Sharada Navratri is the biggest festival celebrated at Art of Living International Centre in Bangalore. Shata Chandi humam is one of the main events during Vikruti nama Samvatsara Navratri Puja (Navratri 2010). Ved Vignan Maha Vidya Peeth organizes the whole event of Navaratri in the divine presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Guruji. Schedule and […]
Durga Navratri
Durga Navaratri 2010 arrangements in Vijayawada
Durga Navaratri utsavalu in Vijayawada are one of the largest celebrations held in South India. Several lakhs of devotees visit the presiding Deity of Durga Malleshwara swamy Devalayam, Sri Kanakadurga Ammavaru during these 10 days. Ammavaru blesses her devotees in 10 Alankarams. Each day a form of Durga is adored in Durga gudi located at […]
Navratri – World’s Longest Dance Festival in Gujarat during Durga Navaratras
Durga Navratri is the most colourful and most celebrated festival in Gujarat. Dandia and some other folk dance forms are the special attractions in Durga Navratri celebrations in Gujarat. To capture the attention of the world and to attract tourists, the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd (TGCL) is all set to arrange the longest dance […]
Ayudha Puja | Astra Pooja
Ayudha Puja or Astra Pooja is one of the main rituals observed during Durga Navratri. Ayudha Pooja is celebrated with utmost dedication in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Kerala Ayudha Puja is performed on Mahanavami day whereas in other states Ayudha pooja is one of the main events on […]
Lalita Panchami, Lalitha Panjami during Durga Navratri
Lalitha panchami, also spelt as Lalita Panjami, is the most auspicious day in Durga Navratri puja. Lalitha Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Durga Navaratri. On this day, devotees worship Mata Lalitha Devi, a powerful manifestation of Mother Goddess Shakti. Goddess Lalita Devi is a form of Goddess Shakti incarnated to demolish the demon […]
Kalash Sthapana or Ghat Sthapana for Durga Pooja
Kalash Sthapana or Ghat Sthapana is the initiation of Durga Pooja during Durga Navratri. Kalash sthapana is performed on the next day to Mahalaya Amavasya or on First day (Padyami / Prathami) during Durga puja. Kalash Sthapana 2016 date or Ghatasthapana 2016 date is October 1 / October 2. Kalash Sthapan Puja steps – How […]
Varahi Anugrahashtakam – Astakam to Goddess Varahi to defeat your enemies
Varahi Anugrahashtakam is an Astakam to Varahi to defeat your enemies. Varahi is one of the saptha mathrukas (seven divine mothers). In another belief, Varahi is one of the Yoginis. Varahi is also known as Chaitanya Bhairavi and Maha Ghora. Goddess Varahi is also popular as Danda-natha in Sri-Vidya tradition. Matha jagatdrachana natake suthra dhara, […]
Ashada Navratri or Shakambari Utsavams in Kanakadurga Temple in Vijayawada – Goddess Kanaka Durga as Shakambari Ma
Ashada Navratri festival, nine festive nights that falls during the month of Ashada, is an auspicious occasion in Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada. Ashada Navratri utsavam is also called as Gayathri Navratri or Shakambari Navratri. Ashada Navratri celebrations begin on Ashad Shukla paksha Padyami (the first day of Ashada masam) and culminated on Dashami. In 2024, […]
Mahishasura Mardhini Puja in June 2009
Mahishasura Mardhini is the slayer of demon Mahishasura, the buffalo demon. Mahishasura Mardini is the one of the forms or manifestations of Mother Goddess, Durga Mata. In 2009, the date of Mahishasura Mardhini Puja is June 29, Monday. Who is Goddess Mahishasura Mardini? The day on which Mahishasura was killed by Mahishasura Mardini, Goddess Durga, […]
Gayathri Devi Navratri, Maa Shakambari Devi Navratra – Ashada Navrati or Gupt Navratra
Gayathri DeviNavratri and Maa Shakambari Navratra are observed in the month of Ashada in various parts of India. As this Navratri festival occurs in Ashad maas, this Navratri is also called as Ashada Navratri. Ashad Navratri and Magh Navratri are also called as Gupt Navratras. In 2024, Ashad Navratri festival starts on July 6 and […]
Maha Navami, Maharnavami: Ninth Day of Durga Navaratri
On the ninth day of Durga Navarathri, Maha Navami or Maharnavami is celebrated. MahaNavami 2014 date is October 3. In North India, Goddess Matungi / Goddess Renuka Devi is the goddess of this ninth day of Durga Navratri. In South India, Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini is the goddess of the ninth day of Durga Navarathri.
Durga Devi – Goddess For Eighth Day of Durga Navratri – Durga Astami Goddess
Sri Durga Devi is the Goddess for the eighth day of Durga Navarathri. In 2021, during the festival of Durga Navrathri, on October 13th, Goddess Sri Durga Devi is worshipped. This day is very important as a part of the navratri celebrations in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on this […]
Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Goddess of Sixth Day during Durga Navaratri
Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the goddess for Sixth day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 24, Thursday, is the day dedicated to the Goddess during Durga Navarathri. Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the Godess of prosperity. In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is worshipped on the day.
Annapoorna Devi – Goddess of Fourth Day of Durga Navratri in South India
Mata Sri Annapurneshwari Devi is the Goddess for the fourth day of Durga Navrathri. Mata Annapurna is considered as the Goddess of feeding. In 2009, On September 22, Tuesday, the Goddess Annapurna is worshipped as a part of Durga Navarathri in all South Indian states. Goddess Annapurna Devi Puja Goddess Annapurna Ashtakam or Annapoorna Stotram
Gayathri Devi – Goddess of Third Day of Durga Navratri in South India
Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri. In 2009, on September 21, Monday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states. Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred […]
Sri BalaTripura Sundari Devi: Goddess of Second Day of Durga Navratri
In South Indian states, on first / second day of Durga Navarathri, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped. Bala Tripura is a form of Goddess Durga Devi. In 2012, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari puja date is October 16th during Durga Navratri. Especially in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is celebrated […]
Kanya Puja: Worship of Young Girls During Durga Navratri
Kanya Puja is an age old ritual performed during Durga Navarathri. Kanya is a virgin girl who has not attained maturity. During Navrathri, each day a girl is worshipped. Nine days nine girls are worshipped. It is believed that Virgin girls are more energetic in terms of Spirituality than Suvasini women (married women) Kanyas are […]
Durga Navratri Puja in Hyderabad & Secunderabad
Durga Navarathri is the biggest festivity season in the twin cities – Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Devotees celebrate the festival with a great passion and culture. On this occasion, the cultural essence of Hyderabad will be shown out. Hyderabad is a great city of cultural and communal unity. Durga Sharan Navarathri 2024 begins on October […]
Kalasha Sthapana – First Day event during Durga Navarathri
Kalasha Sthapana is the very first event on the first day of Durga Navratri. Kalasha Sthapana is also called as ‘Ghata Sthapana’. In 2020, Kalasha Sthapana or Padyami puja or Prathami pooja is observed on October 17. How to Perform Kalasha Sthapana (Kalasha Installation) : Take a earthen pot or a copper pot and sactify […]
Durga Navaratri in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple
Vijayawada – named after the Supreme Goddess’s super powers. Kanaka Durga, the deity of the city, is also known as Durga Bhavani. Durga Navratri is celerbated with utmost devotion in Vijayawada. In VIjayawada, Goddess Kanaka Durga temple is situated on the bank of Krishna river. This temple of the Goddess has a puranic explanation about […]