Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple is very popular for its Dasara Navaratri celebrations. In 2026, Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Here is the list of Alankarams, Saree colours for each day and Naivedyams to be offered to Durga Devi on each day for Navratri 2026.. 1st Day – Sunday, 11 October […]
What is the Significance of Navaratri Alankarams of Durga Mata? Why Goddess Durga worshipped in nine different forms on each day of Navaratri? A quote cited by Devi in Sri Devi Mahatmyam says “Ekaivaaham jagatyatra dviteeya kaa mamaaparaa” (I am the only eternal power in the world and none else the second). Therefore all these different […]
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Kanya Puja date is October 18. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (October 18) or on Mahanavami (October 19). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is March 26, Thursday. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
Ekaratrotsava is a one-day vrata observed during Navratri Poojan. In 2026, Ekaratrotsava in Navratri date is October 18 and October 19. Usually, it begins on Durga Ashtami and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are the days of this Navratri Puja method. The same rituals of Navratri are […]
Sri Maha Chandi Devi is one of the avatarams of Sri Aadi Shakti, particularly in the context of the Devi Mahatmya, also known as the Chandi Path. Chandi is a fierce and powerful form of the Goddess Durga, who is revered in Hindu Dharma as the divine mother and the embodiment of Shakti, the feminine […]
Navratri Navadurga Havan is a sacred Vedic fire ceremony dedicated to invoking the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga (Navadurga) to cleanse negative energies, invoke divine grace, and achieve spiritual and material well-being. Performing the Havan transforms symbolic devotion into direct elemental offerings (ahutis), where Agni (the sacred fire) acts as the divine messenger carrying prayers […]
1st day of Navratri 2026 is October 11 in Ashwin Navratri (Durga Sharan Navratri) and 19 March 2026 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) is the main ritual on this day. This day marks the beginning of Navratri Puja throughout India as well as the world except for Bengali Hindus. In Nepal, this festival […]
Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat is an auspicious time on Dussehra festival. In 2026, Dussehra date is October 20. Though the whole day of Vijaya Dashami is considered as auspicious, Vijay Muhurat is even more meritorious to start new ventures, pujas and many other rituals. Vijayadashami Pooja Muhurat 2026 Vijayadasami Vijay Muhurat 2026 Time is – 1.58 […]
Navratri Navadurga Kamya Havan is a targeted Vedic fire ritual performed with a focused objective (Kamya Karma), aiming to channel the progressive shakti of the nine Durgas to overcome specific worldly hurdles, resolve karmic stagnation, and manifest deliberate intentions—such as career breakthroughs, matrimonial harmony, debt removal, and total physical/spiritual protection. Core Mechanics of a Kamya […]
Hayagriva Puja is observed on Mahanavami day in Navratri. The ninth day of Navaratri, Lord Hayagriva (Horse-headed incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is worshipped in many places of India, especially in South India. In 2026, Mahanavami Hayagriva Puja date is October 19. Hayagriva Swamy is the Lord of wisdom and knowledge. Mahanavami is the day of […]
How can I choose which Mahavidya to worship in Navratri.. Choosing which Mahavidya to worship during Navratri is guided by one’s personal life needs, astrological profile, and spiritual goals. The Mahavidyas are invoked for specific boons, solutions to problems, and inner growth, and can be selected based on several criteria including horoscope indications and the nature […]
Folk deity can be represented in a male or a female human, an animal, or even an object, like a holy stone. And they are worshipped with different names in different parts of the country. Human life is thrived by two things. Hunger and fear. These are the two things which keep any human being […]
Shoolini, is the principal form of the Goddess Durga or Parvati, also known as Devi and Shakti. Maa Shoolini (Mahashakti), the form and formless, is the root of knowledge, wisdom, creation, preservation and annihilation. She is Shakti or power of Lord Shiva. Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, couldn’t control his rage after killing […]
Chandraghanta is the third form of the Goddess Durga, and she is celebrated on the third day of the Navaratri festival in Hinduism. Her name is derived from two words: “Chandra,” meaning moon, and “Ghanta,” meaning bell. Chandraghanta is often depicted with a half-moon or crescent moon on her forehead and has ten arms, each […]
Chakras are energy centers in the human body, according to traditional Indian systems like yoga, Ayurveda, and tantra. The word “chakra” means “wheel” or “disk” in Sanskrit, referring to the spinning motion of these energy centers. These chakras are believed to regulate the flow of energy, or prana, throughout the body, influencing physical, emotional, and […]
The story of the origin of the Avatar or Incarnation of Devi Shree Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani Mata is one of the manifestations of Goddess Parvathi Devi. Noting from prevalent records (Shri Durga Sapthashathi) our ancestors narrate the details of Avatar of Shree Katyayani thus:- The demon King Mahishasura after intense penance (Tapas) of years received […]
Rukmanga Katha: Story of King Rukmanga, Ekadashi Vrat Story. Ekadashi legend is also associated with King Rukmanga of Surya Vamsha. Story of Rukmanga, Ekadashi. As ‘Ekadashi’ or the eleventh day of any month is stated to be a special day for worship of Vishnu, observance of of ‘Upavas’ (Fasting), Puja and Vrata are stated to […]
Suhasini puja, also referred as Suvasini Pooja, is a ritual observed during Sharad Navaratri. There is no specific day or date to perform the puja but in some days on Kalasha Sthapana and Durgashtami day, Suhasini Puja is observed. In 2026, Suhasini Puja date is October 18|19. In some places, Suhasini Puja is also performed on Mahanavami day. Though, […]
Papankusa Ekadashi, also known as Padmanabha Ekadasi, is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadasi in the month of Ashwin or Ashwayuja (September – October). Papankusha Ekadashi 2026 date is October 21. In 2025, this Ekadashi falls in Aippasi Masam in Tamil calendar, Thulam Masam in Malayalam calendar and Kartik Maas in Bengali and Nepali Calendars. The […]
Dussehra celebrations in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous Dussehra celebrations in India. In 2026, Kullu Dussehra begins on October 21 and ends on October 27. This festival is one of the biggest traditional and cultural celebrations of India. Kullu Dushara is a festival celebrated with a difference, as when […]