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 […]
Basanti Puja or Basant Navratri Durga Pooja is observed during Basant Navratri mainly in Bengal. Basant Navratri is the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and in Bengal it is observed for last 3-5 days of Navratri. In 2026, Basanti Puja starts on March 25 and ends on March 28. In some areas, this festival […]
Vasant Navratras (Chaitra Navratri, Sri Ram Navratri) is dedicated to Goddess Durga Devi, Maha Lakshmi Devi & Maa Saraswati Devi. In 2026, Vasant Navratri begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The celebrations of nine nights in Hinduism are considered as very significant and spiritually important. Vasant Navratras or Ram Navratri is also […]
What is Navaratri Vratha mahatmyam or mahima? Why Navratri vrat is observed in Chaitra month and Ashwin month (Ashwayuja Navaratri)? Similar to Ugadi and Sankranti, Sharan Navaratri festival celebration is also emerged from the latent knowledge of ancient times. In a scripture, Sage Veda Vyasa exemplifies the Navratri vrat mahima as below: Shrunu raha spravakshami […]
Durga Visarjan (immersion / Nimajjan) is the concluding event in Durga Navratri puja or Durga Puja. In 2025, Durga Visarjan date is October 2. Generally, Durga immersion is performed on Vijaya Dashami day. In Bengal and some other North Indian states, Durga Visarjan 2025 is performed on October 2. But nowadays to prolong the festivities, […]
Aparajita Puja is observed on Vijayadashami (Dussehra) during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2025, Aparajita Puja date is October 2. ‘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 Goddess over […]
Vijaya Dashami, also known as Dasara or Dussehra, is concluding day of Durga Puja. In 2025, Vijayadasami date is October 2. Many rituals are performed on Vijayadashami day. Simollanghan, Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Rajarajeshwari Puja, Kamalatmika Puja, Ayurdevi puja, Ayudha Puja, etc are observed on Vijaya Dashami day. Aparajita Puja is the culmination of four-day […]
Maha Saptami, Durga Saptami, is the seventh day of Navratri and second day of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2025, Maha Saptami date is September 29. 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 […]
“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 […]
Sandhi Puja 2025 timing, Auspicious Muhurat in Durga Puja 2025 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 […]
Dashain is the most celebrated and the biggest festival of Nepal, Bhutan and some North Eastern states of India. In 2025, Dashain festival starts on September 22 with Ghatsthapana and ends on 2 October with Vijayadashami Tika or Bijayadashami. Tika and Jamara will continue till 6 October in 2025. Dasain 2025 dates – Dashain 2025 […]
Third day of Navratri is celebrated as Maha Tritiya Navratri Durga Puja or Sindhur Tritiya or Sowbhagya Teej or Gauri Teej. In 2025, third day of Navratri date is September 24 and April 1 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 2025, Mahalaya date is September 21. 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 […]
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 […]
Ayudha Puja or Astra Pooja is one of the main rituals observed during Durga Navratri. In 2025, Ayudha Puja date is October 1. 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 (1 October 2025). In some […]
Vijayadashami is the tenth and last day of Durga Navratri. In Bengal it is the culmination day of Durga Puja. In 2025, Vijayadashami date is October 2. Vijaya Dashami, known with various names – Dussehra or Dasara – signifies the victory of good over evil. This festival is celebrated with much gusto in every region of India […]
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, […]
Triratri Vrata is a three-day Puja during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2025, Triratri Navratri Pooja begins on September 29 and ends on October 1. 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 […]
Durga Ashtami Puja, Durgashtami, Mahashtami, Veerashtami, is the main festival in Durga Navratri Pooja. Durga Ashtami is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Ashtami in Ashwin month or Ashwayuja masam. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. Rituals, Customs and Pujas to observe on Durgashtami Goddess Mahagauri is the Navadurga mata to worship on Durgashtami day. Maha […]
30 September 2025 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 2024, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, Mata Mahagauri Puja as a part […]