Durga Navratri Festival in Ancient Times | Navadurga Puja

According to some scriptures, in ancient times, Durga Navratri festival was a special festival for the Kshatriyas. The four-month long monsoon season was a critical time to perform any type of military activity. Hence, the Kshatriyas start their activities for new conquests. Kings worship Navadurga, nine manifestations of the Mother Goddess, before 9 days of […]

Argala Stotram MP3 Song, Video – Audio of Argala Stotra, Devi Mahatmyam

Argala Stotram MP3 download is here for free. Argala Stotram is an important prayer dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is mentioned in Markandeya Purana as a part of Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Path or Durga Saptashati). Argala Stotram contains 23 verses which clearly explain the stages and the phases of Durga Saptashati. Scroll down the space […]

Mahalakshmi Puja during Navratri 2017, Lakshmi Triratri Puja

Lakshmi Puja

Mahalakshmi Puja during Navratri 2017, Lakshmi Triratri Puja, when is Mahalakshmi Puja in Navratri 2017? Mahalakshmi Puja, also known as Lakshmi Triratri Puja, is the second set of three days puja dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi during Navratri. In 2017, Mahalakshmi Puja during Navratri starts on September 24 and ends on September 26. Usually, Lakshmi Puja is […]

Saraswati Puja in Kerala during Durga Navaratri

Saraswati Puja in Kerala is observed with religious fervor on Mahanavami during Durga Navaratri. In 2016, Saraswati Pooja date is October 11. On this day, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped by offering fruits, rice, roasted paddy and jaggery. On Durgashtami day in the evening a puja called Poojavaipu is observed. Books and other stationary goods are kept in front of the […]

Saraswati Pooja and Sharada Navaratri

Saraswati Pooja is one of the important puja performed during Durga Navratri, which is also called Sharada Navratri. Sharada is the synonym or another name for Goddess Saraswathi. Sharada Navratri means the nine divine nights dedicated to Durga who is worshipped during Sharad ruthu (September – October). Saraswathi Pooja falls during the most auspicious days […]

Ramlila 2017 | Ramleela during Sharad Navratras

Ramlila, also spelt as Ramleela, is a folk drama to display the legend of Ramayana. Ramlila is celebrated during Durga Sharad Navratras. In 2017, Ramleela starts on September 21 and ends on September 30 with Vijayadashami, the culmination day of Navaratri. It is very popular celebration of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and some other parts […]

Durga Puja Pandal or Mandap – Preparations for Durga Pooja

Durga Puja pandal or pooja mandap which we select is the most important thing in performing and accomplishing Durga Navratri puja. Select a plain and wide place and clean it with fresh water (if possible use Ganga water). Draw some floral designs (rangoli petterns) with flour. Arrange a Pooja pandal or mandap and decorate or […]

Navratri 2016 dates

Navratri is a nine-day festival celebrated in a larger scale in India. It falls in Ashwin Month as per Hindu calendar. Navratri is also referred to as Maha Navratri, Durga Navratri, Devi Sharan Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, etc.. In 2016, Navratri begins on 1 October and ends on 11 October. Vasant Navratri begins on April 8 and ends […]

Significance of Navaratri, Importance of Durga Navratri Puja

Durga Devi

Significance, importance of Navratri Durga Puja is mentioned in several Puranas and other scriptures. As every other Hindu festival, Navratri also has some particular reason or factors to celebrate or observe. Hindu culture and way of living was started with Shakti worship. In other sense, every Hindu religious legend is associated with Shakti pooja. Puranas […]

Moola Nakshatra Navratri Durga Puja

Moola Nakshatra Durga Puja is an auspicious muhurat for Durga Puja during 9-day Saran Navratri festival. In 2024, Moola Nakshatra durga Puja date is October 9, Wednesday. It falls on Maha Saptami this year. Saraswati Puja on Moola Nakshatra in Navratri is highly meritorious. It falls on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month […]

Navratri Colours 2016

Navratri Colours 2016, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2016, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2016, saree colours for Navratri 2016, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees and dresses during Navratri Vrat. The tradition and culture of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common […]

Navratri Colours 2017

Navratri Colours 2017, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2017, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2017, saree colours for Navratri 2017, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees and dresses during Navratri Vrat. The tradition and culture of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common […]

Navratri Colours 2018

Navratri Colours 2018, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2018, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2018, saree colours for Navratri 2018, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees and dresses during Navratri Vrat. The tradition and culture of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common […]

Navratri Colours 2019

Navratri Colours 2019, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2019, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2019, saree colours for Navratri 2019, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees and dresses during Navratri Vrat. The tradition and culture of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common […]

Navratri Colours 2020

Navratri Colours 2020, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2020, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2020, saree colours for Navratri 2020, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees and dresses during Navratri Vrat. The tradition and culture of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common […]

Durgashtami, Durga Ashtami Puja

Durgashtami Puja or Durga Ashtami pooja is observed on the eighth day during Durga Navratri Puja. Durgashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami and Veerashtami, is celebrated on eighth day during Ashwin month (Ashwayuja Shukla Ashtami). In 2017, Durga Ashtami date is September 28. Durgashtami is also known as Veerashtami because on this day Arjuna has […]

Ghatasthapana 2015, Kalasha Sthapana during Navratri Durga Pooja

Ghatasthapana 2015, Kalasha Sthapana in 2015 during Navratri Durga Pooja on October 13, 2015. Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana or Kalasha Puja is the first and foremost event during Durga Puja. In 2015, Ghatsthapana (Kalashsthapana) date in Durga Navratri Puja is October 13. On October 13th, with Kalsha Puja, Durga Navratri Mahotsav will be started for the year […]

Navratri Vrat Niyamas, Rules & code of Navaratri Vrat

Vashno Devi

Durga Navratri, any Navratri Puja has some vrat niyamas, basic rules, codes to follow. Those who follow these rules during Durga Navratri will be blessed with prosperity and happiness. Here is a list of rules or code which can give you an idea on Navratri vrata niyamas: Maintain neatness in puja place. Avoid eating non-vegetarian […]

9 Colours of Durga Navratri

Navratri calendar 2013 with colors

What are the 9 colours to be used for Durga Navratri? What are the nine special colours of sarees to wear by women during Durga Navratri? The tradition of 9 colours is very common in Gujarat, Maharashtra and some other North Indian states during Durga Navaratri puja. In 2019, Navratri begins on September 29 with […]

Maha Saptami 2013, Durga Saptami Pooja

Maha Saptami 2013, Durga Saptami Pooja 2013. Maha Saptami 2013 date. It is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. Maha Saptami (Durga Saptami) is 7th day of Durga Navaratri and 2nd of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2013, Maha Saptami date is October 11. Mahasaptami is one of […]