Samudra Snan – A tradition During Karthik Mas

Samudra Snan (spiritual sea bath) is a ritual performed during the month of Karthik. During Kartik month, devotees go to sea area where popular temples are located, and worship the God after taking ceremonial bath. This is a ritual of Karthik Mas. How Spiritual Bath is Performed ? Devotees worship the God and they apply […]

Vanabhojanam – A Tradition During the Month of Karthik

Vanabhojanam is a garden party where people of a community shares their happiness. During Vanabhojanam people share each others food. They play games and enjoy the atmosphere of garden or park or forest. Vanabhojanam is a ritual of the months – Karthik and Shravan. Usually Vanabhojanam is a traditional ritual of South Indian people. Vanabhojanam […]

Maha Navami, Maharnavami: Ninth Day of Durga Navaratri

On the ninth day of Durga Navarathri, Maha Navami or Maharnavami is celebrated. MahaNavami 2014 date is October 3. In North India, Goddess Matungi / Goddess Renuka Devi is the goddess of this ninth day of Durga Navratri. In South India, Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini is the goddess of the ninth day of Durga Navarathri.

Durga Devi – Goddess For Eighth Day of Durga Navratri – Durga Astami Goddess

Sri Durga Devi is the Goddess for the eighth day of Durga Navarathri. In 2021, during the festival of Durga Navrathri, on October 13th, Goddess Sri Durga Devi is worshipped. This day is very important as a part of the navratri celebrations in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on this […]

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Goddess of Sixth Day during Durga Navaratri

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the goddess for Sixth day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 24, Thursday, is the day dedicated to the Goddess during Durga Navarathri. Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the Godess of prosperity. In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is worshipped on the day.

Annapoorna Devi – Goddess of Fourth Day of Durga Navratri in South India

Mata Sri Annapurneshwari Devi is the Goddess for the fourth day of Durga Navrathri. Mata Annapurna is considered as the Goddess of feeding. In 2009, On September 22, Tuesday, the Goddess Annapurna is worshipped as a part of Durga Navarathri in all South Indian states. Goddess Annapurna Devi Puja Goddess Annapurna Ashtakam or Annapoorna Stotram

Gayathri Devi – Goddess of Third Day of Durga Navratri in South India

Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 21, Monday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states. Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred […]

Sri BalaTripura Sundari Devi: Goddess of Second Day of Durga Navratri

In South Indian states, on first / second day of Durga Navarathri, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped. Bala Tripura is a form of Goddess Durga Devi. In 2012, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari puja date is October 16th during Durga Navratri. Especially in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is celebrated […]