What Happens on Durga Ashtami? On this day, nine small pots are installed, symbolising the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Each form of the Goddess is invoked and worshipped with devotion. Devotees ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Devotees beating drums and worshiping in front of idol of Goddess Durga, a day before Mahashtami at Patna’s Bangali Akhara.(PTI) Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri ...

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

The ritual often includes chanting of mantras, lighting of 108 lamps, and recitation of Durga Saptashati. Some devotees also perform Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as embodiments of ...

Here are the Kanya Puja do's and don'ts you must swear by In the Hindu purview of things, young girls are essentially seen to be a form of Maa Durga on earth. So as you cook up a storm in your ...

On Durga Ashtami, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrived at Maa Pateshwari Devi temple in Balrampur to offer prayers and perform puja. He conversed with children and people outside the temple.

Ekadashi is one of the most prominent day, when a large number of devotees observe fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. This is the most sacred day to honor Shree Hari. This day occurs twice a ...

Kamada Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious day to worship Lord Vishnu. "Wish-fulfilling" is the meaning of Kamada, an Ekadashi that is renowned for satisfying desires, atoning for sins, and ...

These days are dedicated to Goddess Durga's fiercest and most powerful forms, like Mahagauri and Siddhidatri. Many devotees choose to conclude their fast on one of these two days, depending on ...

Amidst apprehensions, the industrial city reflected the picture of traditional harmony today when the followers of Raheem ...

Chaitra Navratri Durga Ashtami Wishes: Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is the eighth day during the nine-day Navratri festivities. It is considered one of the most sacred and significant ...