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 2025, Chaitra Shukla Astami date is April 5. In Bengal, Vasant Navratri is celebrated as Basanti Puja for 3 days. Asthami is the […]
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Durga Puja Significance | Spiritual Importance of Navratri | Shri Devi Pooja Mahatmyam
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 […]
Ashokashtami – Ashok Astami during Chaitra Navratri at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar
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 2025, Ashokashtami date is April 5. This festival is celebrated with utmost gaiety in Bhubaneswar Lingaraj Temple. On this day, Rathotsavam (procession on chariot) […]
Chaitra Navratri Kalasha Sthapana, 30 March 2025 | Muhurat for Ghatasthapana
Kalash Sthapana time Navratri 2025, 30 March Best muhurat for Navratri Ghatasthapana 2025. Navratri Ghatasthapana Muhurat on 30 March 2025. 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 2025, Chaitra Navratri begins […]
Kanya Rashi Natives & Navratri Durga Puja
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’. […]
Simha Rashi Natives & Navratri Durga Puja
This post on Navratri Durga Puja for Simha Rashi natives explains about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Leo sign people. It is the highly auspicious period of time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings. The Simha Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘Bagalamukhi Mahavidya Puja’ (Pitambari Mahavidya Pujan). […]
Karka Rashi Natives & Navratri Durga Puja
This article on Navratri Durga Puja for Kara Rashi (Karkataka Rasi) natives explains about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Cancer sign people. It is the highly auspicious period of time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings. The Karka Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘Kamala Mahavidya Puja’ (Kamalatmika […]
Mithuna Rashi Natives & Navratri Durga Puja
This article on Navratri Durga Puja for Mithuna Rashi natives describes about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Gemini sign people. It is the highly auspicious period of time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings. The Midhuna Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘Bhuvaneshwari Mahavidya Puja’. Those who perform […]
Navratri Durga Pooja & Vrishabha Rashi Natives
This post on Navratri Durga Puja for Vrishabha Rashi natives describes about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Taurus sign people. It is the highly meritorious time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings from her. The Vrishabha Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘Shodashi Mahavidya Puja’ (Lalitha Tripurasundari Puja). […]
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 […]
Navratri Puja Remedies for Shukra Dosha
Navaratri Puja for Shukra Graha Dosha Nivarana – If you are suffering from Shukra Graha dosha or going through the bad phase due to Venus’ effects on your horoscope, then you can perform remedial Navaratri Puja. In 2019, Chaitra Vasant Navratri begins on April 6 and ends on April 13 with Sri Ramnavami. And Ashwin […]
Vrischika Rashi Natives & Navratri Durga Puja
This article on Navratri Durga Puja for Vrischika Rashi (Vruschika Rasi) natives explains about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Scorpio sign people. It is the most auspicious period of time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings. The Vrischika Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘Tara Mahavidya Puja’ (Neela […]
Tula Rashi Natives & Navratri Durga Puja
This article on Navratri Durga Puja for Tula Rashi (Thula Rasi) natives explains about the Goddesses to be worshipped by Libra sign people. It is the most auspicious period of time to worship Goddess Durga and get divine blessings. The Tula Rashi natives those who are Dasamahavidya Upasakas (Sadhaks), should perform ‘ Shodashi Mahavidya Puja’ […]
Navratri Puja Remedies for Ketu Graha Dosha
Navaratri Puja remedies for Ketu Graha Dosha Nivarana – If you are suffering from Ketu Graha dosha or going through the bad phase due to Ketu’s effects on your horoscope, then you can perform remedial Navaratri Puja. In 2019, Chaitra Vasant Navratri begins on April 6 and ends on April 13 with Sri Ramnavami. And Ashwin Sharad Navratri […]
Vasanta Navaratri 2025 in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple
Vasanta Navaratri, also known as Chaitra Navaratri, will begin on Chaitra Pratipada and end on Chaitra Shukla Navami or Dashami day. In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, the festivities start on Ugadi and continued till Chiatra Pournami day. In 2025, Vasanta Navaratri begins on March 30 and ends on April 6. Goddess Kanaka Durga is adorned […]
Vasant Navratri in Vindhyachal Vanavasini Devi Temple Shaktipeeth
Vasant Navratri, also known as Chaitra Navratri, is one of the two biggest celebrations in Vindhyachal Vanavasini Devi Shaktipeeth temple near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. In 2018, Vasant Navratri begins on March 18, ends on March 25, Sri Ramnavami. Puja begins from midnight with Kalash Sthapana. Vindhyachal Vanavasini temple is located on the banks of the […]
Nava Graha Shanti Puja during Navratri
Graha Shanti is an important ritual performed during Navratri Durga Puja. As a part of both Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Durga Navratri, Graha shanti puja is observed. Each day of Navratri, puja is offered to Navagraha and on particular day of specific graham is dedicated to that Graha shanti puja. After performing Kalash Sthapana ritual […]
Ashokastami 2018 | Ashokashtami during Basant Navratri
Ashokastami or Ashok Ashtami festival is observed on Chaitra Shukla Ashtami day on which Durgashtami is also observed during Basant Navratri. In 2018, Ashokastami date is March 24. This festival is mainly celebrated in Orissa, Bengal, Tripura and some other parts of Eastern India. Ashokastami festival is celebrated with utmost gaiety and much pomp in […]
Significance of Navaratri, Importance of Durga Navratri Puja
Significance, importance of Navratri Durga Puja is mentioned in several Puranas and other scriptures. As every other Hindu festival, Navratri also has some particular reason or factors to celebrate or observe. Hindu culture and way of living was started with Shakti worship. In other sense, every Hindu religious legend is associated with Shakti pooja. Puranas […]
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 […]