“Nabo Patrika,” also spelled as “Nabapatrika” or “Nabapatrika Puja,” is a unique and important ritual observed during the celebration of Durga Puja, primarily in the Indian state of West Bengal and among Bengali communities worldwide. Nabo Patrika translates to “New Plant” or “Nine Leaves,” and it involves worshiping a group of nine different leaves and […]
In the context of Durga Puja, “Kalparambho” refers to a specific ritual that marks the symbolic beginning of the worship of Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the Indian state of West Bengal and other parts of India, as well as among Bengali communities worldwide. The festival is dedicated […]
Kolabou or Nabo Patrika is an important ritual performed during the Navratri Durga puja in Bengal. It represents the nine forms of the Goddess Durga who is worshipped symbolically through nine varieties of plants. This was actually a ritual performed by the farmers for prosperous harvest, But later on with the increasing popularity of Durga […]
Ninth day of Navratri is known as Maha Navami Durga Puja. In 2025, 9th day of Navratri is on September 30. Colour of the day: PURPLE COLOUR Naivedyam of the day: Pulihora & Garelu are offered in South India. It is the last day of Navratri which concludes with Saraswati Visarjan or Saraswati Udyapan. It […]
Navratri Colours 2025, 9 colours of Durga Navratri 2025, Dresses to wear in Navratri 2025, saree colours for Navratri 2025, 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 […]
Here is the schedule of Durga Puja 2024, Durga Puja 2024 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 2024 starts on 8 October with Shashti Durga Puja and ends on 13 October with Bijaya dashami Durga Puja. […]
Mahanavami is the culmination day of Navratri. It falls on ninth day of Navratri in Ashwin Month. Mahanavami is celebrated on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami, the ninth day of Durga Navratri. In 2025, Mahanavami date is October 1 during Sharad Navratri and April 7 in Chaitra Vasant Navratri. Maha Navami is the last day of […]
“Bodhon” is an essential ritual in the celebration of Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival primarily observed in the Indian state of West Bengal and other parts of India, as well as among Bengali communities worldwide. Durga Puja is dedicated to Goddess Durga, the divine embodiment of feminine power and the destroyer of evil forces. […]
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 […]
Sindur Khela or Sindoor Khela is the ritual observed on the last day of Navratri Durga Puja. Navratri Puja is held for nine days in which the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on each day and on the tenth day, the festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated and the Goddess is given a grand […]
Durga Bilva patra puja is one of the most offered pujas to Goddess Durga. In many temples and houses, Durga puja is performed by using bilva patra for abhishekam and archana. Those who perform bilva patra puja to Goddess Durga will be blessed with eternal happiness and bliss. ‘Beejakshara thrayam’ is written on bilva patra […]
Durga Puja Significance, Spiritual Importance of Navratri (Shri Devi Pooja Mahatmyam) is discussed in this article.. Durga Navratri Durga Puja is the most auspicious time to worship the Mother Goddess. During these days, Durga will be in full swing and her powers are very active to bless her devotees and to destroy the evil forces. Devi […]
Durga Navratri puja in Bhadrakali Temple, Hanamkonda, is a jubilant festival celebrated for nine festive days. Durga Navaratri puja 2025 starts on September 22 and ends on October 2 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 […]
Durga Ashtami, also known as Mahashtami or Veera Ashtami, is the eighth day of Durga Navratri. Durga Ashtami is very significant as per the Hindu beliefs and the legend associated with Durga Navratri Ashtami. In 2025, Durga Ashtami date is September 30. On Ashwin Krishna Ashtami day, Goddess Bhadrakali, the powerful and fierce form of […]
Kumari pooja, Kanya Puja, is a ritual performed on Durgashtami day during Durga Navratri or Durga Puja. This puja is offered to virgin girls who are not attained puberty. Virgin girls are worshipped as nine Goddesses of Navaratri. In some places Kumari pooja is also performed on Mahanavami. How is Kumari Puja Performed? The devotees […]
Kumari Puja or Kanya Pooja is an important ritual during Durga Navratri puja. Usually, Kanya Kumari Puja is observed on Mahaastami (Durga Ashtami) day. Maha Astami is the eighth day of Durga Navratri Puja. Kanya Puja is also known as Kanjak Ashtami Puja in some regions. When is Kanya Puja celebrated in 2022 During Durga […]
Vijayadashami 2020 date is October 25 or 26 October? When to celebrate Dasara 2020 (Dussehra 2020). Read on this article to confirm the date of Vijayadashami in 2020.. You can also get information about in which city Vijayadashami is celebrated on October 26 and in which it is on 25 October in 2020… This year, […]
Nabapatrika or Nabopatrika is one of the popular rituals during Durga Pujain Bengal, Orissa, Bangladesh, and Assam. In 2022, Nabapatrika date is 2 October. It is observed on Saptami Durga Puja every year. Nabapatrika Time in 2022 is till 9.25 AM. Nabapatrika or nine plants symbolizing the nine Goddesses of Durga Puja are taken to […]
Kalparambho is one of the important rituals of the Bengalis during Durga Puja in Navratri. Navaratri marks the homecoming of the Goddess Durga from her heavenly abode. It is celebrated with huge enthusiasm all over the country. The Bengalis have a very unique and elaborate ways of worshipping the Goddess. There are different rituals for […]
Kalparambho Time 2022, Muhurat for Kalparambho in Durga Puja, Kalparambho on 1 October 2022, Timings of Kalparambho Pooja… The sixth day of navaratri puja is known as Durga Puja Sashti or Maha Sashti. It is believed that it is on this day that Goddess Durga arrives to the mortal world from her heavenly abode along […]