Navratri is the festival that we celebrate in honour of Goddess Durga. She is known by many different names such as Kali, Parvati, Gowri, Sati, Mahamaya and Mahishasura Mardini. Goddess Durga is the consort of Lord Shiva and the supreme female being; so She is referred to as Shakti as well. The story of Goddess Durga's creation is very interesting and the roots of celebrating Navratri lie in it.