Sindhara Dooj is celebrated on second day of Durga Navratri in Ashwin month & Chaitra Navratri. It is also known as Gauri Dwitiya or Sowbhagya Dooj or Sindoor Dooj. In Sharad Navratri, Sindhara Dooj 2026 date is October 12. Vasant Navratri Sindhara Dooj date is March 20. In Chintpuri Temple and Nainadevi Temple in Himachal […]
Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026
Chaitra Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Vasant Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri March 2026, saree colours for Chaitra Navratri 2026, Daily colors of Navratri Durga Puja is given here. In Maharashtra and Gujarat, women wear nine colors of sarees during Navratri. The tradition of 9 colours during Navratri Puja is very common in […]
Chaitra Navratri 2026 | Chait Navratras 2026 dates
Chaitra Navratri, Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Navratri 2026 dates during Chaitra month in March 2026 are – from March 19 to March 27. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra […]
Chaitra Navratri by Kashmiri Pandits
Chaitra Navratri by Kashmiri Pandits. Vasant Navratri in Kashmir. How Vasant Navratri is celebrated by Kashmir Pandits? Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety in Kashmir by Kashmiri Pandits. In 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The first day of Navratri is called Navreh […]
Navreh 2026 | Kashmiri Hindu New Year 2026-2027
Navreh, the lunar New Year in Kashmir or Kashmiri Hindu New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Chaitra Navratri which heralds the onset of spring season. Navreh coincides with the first day of the Chaitra Shukla Paksh. In 2026, Navreh date is March 19. Navreh 2026-2027 is the first day of 5102 of […]
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam 2026 | Sri Rama Pattabhishekam during Ram Navami Utsav | Sri Ram Rajyabhishek
Sri Rama Rajyotsavam (Sri Ram Rajyabhishek) is the day of Sri Rama Pattabhishekam during when Lord Sri Ram was crowned. According to Ramayana, Lord Sri Ram was crowned on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, the fifth day in bright half of Chaitra month. In 2026, Sri Rama Rajyotsavam or Sri Rama Pattabhisheka dinotsavam date is March 23. […]
Chaitra Navratri begins, 19 March 2026
On 19 March 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins. Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) is one of the big Hindu festivals across the world. As the name suggests, it is celebrated for 9-nights. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. Shukla Paksha Pratipada marks the beginning of Navratri. Apart from Kalasha Sthapana […]
Sri Ram Navratri 2026 | Rama Navaratri, Ram Navami celebrations
Sri Ram Navratri or Sri Rama Navami Navaratri celebrations are held during bright half of Chaitra month (April). Ram Navratri is also known as Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navratri. In 2026, Ram Navaratri puja begins on March 19 with Ugadi/ Gudi Padwa and ends with Sri Ram Navami. Ram Navami 2026 date is March 27. […]
Navaratri Vratha Mahatmyam | Why Navratri Vrat is observed in Chaitra Month & Ashwin Month
What is Navaratri Vratha mahatmyam or mahima? Why Navratri vrat is observed in Chaitra month and Ashwin month (Ashwayuja Navaratri)? Similar to Ugadi and Sankranti, Sharan Navaratri festival celebration is also emerged from the latent knowledge of ancient times. In a scripture, Sage Veda Vyasa exemplifies the Navratri vrat mahima as below: Shrunu raha spravakshami […]
Rama Navami 2026 | Sri Ram Navami | Sri Rama Jayanti
Sri Rama Navami, Sri Rama Jayanti, celebrates the birthday of Lord Sri Rama. Sri Ram Navami 2026 date is March 27. Sri Rama Navami Navaratri utsavams begins on March 19 with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Nav Varsh) and ends on Srirama Navami (27 March) in 2026. Sri Ramanavami Puja Muhurtham 2026 […]
Kalasha Sthapana Time in Navratri 2025 | Best Muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2025 – 22 September
Kalasha Sthapana time in Navratri 2025, 22 September, Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2025. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 22 September 2025. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Chaitra Navratri begins on […]
Third day of Navratri | Sindhur Tritiya, Annapurna Puja, Chandraghanta Pooja, Koumari Puja, Chinnamasta Pooja
Third day of Navratri is celebrated as Maha Tritiya Navratri Durga Puja or Sindhur Tritiya or Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. In 2025, third day of Navratri date is September 24 and April 1 in Chaitra Navratri. Navdurga and Dasamahavidya Goddesses are worshipped during Navratri puja in North Indian states but in South India Navadevi avataras […]
Navdurga Puja, Pooja to nine aspects of Durga during Navratri
Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga Navratri. Though, nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri may vary from place to place, the Navadurga Goddesses mentioned in the Scriptures are […]
Second day of Navratri | Sindhara Dooj, Brahmacharini Puja, Gayathri Puja, Maheshwari Puja, Tara Puja
Second day of Navratri 2025, September 23, is known as Sindhara Dooj, Dwitiya Navratri Durga Pooja. The Goddess to worship during the second day of Navaratras varies from place to place. Naivedyam (Food offering to Goddess) of the day: Sugar / Ravva Kesari & Pulihora Navdurga Goddesses, Dasa Mahavidya Shaktis, and Saptamatruka and Ashtamatruka Goddesses […]
Navratri 2025 Stotras, Slokas or Prayers to recite during Durga Navratri Puja
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, […]
Jwalamukhi Navratri Mela 2025
Jwalamukhi Temple, located in Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, is one of the powerful Shakti Peetha temples in India. Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri is the popular festival held at the temple in March-April. In 2025, Sharad Navratri Jwalamukhi Mela begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. Jwalamukhi Navratri Mela 2025 starts on […]
Brahmacharini | Goddess Bramhacharini Navdurga
Brahmacharini is the second Goddess of nine Durgas – Navadurga Goddesses. Brahmacharini is one who performs penance. As per the Hindusim, Veda, Tattva and Tapa are three synonyms for the word Brahma. Bramhacharini mata is worshipped on the second day during Durga Puja in Durga Navratri. In 2025, Brahmacharini Puja date is September 23 in Sharad […]
Chaitra Shukla Astami | Durgashtami, Bhavani Ashtami, Basanti Puja, Annapurna Puja, Ashokastami
Chaitra Shukla Astami, eighth day in bright half of Chaitra month, is a big festival in Hinduism. Chaitra Shukla Astami is celebrated as Durga Ashtami during Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri. In 2025, Chaitra Shukla Astami date is April 5. In Bengal, Vasant Navratri is celebrated as Basanti Puja for 3 days. Asthami is the […]
Durga Puja Significance | Spiritual Importance of Navratri | Shri Devi Pooja Mahatmyam
Durga Puja Significance, Spiritual Importance of Navratri (Shri Devi Pooja Mahatmyam) is discussed in this article.. 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 powers are very active to bless her devotees and to destroy the evil forces. Devi […]
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) […]