Moola Nakshatra Puja in Navaratri 2026, when is Moola Nakshatra Puja in Navaratri 2026? Saraswati Puja on Moola Nakshatra in Navratri is highly meritorious. It falls on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2026, Moola Nakshatra Durga Puja date is October 16. In Basar Saraswati Temple and Vargal Vidyasaraswati Temple, Moola […]
Saptami Shraddh Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras, 2 October 2026… ‘Saptami Shraddha Tharpana Sankalpa Mantras’ are chanted during Saptami Shraddha in Mahalaya Paksha – Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Saptami Shraddh date is October 2. 2 October 2026, Saptami Shraddha Sankalpam 2 October 2026, Friday, Mahalaya Tharpanam 7/16 Saptami Vyadhi Padam (Shashti up to 10.17 am, then Sapthami; […]
Madhyashtami falls on Ashtami during Pitru Paksha Shraddh. It falls on eighth day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2026, Madhyashtami date is October 3. As per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu calendar, Madhyashtami coincides with Krishna Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada Month. On Madhyashtami, Ashtami Shraddh is performed. […]
Sumangali Shraddh, Soubhagyavati Shraddh, is a ritual during which Pinda Pradhanam or tharpanam is offered for Avidhva (Sumangali / Soubhagyavati) women who died while her husband was alive. In 2026, Sumangali Shraddh date is October 4. Sumangali Shraddh is observed on Navami in Pitru Paksha. It falls on 9th day in dark fortnight of Ashwin […]
Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple is very popular for its Dasara Navaratri celebrations. In 2026, Dasara Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Here is the list of Alankarams, Saree colours for each day and Naivedyams to be offered to Durga Devi on each day for Navratri 2026.. 1st Day – Sunday, 11 October […]
What is the Significance of Navaratri Alankarams of Durga Mata? Why Goddess Durga worshipped in nine different forms on each day of Navaratri? A quote cited by Devi in Sri Devi Mahatmyam says “Ekaivaaham jagatyatra dviteeya kaa mamaaparaa” (I am the only eternal power in the world and none else the second). Therefore all these different […]
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Kanya Puja date is October 18. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (October 18) or on Mahanavami (October 19). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is March 26, Thursday. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
Ekaratrotsava is a one-day vrata observed during Navratri Poojan. In 2026, Ekaratrotsava in Navratri date is October 18 and October 19. Usually, it begins on Durga Ashtami and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are the days of this Navratri Puja method. The same rituals of Navratri are […]
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 […]
Navratri Navadurga Havan is a sacred Vedic fire ceremony dedicated to invoking the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga (Navadurga) to cleanse negative energies, invoke divine grace, and achieve spiritual and material well-being. Performing the Havan transforms symbolic devotion into direct elemental offerings (ahutis), where Agni (the sacred fire) acts as the divine messenger carrying prayers […]
1st day of Navratri 2026 is October 11 in Ashwin Navratri (Durga Sharan Navratri) and 19 March 2026 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) is the main ritual on this day. This day marks the beginning of Navratri Puja throughout India as well as the world except for Bengali Hindus. In Nepal, this festival […]
Vijayadashami Vijay Muhurat is an auspicious time on Dussehra festival. In 2026, Dussehra date is October 20. Though the whole day of Vijaya Dashami is considered as auspicious, Vijay Muhurat is even more meritorious to start new ventures, pujas and many other rituals. Vijayadashami Pooja Muhurat 2026 Vijayadasami Vijay Muhurat 2026 Time is – 1.58 […]
Navratri Navadurga Kamya Havan is a targeted Vedic fire ritual performed with a focused objective (Kamya Karma), aiming to channel the progressive shakti of the nine Durgas to overcome specific worldly hurdles, resolve karmic stagnation, and manifest deliberate intentions—such as career breakthroughs, matrimonial harmony, debt removal, and total physical/spiritual protection. Core Mechanics of a Kamya […]
Hayagriva Puja is observed on Mahanavami day in Navratri. The ninth day of Navaratri, Lord Hayagriva (Horse-headed incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is worshipped in many places of India, especially in South India. In 2026, Mahanavami Hayagriva Puja date is October 19. Hayagriva Swamy is the Lord of wisdom and knowledge. Mahanavami is the day of […]
How can I choose which Mahavidya to worship in Navratri.. Choosing which Mahavidya to worship during Navratri is guided by one’s personal life needs, astrological profile, and spiritual goals. The Mahavidyas are invoked for specific boons, solutions to problems, and inner growth, and can be selected based on several criteria including horoscope indications and the nature […]
Folk deity can be represented in a male or a female human, an animal, or even an object, like a holy stone. And they are worshipped with different names in different parts of the country. Human life is thrived by two things. Hunger and fear. These are the two things which keep any human being […]
Shoolini, is the principal form of the Goddess Durga or Parvati, also known as Devi and Shakti. Maa Shoolini (Mahashakti), the form and formless, is the root of knowledge, wisdom, creation, preservation and annihilation. She is Shakti or power of Lord Shiva. Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, couldn’t control his rage after killing […]
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 […]
Chakras are energy centers in the human body, according to traditional Indian systems like yoga, Ayurveda, and tantra. The word “chakra” means “wheel” or “disk” in Sanskrit, referring to the spinning motion of these energy centers. These chakras are believed to regulate the flow of energy, or prana, throughout the body, influencing physical, emotional, and […]
The story of the origin of the Avatar or Incarnation of Devi Shree Katyayani. Goddess Katyayani Mata is one of the manifestations of Goddess Parvathi Devi. Noting from prevalent records (Shri Durga Sapthashathi) our ancestors narrate the details of Avatar of Shree Katyayani thus:- The demon King Mahishasura after intense penance (Tapas) of years received […]