Devotees typically observe a fast and perform the puja during Brahma Muhurat at dawn or in the evening when temples hold special aartis and recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa.

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Throughout the Chaitra Navratri Festival, Goddess Durga and her nine different forms in different parts of life are worshipped by the people. Maa Mahagauri is the eighth manifestation of Goddess ...

Shweta Singh Updated : Mar 30, 2025, 05:42 PM IST Chaitra Navratri: Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri, is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga ...

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 ...

Chaitra Navratri Navami and Rama Navami combine the divine energy of Goddess Durga and the blessings of Lord Rama. Observing the puja during the Madhyahna, maintaining a devotional fast ...