Durga Puja, the five-day puja to Goddess Durga, begins with Maha Shashthi Puja in West Bengal, Assam, Orissa, and Bangladesh. The festival begins with Shashthyadi Kalparambha on 1 October 2022. Usually, the first phase of Durga Puja festivities starts off with Mahalaya. In 2022, Mahalaya is on September 25 and the festivities go on till […]
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Durga Puja SMS in Bengali
Here are few Durga Puja SMS messages and wishes in Bengali. In 2020, Durga Puja begins on October 22 and ends on October 26. Durga Puja SMS – 1 “Dhaker tale dhunichi nachon etai prachin riti moner frame e bandhiye rekho durga pujor smriti” “Shiuli phuler gandho makha sharat akash khani kash phul r ghaser […]
Goddess Durga’s Arrival, Departure for Navratri Durga Puja 2024
Goddess Durga’s Arrival, Departure for Navratri Durga Puja 2024 predictions, indications… Arrival of Goddess Durga on Doli (Palanquin) and Departure on Elephant predicts more difficult times, abundance of food grains, greater yield of crops, superb growth in agriculture sector and greater availability of water for the year of 2024. In 2020, Goddess Durga is arriving […]
Navratri Durga Puja & Mesha Rashi Natives
This post on Navratri Durga Puja for Mesha Rashi natives explains about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Aries sign people. It is the best time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings from her. The Mesha Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘Tara Mahavidya Puja’. Those who perform Durga […]
RK Math Durga Puja 2019, Hyderabad
RK Math is one of the popular and prestigious matha to host Durga Puja in a grand way. This year, Durga Puja begins on October 4 with Chandi Puja and ends on October 8 with Durga Nimajjanam. Ramakrishna Matham , located in Domalguda, Hyderabad will be hosting Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja on Sharad Purnima. […]
Items required for Saptami Durga Puja
Items required for Saptami Durga Puja, material needed for Durga Saptami Puja are listed here. Jute ropes, red thread, alta, four finger rings, four yadnyopaveet, a pot, a mirror, a tekatha, sandalwood, mashkolai, hibiscus flower, small noibeddo, one big earthen lamp, panchapallab, pancha ratna, panchashasha, panchaguri, vermillion, items for arati, items for the yadnya – […]
Durga Puja at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam
Durga Puja celebrations at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati in Assam begins on Pitru Paksha Ekadashi (5 October 2018) with Pashekia Puja. As per the temple legends, Kamakhya leaves Kailash on Indira Ekadashi for Devi Paksha which begins on Ashwin Pratipada (10 October 2018). Prior to Navratri Durga Puja celebrations, Kamakhya temple is cleaned and decorated with […]
Durga Navratri Festival in Ancient Times | Navadurga Puja
According to some scriptures, in ancient times, Durga Navratri festival was a special festival for the Kshatriyas. The four-month long monsoon season was a critical time to perform any type of military activity. Hence, the Kshatriyas start their activities for new conquests. Kings worship Navadurga, nine manifestations of the Mother Goddess, before 9 days of […]
Vehicles of Goddess Durga Arrival, Departure for Navratri
Goddess Durga arrival, departure during Navratri Puja is considered very significant. The vehicles on which Goddess Durga comes and goes on the first day and the last day of Navratri respectively represents the coming year’s harvest, prosperity, happiness, wealth, health, etc, for people. These are considered as omens for Navratri. The various modes for Durga’s […]
Kumari Puja on Kanjak Ashtami during Navratri Durga Puja
Kumari Puja or Kanjak Ashtami puja is an important ritual observed during Navratri Durga Puja. In 2022, Kumari Puja date is October 3, Durga Ashtami. In some regions, it is observed on Mahanavami i.e. October 4. Kumari Puja is worshipping young girls who have not attained puberty. Durga or any other Mother Goddess is equal […]
Durga Puja Pandal or Mandap – Preparations for Durga Pooja
Durga Puja pandal or pooja mandap which we select is the most important thing in performing and accomplishing Durga Navratri puja. Select a plain and wide place and clean it with fresh water (if possible use Ganga water). Draw some floral designs (rangoli petterns) with flour. Arrange a Pooja pandal or mandap and decorate or […]
PM Modi for – Eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav, Durga Puja
PM Narendra Modi on Eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav, Durga Puja.. Expressing concern over the issue of rising pollution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to the nation to celebrate Ganesh Utsav and Durga Puja in an eco-friendly way. Addressing the nation in the 23rd edition of his Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Modi said, […]
Maha Ashtami Upvaas 2015
Maha Ashtami Upvaas is a compulsory fasting day for those who observe Navratri Vrat. In 2015, Maha Ashtami Upvaas date is October 20. Also known as Durga Ashtami Upvaas, it falls on the same day of Durga Ashtami. On Maha Ashtami day in 2015, Saraswati Balidaan / Visarjan, Ekratrotsa, Sri Mahalakshmi Jaagar Kolhapur, Bhadrakali Avataar, […]
Maha Sashti 2015
Maha Sashti, Durga Sashti, is the sixth day of Navratri. It marks the beginning of Durga Puja in Bengal. In 2015, Maha Sashti date is October 19. On Maha Sashti, Durga idol is brought to pandals from the place of idol preparation in Bengal and some other Eastern parts of India where Durga Puja is […]
Navratri Puja Vidhi, Procedure with Mantras & Slokas
Navratri Puja Vidhi, procedure with Mantras, slokas, stotrams is given here. Navratri Puja procedure is mentioned here with Shodashopachara Puja steps and step-by-step puja vidhanam. First day of Navratri Second day of Navratri Third day of Navratri Fourth day of Navratri Fifth day of Navratri Sixth day of Navratri Seventh day of Navratri Eighth day […]
Bathukamma 2015, Bathukamma Festival date in 2015
Bathukamma 2015, Bathukamma Festival 2015 date, Bathukamma Panduga 2015, Bathukamma festival in Telangana. Batukamma Panduga (Batukamma Festival) is the biggest festival in Telangana state. In 2015, Batukamma date is October 20. On this festival, Batukammas are worshipped. Batukamma is the representation of Patron Goddess – Maha Gauri. The fetival is celebrated during the nine days […]
Durga Puja 2019 dates, Calendar
Durga Puja 2019, Durga Puja 2019 dates, Durga Puja calendar 2019. In 2019, when Durga pooja begins, durga puja ends?. Durga Sashti, Saptami, Durga Ashtami. Durga Puja is a four-day Puja observed in Bengal, Odisha, Assam and Bangladesh. Bengali Hindus around the world celebrate Durga Puja for 4-5 days starting from Maha Sashti till Vijaya […]
Sindhur Khela 2017 date
Sindhur Khela or Sindoor Khela is the ritual observed on the last day of Navratri Durga Puja. The 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 […]
Durga Ashtami, 2 October 2014
2 October 2014 is Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami, Virashtami Vrat. It falls on the eighth day of Navratri, Ashwin Shukla Ashtami day. It also marks the third day of Durga Puja, Ashtami Durga Puja in Bengal, Assam, and other Eastern parts of India. In Telangana, a special regional festival called Bathukamma Panduga (Bathukamma Festival) is celebrated. Bathukamma […]
30 September 2014 – Kalparambho, Bodhon, Amantran
Today, 30 September 2014 marks the beginning of Durga Puja in Bengal. Also observed as Maha Sashti or Durga Sashti, it is the sixth day of Navratri in other parts of India. Kalparambho Durga Puja, Bodhon, Amantran and Adhibas are the main rituals of first day of Durga Puja. Durga Puja Timings, 30 September 2014 Shashti […]