Simollanghan is a ritual performed on Dasara or Viajaya Dashami day in Maharashtra. Dasara is the final day during Durga Navaratri. In 2023, Simollanghan date is October 24. 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 […]
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Dasara Navaratri 2023 at Medak Edupayala Vanadurga Bhavani Temple
Durga Navaratri is the biggest festival at Vanadurga Bhavani temple near Medak in Telangana. Vana Durga Bhavani is a form of Goddess Durga. Edupayalu, a small village near Medak, is a holy place for Hindus as it has a great historical significance. In 2023, Vana Durga Bhavani Navaratri starts on October 15 and ends on Dasara […]
Dashain 2023 dates, Dasain Festival 2023 in Nepal
Dashain is the most celebrated and the biggest festival of Nepal, Bhutan and some North Eastern states of India. Dashain festival starts on October 15 with Ghatsthapana and ends on 24 October with Vijayadashami Tika or Bijayadashami. Tika and Jamara will continue till 28 October in 2023. Dasain 2023 dates – Dashain 2023 Calendar or […]
Navadurga | 9 Forms of Durga | Nine Goddesses of Durga Navratri
Navadurga or the 9 forms or manifestations of Durga are the nine Goddesses worshipped on nine festive nights during Durga Navratri. Though, the nine manifestations or avatars of Durga that are worshipped during Navaratri may differ from place to place, the standard or primary Navadurga Goddesses remain same for every region. Goddess Durga is a […]
Durga Navaratri 2023 at Srisailam Bramaramba Temple | Dasara Sharan Navaratri Utsavalu 2023
Durga Navaratri or Dasara Utsavam is one of the biggest events in Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna swamy temple located at Srisailam in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. In 2023, Durga Navratri starts on October 15 and ends with Shami Puja on Vijaya Dashami day, October 24. During the celebrations, special pujas and archanas are offered to Lord […]
Vijayadashami 2023 | Vijaya Dashami
Vijayadashami is the tenth and last day of Durga Navratri. In Bengal it is the culmination day of Durga Puja. In 2023, Vijayadashami date is October 24. Vijaya Dashami, known with various names – Dussehra or Dasara – signifies the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated with much gusto in every region of India […]
Navaratri 2023 in Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple
Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore is one of the powerful Astadasha Shakti Peetha, 18 prominent temples of Mother Goddess. Mysore Navaratri 2023 begins on October 15 and ends on 24 October with Dasara festival. Durga Navaratri celebrated in Ashwina month is the most popular and the biggest event in Southern India, especially in Karnataka. Mysore Dasara […]
Shakambari Navratri Utsavalu 2023 in Bhadrakali Temple, Hanamkonda
Shakambari Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Shakambari devi, is observed in Ashada masam at Bhadrakali Temple in Hanamkonda (Warangal) of Telangana state. Bhadrakali Ammavaru at Hanamkonda is a Shakti Peetha, dedicated to Mother Goddess. In 2023, Shakambari Utsavalu begins on 19 June and ends on July 3. Goddess Bhadrakali is the ferocious form of […]
Navratri 2023 Stotras, Slokas or Prayers to recite during Durga Navratri Puja
Navratri 2023 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, […]
Devi Mahatmyam Reading Procedure | How to read Devi Saptashati
Devi Mahatmyam (Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path) is a powerful text dedicated to Goddess Shakti. The reading procedure of Devi Saptashati is given here in detail version. Many devotees are confused on how to recite this powerful text – on which day, which adhyaya (chapter) needs to be chanted.. In 2023, Navratri begins on October […]
Shailaputri | Goddess Shailputri Navdurga
Goddess Shailaputri is the first Navadurga Mata among the nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratra festival. Maa Sailaputri is worshipped on the first day or on the Kalash Sthapana or Ghatshtapana day. In Chaitra Navratri, Shailaputri Puja date is 22 March 2023. In 2023, Shailaputri puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is October 15. Shailaputri […]
Shailputri Navdurga, Apperance & Dhyana Mantra
Goddess Shailputri is the first among the nine Navadurga Goddesses. Shailputri mata is worshipped on the first day during Durga Navratri Pooja. In 2023, Maa Shailaputri Puja date October 15 in Ashwin Navratri and March 22 in Chaitra Navratri. The Goddess is worshipped on Kalash Sthapana or Ghatsthapana day. Appearance and Iconography of Maa Shailaputri: […]
Magh Navratri 2023 | Magha Navaratri dates
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 2023, Magh Navratri begins on January 22 and ends on January 30. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and each form of the Goddess is worshipped on each day. […]
Theppotsavam | Vijayadashami Utsavam during Navaratras in Kanakadurga Temple Vijayawada
Theppotsavam is the main ritual performed on Vijayadashami or Dasara during Navaratras in Kanakadurga temple, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is the concluding event of Durga Navaratras in Durga Malleshwara Swamy Devasthanam. In 2022, Teppotsavam date is October 5. The presiding Deity of the temple, Kanakadurga Ammavasru along with Malleshwara Swamyvaru, is taken for a sail […]
Vijayadashami & Shami Puja, Legend & Significance
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 […]
Mahanavami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2022 – 4 October
For 4 October 2022, Mahanavami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple for Navaratri is – Mahishasuramardhini Devi. It is the 9th 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 […]
Siddhidatri Navdurga Dhyana Mantra & Spiritual importance
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 10. In 2022, Siddhidhatri Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is October 4. Siddhidatri dhyana mantra is the best stotra to […]
Mahanavami 2022 | Maha Navami Puja during Durga Navratri
Mahanavami is the culmination day of Navratri. It falls on ninth day of Navratri in Ashwin Month. Mahanavami is celebrated on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami, the ninth day of Durga Navratri. In 2022, Mahanavami date is October 4 during Sharad Navratri and April 10 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Maha Navami is the last day of […]
Siddhidatri, Goddess Siddhidatri Navadurga
Siddhidatri is the ninth and the last form of Navadurga Goddesses. She is worshipped on the last day, Mahanavami, of Durga Navratri. In Chaitra Navratri, Siddhidhatri Puja date is April 10. In 2022, Siddhidhatri Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is October 4. Siddhidatri Mata gives her devotees all types of occult energies, which are […]
Durgashtami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2022 – 3 October
For 3 October 2022, Durgashtami Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri is – Durga Devi. It is the 8th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2022, 3 October – Durgashtami. During Dasara Sharan Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On eighth day this year, Kanakadurga Mata is decorated in the forms of […]