Suhasini Puja | Suvasini Pooja during Sharad Navaratri

Suvasini Pooja

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. […]

Skandamata | Goddess Skandamata Navdurga

Skanda Mata

Skanda mata is the fifth phase of Navdurga, nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navaratri. Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day during Durga pooja. In 2025, Skanda mata puja date is September 26 in Sharad Navratri and April 3 in Vasant Chaitra Navratri. Goddess Skanda mata is the mother of Lord Skanda or Subrahmanya, also […]

Amantran | Inviting Ma Durga for Durga Puja

“Amantran” is a Sanskrit word that translates to “invitation” or “calling.” In the context of Durga Puja, “Amantran” refers to the ritual of inviting Goddess Durga and her divine family to come and reside in the specially crafted idol or image for the duration of the festival. This ritual is a crucial part of the […]

Skandamata Navdurga, Dhyana Mantra & Spiritual importance

Skanda Mata

Skandamata is the fifth aspect of Navdurga Goddesses worshipped during Saran Navratri Durga pooja. Skanda mata puja 2025 date is September 26 in Sharad Navratri & April 3 in Chaitra Navratri. Spiritual importance of Skanda mata Navadurga pooja: Skanda mata is the fifth form of among nine tremendous aspects of Durga worshipped during Saran Navratra. […]

Aspects of Chandraghanta Navadurga

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 […]

Aspects of Katyayani Navadurga

Katyayani is the sixth form of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism, and she is celebrated on the sixth day of the Navaratri festival. She is also known as Katyayani Devi, and her name is derived from the sage Katyayana, who was born as the son of sage Katya. Katyayani is often depicted as a warrior […]

Kushmanda, Goddess Kushmanda Navdurga

Kushmanda

Mata Kushmanda is the fourth aspect among Navadurga, nine Goddesses worshipped during Durga Navratra. Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day (Chaturthi or Chavithi) of Navaratri pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Kushmanda Puja date is April 2. In 2025, Kushmanda Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 25. The word Kushmanda represents the cosmic […]

Maha Navaratri 2025 at Kollur Mookambika Temple, Karnataka

Maha Navaratri, Sharada Navratri is the biggest event at Kollur Mookambika temple of Udupi district in Karnataka. In 2025, Maha Navaratri celebrations start on September 22 and end on October 2. The festival of Navratri is witnessed by few lakhs of devotees from the State, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. On 3 October […]

Aspects of Brahmacharini Navadurga

Brahmacharini is the second manifestation of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism and is celebrated on the second day of the Navaratri festival. Her name is derived from two words: “Brahma,” which refers to the Supreme Reality or God, and “charini,” which means one who walks or follows the path. Brahmacharini is often depicted as a […]

Sharada Navaratri 2025 at Kanchipuram Kamakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu

Sharada Navaratri & Vasantha Navarathri are the two biggest Mahotsavams at Kanchipuram Kamakshi Ammal Temple. Sharada Navaratri 2025 begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. The celebrations will be performed in Sri Maha Tripurasundari Sametha Sri Chandramouleeshwara Swami temple at Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Sankara Matam, Kanchipuram. Navaratri Mahotsava occupies a special place in […]

Maha Chandi Devi Alankaram in Vijayawada Dasara Navaratri 2025

Maha Chandi Alankaram Vijayawada Kanakadurga Dasara Navaratri

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 […]

Dashain 2025 dates, Dasain Festival 2025 in Nepal

Dashain is the most celebrated and the biggest festival of Nepal, Bhutan and some North Eastern states of India. In 2025, Dashain festival starts on September 22 with Ghatsthapana and ends on 2 October with Vijayadashami Tika or Bijayadashami. Tika and Jamara will continue till 6 October in 2025. Dasain 2025 dates – Dashain 2025 […]

Phulpati | 7th Day of Dashain

“Phulpati” is a significant and auspicious component of the Dashain festival, which is celebrated primarily in Nepal. Dashain is the longest and most important Hindu festival in Nepal, and it typically lasts for 15 days. Phulpati marks the seventh day of Dashain and is observed with great enthusiasm and religious fervor. Phulpati is the day […]

Dasara Navaratri 2025 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 2025, Vana Durga Bhavani Navaratri starts on September 22 and ends on Dasara […]

Chandraghanta | Goddess Chandraganta Navdurga

Chandraghanta

Chandraghanta Mata (Chandraganta) is the third Goddess among the Navadurga, nine aspects of Mother Goddess worshipped during Durga Navaratri. Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day (Maha Tritiya) during Sharad Navaratra. In Chaitra Navratri, Chandraghanta Puja date is April 1. In 2025, Chandraghanta Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 24. Appearance and Iconography […]

Mahavidya Worship in Navratri

Mahavidya Worship in Navratri.. Mahavidya worship during Navratri is a powerful tantric tradition where devotees honor the ten cosmic forms of Goddess Shakti, seeking spiritual transformation, protection, and fulfillment of desires. The Ten Mahavidyas and Their Worship The Mahavidyas are: Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. Each goddess embodies […]

Navdurga Puja, Pooja to nine aspects of Durga during Navratri

Navdurga Mata

Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga Navratri. Though, nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri may vary from place to place, the Navadurga Goddesses mentioned in the Scriptures are […]

Brahmacharini Navdurga, Apperance & Dhyana Mantra

Brahmacharini Mata is the second among Navadurga Goddess, nine Mother deities worshipped during Durga Navratri. Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on second day during Navaratri. Brahmacharini Maa Pooja 2025 date is September 23. In Vasant Navratri 2025, Brahmacharini Maa is worshipped March-April. Appearance and Iconography of Brahmacharini: Brahmacharini mata, the second manifestation of Navdurga (Nine Goddesses […]

Dashain – Dasain festival in Nepal

Dashain is the 10-day festival celebrated in Nepal and Bhutan with a lot of gusto. Dasain is a state festival of Sikkim, Darjeeling district of West Bengal and some other North Eastern states of India. This is a harvest festival in Nepal and Bhutan. On the first day of Dashain, Ghatasthapana puja is observed and […]

Chandraghanta Navadurga | Dhyana Mantra & Spiritual importance

Chandraghanta is the third aspect of Navadurga Goddesses worshipped during Navratra Durga pooja. In Chaitra Navratri, Chandraghanta Puja date is April 1. In 2025, Chandraghanta Puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 24. Chandraghanta Devi – Spiritual importance: During Durga Navaratra pooja, Chandraghanta puja has a great importance. On the third day of Maha […]