It is that time of the year when the entire Indian Subcontinent is primed to celebrate the festival of the Arch-Goddess Devi Durga, popularly known as the Navratri or the Durga Puja Festival. It is nothing like most festivals that last a day or two. It involves preparation that ranges over months. Attention is given to each and every conceivable detail to ensure that the reception of Devi Durga is flawless. Durga is Shakti or power personified. To understand the concept better it is beneficial to understand the association between Shiva and Shakti.