Ghatasthapana 2015, Kalasha Sthapana in 2015 during Navratri Durga Pooja on October 13, 2015. Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana or Kalasha Puja is the first and foremost event during Durga Puja. In 2015, Ghatsthapana (Kalashsthapana) date in Durga Navratri Puja is October 13. On October 13th, with Kalsha Puja, Durga Navratri Mahotsav will be started for the year […]
Durga Navratri
Navratri Vrat Niyamas, Rules & code of Navaratri Vrat
Durga Navratri, any Navratri Puja has some vrat niyamas, basic rules, codes to follow. Those who follow these rules during Durga Navratri will be blessed with prosperity and happiness. Here is a list of rules or code which can give you an idea on Navratri vrata niyamas: Maintain neatness in puja place. Avoid eating non-vegetarian […]
9 Colours of Durga Navratri
What are the 9 colours to be used for Durga Navratri? What are the nine special colours of sarees to wear by women during Durga Navratri? The tradition of 9 colours is very common in Gujarat, Maharashtra and some other North Indian states during Durga Navaratri puja. In 2019, Navratri begins on September 29 with […]
Maha Saptami 2013, Durga Saptami Pooja
Maha Saptami 2013, Durga Saptami Pooja 2013. Maha Saptami 2013 date. It is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. Maha Saptami (Durga Saptami) is 7th day of Durga Navaratri and 2nd of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2013, Maha Saptami date is October 11. Mahasaptami is one of […]
Navratri October 2013 dates
Navratri October 2013 dates, Navratri October 2013 calendar, schedule of Navratri 2013 is given here.. Sharad Navratri is the most auspicious period of 9 days for Goddess Durga Puja. Navratri begins on the first day of Ashwin Month Shukla Paksha and concludes on the ninth day. It starts with Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana) and ends with […]
Durga Aarti MP3 and Durga Chalisa MP3 Free download
Durga Aarti is the Neerajanam or the Udwasan or the last step of Durga Pooja. During Durga Navratri, Durga Aarti song is the most downloaded MP3 song for free. Durga Chalisa is a compilation of 40 odd slokas praising Goddess Durga. Durga Chalisa was sung by Anuradha Paudwal for Chalisa Sangrah. Free Download Durga Chalisa […]
Navratri 2012 dates, Navratri Calendar 2012
Navratri 2012 dates are listed here. Navratri (Durga Navratras, Navratri Durga Puja) is celebrated for 4 times in a year. Navratri 2012 in October dates and Navratri calendar for 2012 is given here. Chaitra Navratri, Ashad Navratri, Ashwin Navratri, and Magh Navratri are the Navratras celebrated. Chaitra Navratri falls in March, Ashad Navratri in June […]
Vidyarambham 2025 celebrations in Kerala
Vidyarambham is one of the main rituals during Durga Navaratri in Kerala. In Kerala, it is the only festival where people of all castes and religions unite together. It is celebrated as a grand event in Thunchan Memorial Trust at Tirur. In 2025, Vidyarambham festival is celebrated for five days, till October 2. Arrangements are […]
Kumari Puja, Kanya Poojan – Important ritual during Durga Navratri
Kumari Puja or Kanya Poojan is one of the main rituals during Durga Navratri. In some places, it is a daily ritual of 9 day-festival. Why Kanya Pujan is performed as a part of Durga Puja? This is a perplexing question we were aksed several times here. Kanya Puja 2021 or Kumari Puja 2021 date […]
Durga Nimajjan – Durga Idol Immersion after Durga Navratri
Durga Nimajjan also called as Visarjan is the last and concluding event of Durga Navarathri. In some places it is performed on Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami / Dasara / Dassara. Durga Visarjan 2011 date is October 6. The day of this event may depend on the regional traditions of a place. On the same day, […]
Saraswati Puja 2011, Saraswati Triratra vrata during Navratri Durga Puja 2011
Saraswati Puja, also referred as Saraswati Triratra vratam, is observed during the last three days in Durga Navratri festival in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Saraswati Puja 2011 starts on October 3 and ends on October 5. Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is worshipped during these days. […]
Vidya Saraswati Sharan Navaratri 2011 in Vargal Saraswati Temple
Vidya Saraswati Sharan Navaratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated at Vargal Sri Vidya Saraswati Temple, Medak district of Andhra Pradesh. Devi Saran Navaratri 2011 starts on 28th September and ends on October 5, 2011 with Mahanavami Puja. Vishesha pujas will be held on four days – 28th September, October 4, 5 and 6 October. Moola […]
Navratri Sankalpa Mantra | Navaratri Sankalpam
Navaratri Sankalpa mantram or Navaratri Sankalpam is the prominent mantra or stotra chanted before starting the Navratri Durga Puja. Sankalpa mantra is the prayer which includes the name, gothra, address, nakshatra at the time of puja, tithi, karana, yoga, during the puja time. In any puja Sankalpa mantram is necessary. If you live in India […]
Bangiya Samithi Durga Puja 2011 in Mysore
Dasara in Mysore is a special event for whole Karnataka. Bengali populations who are considerably well settled in Mysore have been celebrating Durga Puja since 32 years. Bangiya Samithi (Bengali Association) Mysore is celebrating 33rd Durga Puja in 2011 from 2 October 2011 to 6 October 2011. One of the founders of the Samithi writes for Star of Mysore: […]
Bathukamma 2011 Celebrations by Telangana Jagruti, Ooroora Bathukamma Festival
Bathukamma festival is the biggest cultural festival of Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh. Bathukamma 2011 date is October 4. The festival starts on September 27 and ends on October 4 with Saddula Bathukamma and Bathukamma nimajjanam. This year, Telangana Jagruti, a cultural organization, will celebrate Batukamma vedukalu in the association of TNews Channel & Telangana Rashtra […]
Durga Navratri in Madhya Pradesh
Durga Navratri is celebrated with colourful fairs and festivals all over Madhya Pradesh. Navratri, the nine nights festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is observed in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September – October), before Dussehra. Dussehra marks the conclusion of the festival. Goddess Shakti is worshipped during 9 days of Navratri. Durga Navratri 2011 begins […]
Durga Navratri in Kashmir | Dedicated to Kheer Bhawani and Vaishno Devi
Durga Navratri is the biggest festival for the Hindu communities living in Kashmir. Kashmiri Pandits celebrate the nine days of festival with utmost devotion and much gusto. In Kashmir, Navratri is dedicated to Goddesses Kheer Bhavani and Vaishno Devi. Durga Navratri 2018 begins on October 10 and ends on October 18. During Navratri, devotees throng […]
Durga Puja in Bengal – Durga Pooja Rituals
Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in Bengal. Durga Pooja starts with Mahalaya traditionally, the first phase of the waxing moon in Aashin maas (Ashwin month). Mahashashti, also known as Durga Puja shashti, is the inauguration day of Durga Puja in Bengal. The main Durga Pooja starts on Maha Saptami. Mahanavami marks the […]
Navratri September October 2011 – Durga Navaratri 2011 dates
Navratri 2011 in September – October 2011 (Durga Navaratri) is a festival of Goddess Durga. In 2011, Navaratri starts on September 28 and ends on 6 October 2011. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghata Sthapana date is September 28 and Vijayadasami or Dasara is on October 6. Final five days of Navratri is observed as Durga Puja […]
Durga Puja 2011 – Durga Pooja 2011 dates and Durga Puja Bengal Schedule or Calendar 2011
Explore this post for Durga Puja 2011 – Durga Pooja 2011 dates and Durga Puja Bengal Schedule or Calendar 2011. Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in Bengal. Durga Pooja starts with Mahalaya, the first phase of the waxing moon in Aashin maas (Ashwin month). Mahashashti, also known as Durga Puja shashti, is […]