Vijayadashami is the tenth and last day of Durga Navratri. In Bengal it is the culmination day of Durga Puja. In 2026, Vijayadashami date is October 20. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]