The constellation Virgo appears on Leo at the time of sunset, during the festival period, which depicts the picture of goddess Adishakti on a Lion. Navarathri comes in the season of Sarad Rutuvu with clear skies. Moonlight will be bright as moon happens to be the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, since both have emerged out of the churning of milky ocean by the Angels and Demons. He shines bright to help his sister in fight with Mahishasura, during the nights.
Propitiation through the 3 flour patterns (Rangoli).
There are 3 Rangolies, which are specially liked by the three Goddesses lakshmi, Saraswati, Durga. During Navarathri these 3 Rangolies decorate the seat of the Goddess Durga.
Favourite Rangoli of Durga
This is a pattern of a dot in the centre with five dots on the eight corners. They are joined in a particular pattern, which according to Astrology will subdue Rahu Dhoshum.
Favourite Rangoli of Lakshmi
This is a Rangoli of one, three, five, two and four dots with a particular pattern of joining them. This Rangoli if worshipped during Dasara brings wealth to all.
Favourite Rangoli of Sarswati
This is a pattern of joining first dot with the fourth one, fourth to second and second to fifth and fifth to third.
It is believed that Durga’s favourite Rangoli should be worshipped on the first 3 days, Lakshmi’s favourite Rangoli in the second 3 days and Saraswati’s Favourite Rangoli on the last 3 days. This worship brings health, wealth, and knowledge to one and all. It is said that these Rangolies can be worshipped during the normal days also.
These Rangolies can also be prepared using coloured beads on a cardboard on a auspicious day for decoration and worship.
Therefore, with all these features this festival stands as the most important festival for the people of India.
