Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dasara or Dussehra, is concluding day of Durga Puja. In 2026, Vijayadasami date is October 20. Many rituals are performed on Vijayadashami day. Simollanghan, Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Rajarajeshwari Puja, Kamalatmika Puja, Ayurdevi puja, Ayudha Puja, etc are observed on Vijaya Dashami day. Aparajita Puja is the culmination of four-day […]
Ayurdevi puja
Saptamatrika Navratri, Sharad Navratri Puja of Seven Divine Mothers
Saptamatrika Navratri is the 10-day festival to worship Saptamatrakas – Seven Divine mothers. During Sharad Navratri, saptamatrakas along with dwarapalaka devatas are worshipped in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, Saptamatraka Navratri along with Durga Saran Navaratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 20. Brahmi (Brahmani), Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrani, Chamundi, Vajreshwari, etc are […]