In South India, nine types of Naivedyam (food offerings) are offered to Goddess Durga during Navaratri. In 2026, Navratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. As the nine Goddesses to worship differ from place to place and state to state, naivedyam also differs. Usually, Navadurga are worshipped as Navadevi in Andhra Pradesh, […]
During Durga Navratri Navadurga, Dus Mahavidya along with Saptamatrika and Ashtamatrikas are also worshipped. Ashtamatrikas are the eight divine Mother Goddesses who are worshipped in rare occasions. Saptamatrikas, Ashtamatrikas and their Dwarapalaka devatas are worshipped during Durga Navratri in some places of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and some other parts of North India. Dates and […]
Vajreshwari Devi (also known as Vajrabai) is a powerful and revered manifestation of Goddess Parvati / Adi Shakti. Her primary temple is situated in Vajreshwari town, along the banks of the Tansa River in the Bhiwandi taluka of Thane district, Maharashtra. Significance & History Vajreshwari Devi is closely associated with Vajrayogini. According to legend, the […]
Navratri 2025 Stotras, Slokas or Prayers to recite during Durga Navratri Puja – Devi or Durga is stotra priya which means the Goddess is pleased by reciting prayers and praising her with mantras. Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path or Devi Mahatmyam, Durga Chandrakala Stuthi, Durga Apada uddaraka stotram, Durga Aarti, Durga Ashtakam, Durga Sahasranama stotram, […]
Maa Siddhidatri Havan | Navratri Homam for Financial Stability, Prosperity, Spiritual Growth… Maa Siddhidatri Havan is performed on the ninth day (Maha Navami) of Navratri, marking the grand culmination of the nine-day Navadurga fire rituals. Seated on a lotus (Kamal) and riding a lion, she holds the chakra, mace, conch, and lotus. According to sacred […]
Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2026, saree colours for Navratri 2026, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees during Navratri. The tradition of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common in Gujarat, Maharashtra […]
Maa Mahagauri Havan | Navratri Homam for Marital Bliss, Peace of Mind, Cleansing Past Karmas…. Maa Mahagauri Havan is performed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of Navratri, representing the ultimate purification, peace, and spiritual rebirth. Following the intense, dark penance and the fierce destruction of negativity embodied by Maa Kalaratri, the Goddess emerges bathed in […]
Maa Kalaratri Havan | Navratri Homam for Evil-Eye Removal, Win Legal Disputes, Overcome Occult Influences… Maa Kalaratri Havan is performed on the seventh day (Saptami) of Navratri to invoke the most formidable, ferocious, and protective form of the Divine Mother. Depicted with a dark complexion, disheveled hair, three luminous eyes, and riding a donkey while […]
Maa Katyayani Havan | Navratri Homam for Vivaha Prapti, Marital Bliss, Success in Life… Maa Katyayani Havan is performed on the sixth day (Shashti) of Navratri to invoke the fierce warrior form of the Divine Mother. Incarnated as the daughter of Sage Katyayana from the combined fiery effulgence of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, she is […]
Skandamata Havan | Navratri Homam for Santana Prapti, Family Harmony, Clarity in Life… Maa Skandamata Havan is performed on the fifth day (Panchami) of Navratri to invoke the motherly, protective aspect of the Divine Mother. Seated on a lion and holding infant Lord Skanda (Kartikeya / Murugan) in her lap, she embodies profound maternal love, […]
Maa Kushmanda Havan | Navratri Homam for Business Growth, Relief from Chronic Diseases, Better Health… Maa Kushmanda Havan is performed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Navratri to invoke the cosmic creator aspect of the Divine Mother. The name is composed of three words: Ku (little), Ushma (warmth/energy), and Anda (cosmic egg). She is credited […]
Maa Chandraghanta Havan | Navratri Homam for Anxiety Relief, Fearlessness, Awaken Inner Strength… Maa Chandraghanta Havan is conducted on the third day (Tritiya) of Navratri to invoke the fierce yet compassionate warrior aspect of the Divine Mother. Depicted with a half-moon shaped like a bell (Chandra-Ghanta) upon her forehead and riding a tigress or lion, […]
Amavasya or No Moon day in October 2026 is known as Bhadrapada Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendars, it is Ashwin Amavasya. In October 2026, Amavasya date is October 10. This is also observed as Mahalaya Amavasya (Sarva Pitru Amavasya). Bhadrapada Amavasya is the last day in […]
Amavasya Tharpanam Sankalpam Mantras October 2026… Amavasya in October 2026 date is 10 October. This is Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Ashwin Amavasya, Bhadrapada Amavaya, etc. In North Indian Hindi calendars, this Amavasya is Ashwin Amavasya. It is Bhadrapad Amavasya in Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu and Kannada calendars. It is Aippasi Amavasyai in Tamil calendar, Kanni Masam Vavu […]
Maa Brahmacharini Havan | Navratri Homam for Educational Success, Competitive Exams, Job Security, Career Growth… The second day of Navratri (Dwitiya) is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini Homam (Havan). “Brahma” signifies supreme consciousness or penance (Tapa), and “Charini” means one who moves or behaves according to it. This homam honors the Goddess in her supreme ascetic […]
Maa Shailaputri Havan | Navratri Homam to get Own House, Mental Peace…. Maa Shailaputri Havan is traditionally performed on the first day of Navratri (Pratipada) to invoke stability, strength, devotion, and spiritual grounding. In 2026, Maa Shailaputri Havan date is October 11, Sunday. Core Mantras for Ahuti (Offerings) Each offering (ahuti) of havan samagri, ghee, […]
Dampatya Ashtami vrat is observed on eighth day in dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Dampatya Ashtami vrat date is November 1. It coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Ashwin Month as per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada & Gujarati calendars. The main purpose of Dampatya Ashtami vrat is […]
Karashtami Vrat is an auspicious puja austerity which marks the beginning of Diwali festivities in Maharashtra. In 2026, Karashtami date is November 1. It is observed on 8th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin Month as per Marathi Calendar (Kartik month in North India). Bhaldevi Puja is the main ritual on Karashtami. People prepare special sweet […]
Rama Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day in Krishna Paksha during Kartik month as per North Indian calendars. In 2026, Rama Ekadashi date is November 5. As per Gujarati, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka calendars, Rama Ekadasi falls on Ashwayuja Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. Rama Ekadasi Vrat Katha or the legend and the significance of this […]
अहोई अष्टमी का व्रत सन्तान की उन्नति, प्रगति और दीर्घायु के लिए होता है| यह व्रत कार्तिक कृष्ण पक्ष की अष्टमी को किया जाता है| दीपावली के ठीक एक हफ्ते पहले पड़ती है l अहोई अष्टमी का व्रत विधि व्रत करने वाली स्त्री को इस दिन उपवास रखना चाहिए| सायं काल दीवार पर अष्ट कोष्ठक की […]