Sandhi Puja 2026 timing, Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2026 are given here. Sandhi Puja or Sandhi Kala puja is an auspicious puja in Navratri or Durga Puja. The 48 minutes of time during the ending of Durga Ashtami and starting of Mahanavami tithi is known as Sandhi Kala or Sandhi Kshan. Sandhi Puja is […]
Durga Navratri puja in Bhadrakali Temple, Hanamkonda, is a jubilant festival celebrated for nine festive days. Durga Navaratri puja 2026 starts on October 11 and ends on October 20 with Dasara. Badrakali – the Goddess of prosperity is situated in Hanamkonda, Warangal district of Telangana. Badrakali is the terrible form of Goddess Durga Devi. According […]
Moola Nakshatra Durga Puja is an auspicious muhurat for Durga Puja during 9-day Saran Navratri festival. In 2026, Moola Nakshatra durga Puja date is October 16, Friday. It falls on Maha Shashti this year. Saraswati Puja on Moola Nakshatra in Navratri is highly meritorious. It falls on seventh day in Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month […]
Here is the schedule of Durga Puja 2026, Durga Puja 2026 calendar with timings and muhurats for puja. Durga puja is the most auspicious and the biggest festival celebrated with utmost gusto in Bengal. Durga Puja 2026 starts on 16 October with Shashti Durga Puja and ends on 21 October with Bijaya dashami Durga Puja. […]
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 2026 begins on October 11 […]
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, […]
Navratri Colours 2026, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2026, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2026, saree colours for 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 Gujarat, Maharashtra […]
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 […]
Aparajita Devi Puja 2026 is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Aparajita Puja date is October 20. ‘Aparajita’ means the one who is unbeatable. It falls on Dashami in Shukla Paksha Ashwin Month. Aparajitha Devi is not a manifestation of Goddess Durga but a form which symbolizes the victory of the […]
Durga Visarjan (immersion / Nimajjan) is the concluding event in Durga Navratri puja or Durga Puja. In 2025, Durga Visarjan date is October 20|21. Generally, Durga immersion is performed on Vijaya Dashami day. In Bengal and some other North Indian states, Durga Visarjan 2026 is performed on October 21. But nowadays to prolong the festivities, […]
Maha Saptami, Durga Saptami, is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2026, Maha Saptami date is October 17. Kalratri Maa is worshipped as part of Navadurga Puja on this year’s Saptami Navratri Puja. Saraswati Devi Puja is performed in Navadevi Alankarams procedure in South Indian Temples, mainly […]
What is the Significance of Navaratri Alankarams of Durga Mata? Why Goddess Durga worshipped in nine different forms on each day of Navaratri? A quote cited by Devi in Sri Devi Mahatmyam says “Ekaivaaham jagatyatra dviteeya kaa mamaaparaa” (I am the only eternal power in the world and none else the second). Therefore all these different […]
Kanya Puja, Kumari Pooja or Kanjak Pooja, is the main ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Kanya Puja date is October 18. In some regions, Kanya Pooja is performed on Durgashtami (October 18) or on Mahanavami (October 19). During Chaitra Navaratri, Kanya Puja date is March 26, Thursday. Kanya or Kumari Puja is a […]
“Amantran” is a Sanskrit word that translates to “invitation” or “calling.” In the context of Durga Puja, “Amantran” refers to the ritual of inviting Goddess Durga and her divine family to come and reside in the specially crafted idol or image for the duration of the festival. This ritual is a crucial part of the […]
Dashain is the most celebrated and the biggest festival of Nepal, Bhutan and some North Eastern states of India. In 2026, Dashain festival starts on October 11 with Ghatsthapana and ends on 21 October with Vijayadashami Tika or Bijayadashami. Tika and Jamara will continue till 21 October in 2026. Dasain 2026 dates – Dashain 2026 […]
Third day of Navratri is celebrated as Maha Tritiya Navratri Durga Puja or Sindhur Tritiya or Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. In 2026, third day of Navratri date is October 13 and March 21 in Chaitra Navratri. Navdurga and Dasamahavidya Goddesses are worshipped during Navratri puja in North Indian states but in South India Navadevi avataras […]
Mahalaya, Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha. In 2026, Mahalaya date is October 10. On this day, In Bengal, Durga Puja is started. Devotees welcome Goddess Durga or Mahishasura Mardhini to their homes on this day. The six-day long Durga Puja celebrations will be started on Mahalaya. In other parts of India, people observe […]
Ayudha Puja or Astra Pooja is one of the main rituals observed during Durga Navratri. In 2026, Ayudha Puja date is October 19. Ayudha Puja is celebrated on Vijaya Dashami in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. In Kerala Ayudha Puja is performed on Mahanavami day (19 October 2026). In some […]
19 October 2026 is Maha Ashtami Upvaas. It is an important fasting day during Navratri Durga Puja. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2026, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part […]
Triratri Vrata is a three-day Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2026, Triratri Navratri Pooja begins on October 17 and ends on October 19. Usually, it begins on Maha Saptami with Saraswati Avahan and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. As last three days of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, it […]