Navratri Vocabulary:
1. Deity (देवी/देवता) : a god or goddess
2. Chant (भजन/कीर्तन) : a repeated rhythmic phrase, typically one sung in unison by a crowd
3. Fast (व्रत) : abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance
4. Meditation (चिंतन/ध्यान) : It describes a state of consciousness, when the mind is free of scattered thoughts and various patterns.
5. Demon (राक्षस) : an evil spirit
6. Festivity (उत्सव का समय) : the celebration of something in a joyful and exuberant way
7. Idol (मूर्ति) : an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship
8. Procession (जुलूस) : a number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony