Durga Puja (Durga Navratri Pooja)

Durga Navratri Puja is the most celebrated Hindu festival in India. During Durga Pooja, Mother Goddess Shakti is worshipped in 9 different forms. The rituals and the celebrations may vary from place to place. Durga Navaratri puja starts on Ashwin Shukla Prathami (Ashwayuja Shukla Padyami) with Kalasha Sthapana or Ghata Sthapana. Before Ghata Sthapana, in […]

Kalash Sthapana or Ghat Sthapana for Durga Pooja

Kalash Sthapana or Ghat Sthapana is the initiation of Durga Pooja during Durga Navratri. Kalash sthapana is performed on the next day to Mahalaya Amavasya or on First day (Padyami / Prathami) during Durga puja. Kalash Sthapana 2016 date or Ghatasthapana 2016 date is October 1 / October 2. Kalash Sthapan Puja steps – How […]

Mahishasura Mardhini Puja in June 2009

Mahishasura Mardhini is the slayer of demon Mahishasura, the buffalo demon. Mahishasura Mardini is the one of the forms or manifestations of Mother Goddess, Durga Mata. In 2009, the date of Mahishasura Mardhini Puja is June 29, Monday. Who is Goddess Mahishasura Mardini? The day on which Mahishasura was killed by Mahishasura Mardini, Goddess Durga, […]

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 […]

Kanya Puja: Worship of Young Girls During Durga Navratri

Kanya Puja is an age old ritual performed during Durga Navarathri. Kanya is a virgin girl who has not attained maturity. During Navrathri, each day a girl is worshipped. Nine days nine girls are worshipped. It is believed that Virgin girls are more energetic in terms of Spirituality than Suvasini women (married women) Kanyas are […]

Durga Navratri Puja in Hyderabad & Secunderabad

Durga Navarathri is the biggest festivity season in the twin cities – Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Devotees celebrate the festival with a great passion and culture. On this occasion, the cultural essence of Hyderabad will be shown out. Hyderabad is a great city of cultural and communal unity. Durga   Sharan Navarathri 2024 begins on October […]

Durga Navaratri in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple

Vijayawada – named after the Supreme Goddess’s super powers. Kanaka Durga, the deity of the city, is also known as Durga Bhavani. Durga Navratri is celerbated with utmost devotion in Vijayawada. In VIjayawada, Goddess Kanaka Durga temple is situated on the bank of Krishna river. This temple of the Goddess has a puranic explanation about […]