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 […]
Navadurga Puja
Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana, 16 October 2012
Today, 16 October 2012 Navratri Durga Puja begins with Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana). Sharad Navratri falls during Shukla Paksha of Ashwin Month as per all Hindu calendars. In 2012, Navratri is celebrated from October 16 to October 24 (Vijaya Dashami). Colour of the day: Red Naivedyam of the day (Food offering to Goddess Durga): ‘Ghee’ / […]
Durga Puja (Durga Navratri Pooja)
Durga Navratri Puja is the most celebrated Hindu festival in India. During Durga Pooja, Mother Goddess Shakti is worshipped in 9 different forms. The rituals and the celebrations may vary from place to place. Durga Navaratri puja starts on Ashwin Shukla Prathami (Ashwayuja Shukla Padyami) with Kalasha Sthapana or Ghata Sthapana. Before Ghata Sthapana, in […]