Nava-ratri definition
Nava-ratri literally means "nine nights." This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter.
Nava-ratri literally means “nine nights,” and the celebration features nine nights packed full of food, dance, and other fun events. The festival is observed twice a year – at the beginning of the summer and the beginning of winter. Though every region in India celebrates Navratri in their own way, the customs and traditions surrounding the event have been around for centuries.