Devotees sing this aarti during the major Hindu festival of nine nights, Navratri. Goddess Durga is the most popular incarnation of Devi and one of the main forms of Goddess Shakti. The word 'Durga' means the one who eliminates sufferings. Goddess Durga is regarded as the Mother of the universe and Her image symbolizes power and divinity for Her devotees. Aarti - A Hindu religious ritual of worship, refers to the songs sung in praise of the deity when lamps are being offered. Devotees express their complete and unflinching love towards God by singing aartis with a deep sense of reverence and adoration.