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Chaitra Navratri Day 4: Worship Maa Kushmanda for Intelligence & Wisdom
The holy days of Navratri have begun. There is a law to worship nine different forms of Maa Durga in Navratri. On the fourth day of Navratri, Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth form of Maa Durga is worshipped. March 25 is the fourth day of…
Chaitra Navratri Day 2: Worship Maa Brahmacharini to fulfil all wishes
New Delhi: Navratri has started and today is the second day of Navratri. Navratri is a Sanskrit word meaning -nine nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Goddess Shakti are worshipped and Dussehra is celebrated on the…
Chaitra Navratri 2023: History & Significance
Chaitra Navratri is among the well-known festival in Hinduism. It is the auspicious time of the year when devotees of Goddess Durga and Lord Rama observe fasts and pray to the gods for nine days to bless them with prosperity and happiness.…
Banaka Lagi Ritual Begins in Srimandir; Darshan Restricted for 4 Hrs
Puri: Darshan at Puri Srimandir is restricted as ‘Banaka Lagi’ or Srimukha Sringara ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings begins.
In view of the secret rituals, the general darshan of the sibling deities will be restricted for about…
Paramilitary Forces to be Deployed at Vaishnodevi for Chaitra Navratri
Katra: During the coming Chaitra Navratri, the Vaishnodevi hill shrine will be under the vigil of tight security comprising of QRTs (quick response teams) and a multi-tier security grid comprising police, CRPF, and other paramilitary…
ESA Shares Images of Cosmic Colour to Wish Holi
The European Space Agency (ESA) participated in the celebration and shared pictures of two colourful nebulae captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
The agency took its Instagram handle and said, "Cosmic colours for your Holi and Purim…
Mosque Covered Ahead of Holi to Avoid Any Tension in Aligarh
Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh): A mosque was covered with tarpaulin before the festival of Holi to ensure it is not smeared with colour.
According to reports, for the purpose of maintaining peace and order, Abdul Karim Masjid at Aligarh's most…
Deities of Srimandir to be Attired with Gold (Sunabesha) on Dola Purnima
Puri: The deities of Shri Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri will be attired with gold on the occasion of Dola Purnima today.
The representative idols of the Trinity, Gobinda, Bhudevi and Sridevi, will be carried on specially decorated…
Maha Shivratri Special: Foods One can Eat While Observing Fast
Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hinduism. This year the festival will be observed on February 18, 2023. On this day, devotees pray, observe fast and worship lord shiva. It is believed that fasting on Mahashivratri…
Magha Purnima 2023: Know Rituals & Significance of This Auspicious Day
Magha Purnima is celebrated on the full moon night or Purnima which falls in the month of Magha. This auspicious festival is celebrated on February 05.
During this occasion, people observe a whole-day-long fast and break the fast after…