This list of Ashtadasa Shakti peethas ( 18 Shakti Temples / Temples of Mother Goddess). The Ashtadasha Shakti Peethas are 18 major sacred shrines dedicated to Goddess Shakti, revered as powerful abodes of the divine feminine in Hindu tradition. These Shakti Peethas are linked to the legend of Goddess Sati’s dismembered body parts falling to […]
Month: September 2008
Around 200 People Dead In Stampede in Jodhpur Temple
On the first day of Sharan Navratri Utsavs, around 200 people dead in stampede near a temple in Jodhpur. Chamundi Devi Temple on Mehrangarh Fort is historically significant. It is situated on the hilltop of Mehrangarh Fort near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The incident occured at around 5.30 am. 190 dead bodies are identified.
Kanya Puja: Worship of Young Girls During Durga Navratri
Kanya Puja is an age old ritual performed during Durga Navarathri. Kanya is a virgin girl who has not attained maturity. During Navrathri, each day a girl is worshipped. Nine days nine girls are worshipped. It is believed that Virgin girls are more energetic in terms of Spirituality than Suvasini women (married women) Kanyas are […]
Durga Navratri Puja in Hyderabad & Secunderabad
Durga Navarathri is the biggest festivity season in the twin cities – Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Devotees celebrate the festival with a great passion and culture. On this occasion, the cultural essence of Hyderabad will be shown out. Hyderabad is a great city of cultural and communal unity. Durga Sharan Navarathri 2024 begins on October […]
Kalasha Sthapana – First Day event during Durga Navarathri
Kalasha Sthapana is the very first event on the first day of Durga Navratri. Kalasha Sthapana is also called as ‘Ghata Sthapana’. In 2020, Kalasha Sthapana or Padyami puja or Prathami pooja is observed on October 17. How to Perform Kalasha Sthapana (Kalasha Installation) : Take a earthen pot or a copper pot and sactify […]
Durga Navaratri in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple
Vijayawada – named after the Supreme Goddess’s super powers. Kanaka Durga, the deity of the city, is also known as Durga Bhavani. Durga Navratri is celerbated with utmost devotion in Vijayawada. In VIjayawada, Goddess Kanaka Durga temple is situated on the bank of Krishna river. This temple of the Goddess has a puranic explanation about […]
Shree Sooktam – Sri Suktam
Rajalakshmi sthirathwaya yada indrena pura sriya, Sthuthi krutha thadha rajan jayartham Sthuthimacharath. //1// Indra Uvacha (Lord Indra Says): Namosthu sarvva lokaanaam jananeem abdhi sambhavam, Sriyamunnidhra padmakshim, Vishnu vaksha sthala sthithaam. //2// Thwam sidhi sthwam swadha sthwam swaha, sudhasthwam loka pavanee, Sandhya rathri prabha moorthirmedha sradha saraswathi. //3// Yagna vidhya, maha vidhya guhya vidhya cha shobhane, […]