Aspects of Shailaputri Navadurga

Shailaputri is the first manifestation of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism and is celebrated on the first day of the Navaratri festival. Her name is derived from two words: “Shaila,” which means mountain, and “Putri,” which means daughter. Shailaputri is also known as “Parvati” or “Hemavati” and is depicted as riding a bull, holding a […]

Shailaputri | Goddess Shailputri Navdurga

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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 30 March 2025. In 2025, Shailaputri puja date in Durga Navaratra festival is September 22. Shailaputri […]

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 […]

Devi Sharan Navaratri 2025 at Peddamma Thalli Temple in Hyderabad

Devi Sharan Navaratri at Peddamma Thalli temple, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is the biggest festival in the temple. In 2025, Navaratri in Peddamma Thalli temple will be from September 22 and the utsavalu will end on October 2 with Dasara. Durga Sharan Navaratri utsavam  is one of the eye-catching and colourful events in Hyderabad. Dates and […]

Dasara (Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami) – Final day of Durga Navratri

Dasara (Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami) is observed on the tenth day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin or Ashwayuja month. Dasara is also called as Vijaya Dashami. It is the final day of Durga Navratri Puja. On this day, Durga Visarjan is held and the festival of nine nights is concluded. Dasara represents the triumph of good […]

Vijayadashami 2025 | Vijaya Dashami

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Vijayadashami is the tenth and last day of Durga Navratri. In Bengal it is the culmination day of Durga Puja. In 2025, Vijayadashami date is October 2. 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 […]

Lalita Panchami 2025 during Durga Navratri

Lalita Panchami 2025, Lalitha Panchami during Navratri October 2025. Lalitha panchami, also spelt as Lalita Panjami, is the most auspicious day in Durga Navratri puja. In 2025, the date of Lalita Panchami is September 26 in North India and September 26 in South India. Lalitha Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Durga Navaratri. […]

Navratri 2025 Stotras, Slokas or Prayers to recite during Durga Navratri Puja

Maa Vaishnavi Devi Vishweshwari Mahamaya

Navratri 2025 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, […]

Durga Ashtami 2025 | Mahashtami Puja, Veerashtami

Durga Ashtami Puja, Durgashtami, Mahashtami, Veerashtami, is the main festival in Durga Navratri Pooja. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. Rituals, Customs and Pujas to observe on Durgashtami Goddess Mahagauri is the Navadurga mata to worship on Durgashtami day. Maha […]

Saptamatrika & Ashtamatrika Puja during Durga Navratri 2025

During Durga Navratri Navadurga, Dus Mahavidya along with Saptamatrika and Ashtamatrikas are also worshipped. Ashtamatrikas are the eight divine Mother Goddesses who are worshipped in rare occasions. Saptamatrikas, Ashtamatrikas and their Dwarapalaka devatas are worshipped during Durga Navratri in some places of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and some other parts of North India. Dates and […]

Nabo Patrika Puja (Saptami Durga Puja)

“Nabo Patrika,” also spelled as “Nabapatrika” or “Nabapatrika Puja,” is a unique and important ritual observed during the celebration of Durga Puja, primarily in the Indian state of West Bengal and among Bengali communities worldwide. Nabo Patrika translates to “New Plant” or “Nine Leaves,” and it involves worshiping a group of nine different leaves and […]

Vindhyachal Navratri Mela 2025: Sharadiya Navratri celebrations at Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh

Vindhyachal Navratri Mela is a fantastic and eye catching experience for any Hindu devotee and even for any foreign tourist. Vindhyachal Navratri Mela 2025 starts from September 22 and ends on October 2. Vindhyachal, a mountainous area in Uttar Pradesh, hosts many religious places and pilgrimages. Vindhyachal Vindhyavasini Dham, located near Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, is […]

Kalparambho | Beginning of Durga Puja

Durga Puja

In the context of Durga Puja, “Kalparambho” refers to a specific ritual that marks the symbolic beginning of the worship of Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of West Bengal and other parts of India, as well as among Bengali communities worldwide. The festival is dedicated […]

Significance of Sandhi Puja

Sandhi Puja is a significant ritual observed during the celebration of Durga Puja, which is a major Hindu festival, primarily celebrated in the Indian state of West Bengal and other parts of India. Durga Puja is dedicated to Goddess Durga, who is considered the embodiment of divine feminine power and the destroyer of evil forces. […]

Aspects of Skandamata Navadurga

Skandamata is the fifth form of the Goddess Durga in Hinduism and is celebrated on the fifth day of the Navaratri festival. She is also known as Skanda Mata because she is the mother of Lord Skanda, also called Kartikeya or Murugan, who is the son of Lord Shiva. Skandamata is often depicted holding her […]

Navaratri 2025 in Mysore Chamundeshwari Temple

Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore is one of the powerful Astadasha Shakti Peetha, 18 prominent temples of Mother Goddess. Mysore Navaratri 2025 begins on September 22 and ends on 2 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 […]

Kolabou in Durga Puja

Kolabou or Nabo Patrika is an important ritual performed during the Navratri Durga puja in Bengal. It represents the nine forms of the Goddess Durga who is worshipped symbolically through nine varieties of plants. This was actually a ritual performed by the farmers for prosperous harvest, But later on with the increasing popularity of Durga […]

Dasara Navaratri Recipes Making Process | South Indian Recipes for Durga Navaratri

Maha Chandi Alankaram Vijayawada Kanakadurga Dasara Navaratri

Dasara Navaratri Recipes Making Process, South Indian Recipes for Dasara Navaratri. The list of Ammavari Prasadams for Dasara Navaratri Puja, Bala Tripurasundari Devi, Annapoorna Devi, Gayatri Mata, Mahalakshmi Devi, Lalitatripura Sundari Devi, Saraswati Devi, Durga Devi, Mahishasura Mardhini Devi, Rajarajeshwari Devi are the Navadevi Alankarams are offered the Naivedyams during Dasara Navaratri. Sweet Boondhi Making […]