Siddhidhatri Kavach (Siddhidhatri Kavacham)

Mata Siddhidhatri Ninth Navadurga aspect

Siddhidhatri Kavach (Siddhidhatri Kavacham) is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Siddhidhatri, 9th Navadurga aspect. During Navratri, Siddhidhatri Mata is worshipped on the ninth day. Siddhidhatri is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri – both Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) and Sharad Navratri (Ashwin Navratri). Ninth day of Navratri is also observed as Mahanavami, Suvasini Pooja, […]

Sindur Khela during Durga Puja

Sindur Khela or Sindoor Khela is the ritual observed on the last day of Navratri Durga Puja. Navratri Puja is held for nine days in which the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on each day and on the tenth day, the festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated and the Goddess is given a grand […]

GSB Sabha’s Unique Navaratri celebrations at Dahisar | 10 different Avatars on Same idol

GSB Sabha’s Unique Navaratri celebrations at Dahisar | 10 different Avatars on Same idol.. GSB Sabha Dahisar-Borivali bring to you a unique Navaratri celebration at their Saraswat Cultural & Recreation Centre near N L Complex, Dahisar (E). Ever witnessed a Navaratri where the same idol is adorned in 10 different Swaroops/ Avatars throughout the course […]

Dasara Navaratri Naivedyams List 2025 | Dasara Prasadams

Dasara Navaratri, the jubilant festival of Maa Durga, is celebrated from Ashwayuja Shukla Padyami to Ashwayuja Shukla Dashami (Dasara). In 2025, Dasara Navaratri begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. During the nine days of Navaratri, Goddess Durga is adorned and worshipped in the form of nine different Goddesses and each Goddess is […]

Durga Saptashati in Telugu (Devi Mahatmyam)

Durga Saptashati in Telugu (Devi Mahatmyam) text is given here. Devi Mahatmyam which is also called as Chandi Saptashathi is one of the prime parayana to recite in Durga Navaratri days. Durga Navratri Durga Puja is the most auspicious time to worship the Mother Goddess. During these days, Durga will be in full swing and her […]

Vemulawada Temple Dasara Navaratri 2025

Vemulawada Temple

Dasara Sharan Navaratri is the one of the popular temple festivals in Vemulawada Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple. In 2025, Vemulawada Dasara Sharan Navaratri begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. Sharan Navaratri Utsavams begins on 3 October with Dhwajarohanam and Kalasha Sthapana. Lalitha Panchami, Durga Ashtami Chaddula Bathukamma, Vijayadashami Shami Puja and Aparajitha Puja […]

Navratri Upvas | Why observe Fasting in Navratri?

Durga Maa - Mata Khanak Charri Yatra 2013

Lot of health benefits we would get by observing fasting, and mainly by observing fasting during Navaratri festival days. We are paying our great respects to Mata Durga by worshipping her during these days and by observing fasting, and through that we would get good health and good fortunes in our life. Each Navaratri day […]

Spiritual Significance of Devi Navratri

Similar to the Deepavali festival, Navaratri is also joyfully celebrated by the Hindus, and this festival is dedicated to the holy mother Ma Durga Devi. Since the festival of Navratridestroys the evil elements, this festival contains great spiritual significance. Navratri festival is celebrated for nine consecutive days and it is celebrated with much joy, perseverance […]

Navratri 2024, Navaratri dates 2024, Navratri Calendar

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Navratri 2024, Navaratri dates 2024, Navratri Calendar 2024. Durga Navratri 2024 dates, Navratri October 2024. Navratri is observed for 4 times in a year. Magh Navratri, Ashad Navratri are called as Gupt Navratri. Navratri or Navaratri or Navarathri is nine-festive days dedicated to Goddess Durga. Durga Navratri 2024 dates are given herewith detailed Navratri October […]

Pithapuram Puruhutika Devi Temple Dasara Navaratri Utsavams 2023

Pithapuram Puruhutika Devi Temple Navaratri Utsavams are dedicated to the presiding deity of the temple – Sri Puruhutika Devi (Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi). In 2023, Pithapuram Temple Navaratri utsavams begins on October 15 and will end on October 24 with Vijayadashami Mahotsavam. Pithapuram Puruhutika Devi Temple is one of the Ashtadasha Shakti Peethas (18 Prominent temples […]

Akhanda Deepam for Navaratri Durga Puja (Akhand Diya)

Akhanda Deepam

Akhanda Deepam for Navaratri Durga Puja (Akhand Jyoti) is very significant as it should be there till the conclusion of the Puja. Kalasha (Ghata) and Akhanda Deepam are the two significant aspects of Navratri Puja. How to choose the place for Akhanda Deepam Choose a suitable place for Akhanda Deepam where no wind passes through […]

Sringeri Sharada Sharan Navaratri begins

The Annual Sharada Sharan Navaratri celebrations, conducted in accordance with the traditions of the Sri Matha, commenced today. Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Bharati Tirtha Mahasannidhanam performed special puja to Goddess Sri Sharadamba as a part of the nine day festival. Maha-Mangala-Aratrika took place at around 11:15 AM heralding the completion of the special puja. […]

Bala Tripura Sundari Puja

Balatripura Sundari Devi

Bala Tripura Sundari Puja is observed as a part of Navadevi Alankara puja during Navaratri in South India. In Navaratri 2021 in Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple, Balatripura Sundari is worshipped on the second day of Navratri (October 8). Balatripura is the first goddess in the Tripura Traya and she is the main goddess of all in […]

Ghatasthapana, Navratri Kalasha Sthapana – 15 October 2023

15 October 2023 is Ghatasthapana, Navratri Kalasha Sthapana. It marks the beginning of Durga Navaratri. It falls on Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Ashwin Month. As we all know, each day of Navratri is dedicated to a form of Goddess Durga. Depending on the tradition, region, etc.. the paricular form of the Goddess is worshipped. As […]

Temples to Visit in Chennai for Navarathri Pooja

Here is the famous Temples to visit in Chennai during Dasara Navaratri Pooja. Devi Temples like Durga Temples, Lakshmi Temples, Ashtalakshmi Temples, Gramadevata Temples, Saraswati Devi Temples, etc. are the most visited Temples during Navaratri in Chennai city. In 2021, Dasara Sharan Navaratri begins on 7 October and ends on 15 October with Vijayadasami. In […]

Ashokashtami – Ashok Astami during Chaitra Navratri at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar

Ashokashtami is one of the major festivals celebrated in Orissa during Chaitra month. Ashok ashtami is observed on Chaitra Shukla Ashtami, the eighth day in shukla paksha of Chaitra month. In 2025, Ashokashtami date is April 5. This festival is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Bhubaneswar Lingaraj Temple. On this day, Rathotsavam (procession on chariot) […]

Magh Gupt Navratri Ghatasthapana 2021 | Kalasha Sthapana

Magh Navratri, also popular as Gupt Navratri, is observed in Magh Month. In 2021, Magh Navratri Ghatasthapana date is February 12. This Navratri continues till February 21 and on this day Navratri Paarana is observed to mark the end of this Puja. This festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and each form of the Goddess […]

Durga Puja SMS in Bengali

Here are few Durga Puja SMS messages and wishes in Bengali. In 2020, Durga Puja begins on October 22 and ends on October 26. Durga Puja SMS – 1 “Dhaker tale dhunichi nachon etai prachin riti moner frame e bandhiye rekho durga pujor smriti” “Shiuli phuler gandho makha sharat akash khani kash phul r ghaser […]

Lalitha Panchami Puja Muhurtham 2021

Lalitha Panchami is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi, the Red Goddess. Sri Lalitha Tripurasundari is one of the most powerful manifestations of Goddess Shakti, incarnated to demolish the demon called Bhandasura. Bhandasura was a demon formed from the ashes of Manmadha or Kama deva, the God of Love and seduction. […]

Navarathri Golu | Navaratri Bommai Kolu | Dasara Bommai Golu in Tamil Nadu

navaratri bommai golu

Navarathri Golu, Bommai Kolu during Navaratri or Dasara is a customary ritual in Tamil Nadu and some parts of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. In 2024, Navarathri Bommail Golu starts on October 3 and ends on October 12 with Dasara festival. It is an exhibition of various dolls and images in odd numbered rows and […]