebrated according the lunar calendar, Navaratri ("Nine Nights") usually occurs in September-October. During this 10-day festival, Hindus throughout the world honor the different forms of the Goddess while also remembering the victory of the god Rama over the forces of evil. At this lecture and explanatory ritual local Hindu leaders and scholars will explain the significance of this important festival.
*Sponsored by the Interfaith Council
(www.religion-in-life.com/interfaith)