Jagadambe

Jagadambe means mother of the world. Jagad is world, Ambe is mother. Durga means 'she who takes you across Durgati, the ocean of difficulties, the ocean of trouble. In some parts of India, such as West Bengal, the autumn festival of Durga Puja, also known as Navaratri, is the year's most important holiday. Worshipers celebrate in lavish style for nine days, holding great processions in which images of Durga are paraded and worshiped.