Vasant Navratri or Vasanta Navaratri are the nine festive days dedicated to Goddess Shakti celebrated in spring season or Vasanth rithu. This Navratri is also known as Chaitra Navratri as it is celebrated during the Chaitra month. Some may get doubt that why celebrate Vasant Navaratri as we celebrate Durga Maha Navratri during Ashwin month […]
Navratri April 2013, Navaratri in April 2013 dates, Schedule of Navratras in April 2013, Basant Navratri 2013. Navratri in April 2013 is Vasant Navratri / Chaitra Navratri / Sri Rama Navaratri. It begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the first day of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra Month, and ends on Chaitra Shukla Navami (Sri Rama Navami). […]
Chaitra Durga Ashtami, eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, is also celebrated as Ashokastami, Bhavani Jayanti, Basanti Puja Ashtami, and Annapurna Puja in many places of India. In 2025, Chaitra Durga Ashtami date is April 5. In West Bengal, this festival is celebrated as Basanti Puja Ashtami and Annapurna Puja. In Orissa, Ashokastami is celebrated. Bhavani […]
Today, 23 March 2012 Navratri begins. Vasant Navratri (Chaitra Navratri) begins with Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) on Chaitra Pratipada (1st day of Chaitra month) and ends on Chaitra Navami (Rama Navami). In 2012, Vasant Navratri ends on April 1. These Navratri is also known as Sri Ram Navratri as Lord Sri Rama is also worshipped during […]
Ashok Ashtami or Ashokastami is one of the important festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti, the Mother Goddess. Ashokashtami is celebrated in Eastern Indian states, mainly in Orissa and West Bengal. Ashoka means the one who removes and protects from hurdles, obstacles and sorrow. Ashokashtami is also known as Bhavani Ashtami. On the […]
Durga Ashtami 2011 date is October 4 in India. Durgashtami, Mahashtami, Virashtami is an important festival in Navratri Durga Puja. Durga Ashtami has great significance in 9-day Navratri festival. Durga Ashtami falls on eighth day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month (Ashwayuja masam) in all Hindu lunar calendars. Goddess Mahagauri is the Navadurga Mata to worship […]
Vasant Navratri, also known as Chaitra Navratri, will be celebrated with much pomp in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. CCTV cameras and metal detectors will be seen this year at temples for this year Navratri celebrations in Kanpur. Navratri dates are – March 16 to March 14, 2010. The Times of India published: With the Navratri starting […]
Vasanta Navaratri, the second largest celebrations dedicated to Goddess Shakti, are celebrated from Chaitra Shukla Padyami to Chaitra Shukla Navami. Chennai Pratyankira Devi Temple attracts thousands of devotees during the festival. Vasanta Navaratri is celebrated with utmost pomp and gaiety in the temple located in Om Sri Skandasramam. In 2010, Vasantha Navaratri begins on March […]
Vasant Navratri or Basant Navratri, also popular as Chaitra Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Vasant Navratri 2013 dates are: from April 11 to April 20. Vasant Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first day of […]