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Saraswati Puja (Saraswati Triratra Vrata) is observed during the last three days during Durga Sharad Navratri festival in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. In 2026, Saraswati Pooja begins on October 16 and ends on October 19. Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is worshipped during these days. […]
Magh Navratri or Magha Navaratri is observed in the Shukla Paksha during Magha maas or Magh month. Magh Navratri is called as Gupt Navratri. In 2026, Magh Navratri begins on January 19 and ends on January 27. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and each form of the Goddess is worshipped on each day. […]
Paush Navratri, also spelt as Poush Navratras, is a nine-day festival celebrated from eighth day to Purnima day in Paush month or Pushya masam. In 2025-2026, Paush Navratri begins on 28 December and ends on January 3, 2026. Pushya masa Navratras are also called as Shakambari Navratri in some areas. In Shakambari mata temples, Navratri […]
For 1 October 2025, Mahanavami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple for Navaratri is – Mahishasuramardhini Devi. It is the 10th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. Mahishasuramardini Devi is the most ferocious of the nine forms of the […]
Durga Visarjan (immersion / Nimajjan) is the concluding event in Durga Navratri puja or Durga Puja. In 2025, Durga Visarjan date is October 2. Generally, Durga immersion is performed on Vijaya Dashami day. In Bengal and some other North Indian states, Durga Visarjan 2025 is performed on October 2. But nowadays to prolong the festivities, […]
Vijayadashami is the final day of Durga Navaratri. On this day Durga Visarjan or Udvasan is performed. There is a popular legend associated with Vijaya Dashami tells us about another ritual ‘Shami Puja. Legend of Vijayadashami and Shami Puja Apart from the story of Lord Ram and Ravan about Vijayadashami, another legend is mentioned in […]
The term “Mahishasura Vadha” refers to the slaying or killing of the demon Mahishasura by the goddess Durga. This event is a significant episode in Hindu mythology and is prominently featured in the Devi Mahatmyam, a sacred text that narrates the stories of the goddess Durga’s battles against various demons. Mahishasura Vadha is featured in […]
Aparajita Puja is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2025, Aparajita Puja date is October 2. ‘Aparajita’ means the one who is unbeatable. It falls on Dashami in Shukla Paksha Ashwin Month. Aparajitha Devi is not a manifestation of Goddess Durga but a form which symbolizes the victory of the Goddess over […]
For 30 September 2025, Durgashtami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri is – Durga Devi. It is the 9th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2025, 30 September – Durgashtami. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On ninth day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the forms […]
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2025, Kanya Puja date is September 30. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (September 30) or on Mahanavami (October 1). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is April 5, 2025. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
Simollanghan is a ritual performed on Dasara or Viajaya Dashami day in Maharashtra. Dasara is the final day during Durga Navaratri. In 2025, Simollanghan date is October 2. Simollanghan is crossing the border or frontier of a village or a place. In ancient times, kings used to cross the frontier of their kingdom to fight against their […]
Siddhidatri navdurga, ninth and the last aspect of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on the last day or the ninth day or Mahanavami day during Durga Navaratri. In Chaitra Navratri, Siddhidhatri Puja date is April 7. In 2025, Siddhidhatri Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 30|October 1. Siddhidatri dhyana mantra is the best stotra […]
Siddhidatri is the ninth and final form of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism, and she is celebrated on the ninth and last day of the Navaratri festival. Her name, “Siddhidatri,” can be translated to “Bestower of Siddhis” or “Giver of Supernatural Powers.” She is believed to be the embodiment of all the siddhis (spiritual and […]
Kalaratri mata is the seventh aspect of Navadurga. Kaalratri is worshipped on seventh day during Durga Navaratri. In 2025, Kalaratri Puja date is September 28. Maha Saptami / Maha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) is the day to worship the Goddess. Spiritual importance of Kaalratri Navadurga Puja: On the seventh day of Navratri, Yogis and other upasaks […]
Mahagauri is the eighth form of Navadurga. She is worshipped on the eighth day or Durga Ashtami day during Navaratri. During Chaitra Navratri, 8th day of Navratri 2025 is on 6 April & 29|30 in Ashwin Navratri. Apperance or iconography of Mahagauri Navdurga: Mahagauri is extremely fair in her body complexion. Hence she is compared […]
Dussehra celebrations in Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most famous Dussehra celebrations in India. In 2025, Kullu Dussehra begins on October 2 and ends on October 8. This festival is one of the biggest traditional and cultural celebrations of India. Kullu Dushara is a festival celebrated with a difference, as when […]
Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami is the tenth and final day of Durga Navratri celebrations. In Kota, Rajasthan, Dussehra is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and grand festivity. It is very popular festival of Kota. Kota Dussehra Mela begins on September 22 and ends on October 2 but continues almost throughout the Ashwin Month. Ravan Dahan in […]
Katyayani is the sixth aspect of Navdurga Goddesses worshipped during Navratri puja. Goddess katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day in Durga Navratri pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Katyayani Puja date is April 4. In 2025, Katyayani Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 27. The legend of Goddess Katyayani Mata: Katyayani was born as […]
Goddess Katyayani, the sixth aspect of Navdurga, is worshipped on the sixth day during Durga Navratri. In Chaitra Navratri, Katyayani Puja date is April 4. In 2025, Katyayani Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 27. Spiritual importance of Katyayani Navdurga Pooja Goddess Katyayani puja is performed on the sixth day during Durga Navratra. […]
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 2025, Suhasini Puja date is September 30|October 1. In some places, Suhasini Puja is also performed on Mahanavami day. […]