Maha Ashtami Upvaas is a compulsory fasting day for those who observe Navratri Vrat. In 2015, Maha Ashtami Upvaas date is October 20. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2015, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, […]
Durga Ashtami Upvaas
Goddess Saraswati statue near White House in Washington DC
A statue of Hindu goddess Saraswati has reportedly been erected about a mile away from White House in Washington DC (USA). This 10-foot high statue raised by Embassy of Indonesia on public space on Massachusetts Avenue NW was unanimously approved by Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B Dupont Circle. It is said to be even taller […]