Bhavani Jayanti, also known as Bhavani Ashtami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Goddess Bhavani. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Astami, eighth day in bright half of Chaitra Month. In 2024, Bhavani Jayanti date is April 16. Bhavani Ashtami is also celebrated as Chaitra Navratri Durgashtami, and Ashokashtami in other parts of India. Bhavani […]
Chaitra Shukla Astami, eighth day in bright half of Chaitra month, is a big festival in Hinduism. Chaitra Shukla Astami is celebrated as Durga Ashtami during Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri. In 2024, Chaitra Shukla Astami date is April 16. In Bengal, Vasant Navratri is celebrated as Basanti Puja for 3 days. Asthami is the […]
Nav Varsh is the Hindu New Year in calendars followed in Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Maharashtra. In 2024, Nav Varsh date is April 9. It is observed on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the day after Amavasya in Chaitra month. As per the traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, it is […]
Kalasha Sthapana time in Navratri 2024, 9 April, Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2024. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 9 April 2024. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. Chaitra Navratri begins on […]
Devi Damanotsav is observed during Vasant Navratri in Chaitra Month. In 2024, Devi Damanotsavam date is April 17. It marks the end of Navratri Durga Puja as it is observed on Durga Navami, 9th or final day of Navratri (Shukla Paksha Navami in Chaitra maas). Goddess Durga is worshipped with Damana or Dhavanam leaves (botanical […]
Sri Ram Navratri or Sri Rama Navami Navaratri celebrations are held during bright half of Chaitra month (April). Ram Navratri is also known as Vasant Navratri or Chaitra Navratri. In 2024, Ram Navaratri puja begins on April 9 with Ugadi/ Gudi Padwa and ends with Sri Ram Navami. Ram Navami 2024 date is April 17. […]
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 2024, Basanti Puja starts on April 15 and ends on April 18. In some areas, this festival […]
On 9 April 2024, Chaitra Navratri begins. Chaitra Navratri (Vasant Navratri) is one of the big Hindu festivals across the world. As the name suggests, it is celebrated for 9-nights. In 204, Vasant Navratri begins on April 9 and ends on April 17. Shukla Paksha Pratipada marks the beginning of Navratri. Apart from Kalasha Sthapana […]
Vasant Navratras (Chaitra Navratri, Sri Ram Navratri) is dedicated to Goddess Durga Devi, Maha Lakshmi Devi & Maa Saraswati Devi. In 2024, Vasant Navratri begins on April 9 and ends on April 17. The celebrations of nine nights in Hinduism are considered as very significant and spiritually important. Vasant Navratras or Ram Navratri is also […]
Navratri 2024 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, […]
Sindhara Dooj is celebrated on second day of Durga Navratri in Ashwin month & Chaitra Navratri. It is also known as Gauri Dwitiya or Sowbhagya Dooj or Sindoor Dooj. In Sharad Navratri, Sindhara Dooj 2024 date is October 4. Vasant Navratri Sindhara Dooj date is April 10. In Chintpuri Temple and Nainadevi Temple in Himachal […]
Brahmacharini is the second Goddess of nine Durgas – Navadurga Goddesses. Brahmacharini is one who performs penance. As per the Hindusim, Veda, Tattva and Tapa are three synonyms for the word Brahma. Bramhacharini mata is worshipped on the second day during Durga Puja in Durga Navratri. In 2023, Brahmacharini Puja date is October 16 in Sharad […]
Goddess Shailputri is the first among the nine Navadurga Goddesses. Shailputri mata is worshipped on the first day during Durga Navratri Pooja. In 2023, Maa Shailaputri Puja date October 15 in Ashwin Navratri and March 22 in Chaitra Navratri. The Goddess is worshipped on Kalash Sthapana or Ghatsthapana day. Appearance and Iconography of Maa Shailaputri: […]
Second day of Navratri 2023, October 16, is known as Sindhara Dooj, Dwitiya Navratri Durga Pooja. The Goddess to worship during the second day of Navaratras varies from place to place. Naivedyam (Food offering to Goddess) of the day: Sugar / Ravva Kesari & Pulihora Navdurga Goddesses, Dasa Mahavidya Shaktis, and Saptamatruka and Ashtamatruka Goddesses […]
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 […]
Sri Rama Navami, Sri Rama Jayanti, celebrates the birthday of Lord Sri Rama. Sri Ram Navami 2024 date is April 17. Sri Rama Navami Navaratri utsavams begins on April 9 with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Nav Varsh) and ends on Srirama Navami (17 April) in 2024. Sri Ramanavami Puja Muhurtham 2023 […]
Chaitra Navratri, Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Navratri 2023 dates during Chaitra month in March 2023 are – from March 22 to March 30. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra […]
Ashokashtami is one of the major festivals celebrated in Orissa during Chaitra month. Ashok ashtami is observed on Chaitra Shukla Ashtami, the eighth day in shukla paksha of Chaitra month. In 2024, Ashokashtami date is April 16. This festival is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Bhubaneswar Lingaraj Temple. On this day, Rathotsavam (procession on chariot) […]
Kalash Sthapana time Navratri 2022, 2 April Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2022. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 2 April 2022. Chogadiya, Gulikai Kalam, Amrit Kalam, Abhijit Lagnam, etc. Kalasha Sthapana or Ghatasthapana is invoking Goddess Durga for Navratri puja. For this, devotees should follow the best muhurat or auspicious time. In 2022, Chaitra Navratri begins […]
This article on Navratri Durga Puja for Kanya Rashi (Kanni Rasi) natives explains about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Virgo sign people. It is the most auspicious period of time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings. The Kanya Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘ Bhuvaneshwari Mahavidya Puja’. […]