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  Valmiki Jayanti 2020: Date, significance, puja and history

  October 31, 2020 10:08 IST

  Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of the Ashwin month to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. This year, the birth anniversary of the ancient poet is being celebrated on October 31.

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  Author Samridh Seth announces launch of self-improvement book ‘Past Dwellers’

  October 30, 2020 11:38 IST

  The past is not a permanent state of being, but a stepping stone to the future, expressed the recently launched book ‘Past Dwellers’ by Author Samridh Seth.

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  Diwali 2020 Date Calendar:When is Deepawali, Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj

  November 11, 2020 13:15 IST

  Amavasya will fall on two days this year. This has resulted in confusion among people as to when they should celebrate the Diwali festival. Here is the date, puja timing, shubh muhurat and other details about the five days of Diwali week including Dhanteras, Narak Chaturdashi, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.

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  With Dussehra 'Bathukamma' celebrations also conclude in Andhra Pradesh

  October 26, 2020 8:48 IST

  Bathukamma celebrations are held throughout the ten days of Dussehra. Though primarily Bathukamma is considered as a festival of Telangana region, Krishna district villages bordering Telangana also celebrate this festival in a grand manner. Bathukamma means 'Goddess of Life'.   

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  Covid-19 dampens Navratri, Durga Puja celebrations

  October 25, 2020 11:30 IST

  While the world still reels under the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, festivities are impacted as well. As the country gears up for the festive season, the celebration of 'navratri', Durga Puja, and Dussehra have seen a slowdown, with a preference towards virtual festivities.

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  Everything about Bathukamma, the floral dance festival of Telangana

  October 25, 2020 9:05 IST

  Bathukamma begins on Mahalaya Amavasya and ends on 'Saddula Bathukamma' or 'Pedda Bathukamma' that falls on Ashwayuja Navami or Durgashtami which is two days before the festival of Dussehra. 

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  Happy Dussehra 2020: Wishes, Quotes, HD Images, Greetings, WhatsApp and Facebook status

  October 25, 2020 7:27 IST

  While the nine-day long Navratri festival comes to an end with Dussehra, people start preparing for Diwali which comes 20 days after Vijayadashami. Here are the wishes you can send out to your family and friends, in case you are away from them on Dussehra.

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  Navratri 2020 Maha Ashtami and Navmi: Know shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and how to do kanya puja

  October 25, 2020 6:26 IST

  Today is the eighth day of Navratri. It is also known as Maha Ashtami or Durga Ashtami. Today, the eighth avatar of power Mother Mahagauri is worshipped. The Goddess is called Mahagauri due to her fair color.

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  Dussehra 2020: Know these 10 interesting facts about Ravana, 6th will blow your mind

  October 23, 2020 20:33 IST

  Ravana who was Ramayana’s prime antagonist had a lot of interesting facts about him. Take a look

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  Navratri 2020 Day 7: Worship Maa Kaalratri on Durga Saptami, know puja vidhi, vrat katha, bhog

  October 23, 2020 7:12 IST

  On Durga Saptami of the nine-day long Navratri festival, one should offer jaggery or dishes made of jaggery to please the Goddess. By doing so, Maa Kaalratri removes poverty and brings happiness into everyone's life.

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  Happy Durga Puja 2020: Wishes, Quotes, Images, Messages to send to your loved ones

  October 22, 2020 20:56 IST

  While Durga Puja is a time of pandal hopping, gorging on delicious food, and wearing new clothes, it’s also a time to be with your family and friends and cherish each other. Here are some lovely Durga Puja 2020 wishes and images to send to your loved ones on the festive occasion.

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  Durga Puja 2020: Now you can seek Maa Durga's blessings sitting at home

  October 22, 2020 14:28 IST

  With the COVID-19 outbreak, Durga Puja associations across the country have decided to keep celebrations low key. Many pandal organisers will live stream the event for devotees through Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. 

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  Durga Puja 2020: Day and date-wise pujo chart, History and Significance

  October 22, 2020 12:25 IST

  If Durga Puja is a time for prayers and reverence, it's no less a time for celebration - for catching all the action in the city, and of course enjoying delicious food. During this time, one can spot the most beautiful idols of the Goddess and also enjoy endless rounds of shopping.

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  Pushpanjali online to pandal hopping, how Durga Puja 2020 has gone virtual

  October 22, 2020 12:24 IST

  In the wake of the increasing COVID-19 cases, various Durga Puja pandal committees have made arrangements for virtual 'darshan' this time, while barring the physical entry of visitors. Not just the pandals, even 'Pushpanjali' pooja has gone online this year. 

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  Navratri 2020 Day 6: Worship Goddess Katyayani; Significance, Puja Vidhi, Mantra and Stotr Path

  October 22, 2020 7:08 IST

  Maa Durga's sixth avatar, Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. Hindu mythology says that Goddess Parvati took this form to kill the demon Mahishasura. Therefore Katyayini started to appear as a warrior Goddess and the day ever since is being celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil.

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  Navratri 2020 Day 5: Know Maa Skandamata’s Puja timings, Vidhi and Mantra

  October 21, 2020 17:31 IST

  On the 5th day of Navratri Goddess Skandamata is worshipped who is actually Goddess Parvati. Read on to know the details of Puja timings, vidhi and mantra.

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  Navratri 2020 Day 4: Know Maa Kushmanda’s Puja timings, Vidhi and Mantra

  October 21, 2020 6:30 IST

  All you need to know about Maa Kushmanda’s puja vidhi, timings and mantra are here. Read on to know the details

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  Navratri 2020 Day 3: Here’s the Vidhi, Mantra and Aarti for Maa Chandraghanta

  October 19, 2020 15:45 IST

  Maa Durga’s third avatar Goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped on the this day of Navratri. Read on to know the details about puja, mantra and aarti

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  Happy Navratri 2020 Day 2: Worship Goddess Brahmacharini; Know Significance, Puja Vidhi, and Aarti

  October 18, 2020 7:18 IST

  Navratri 2020 Day 2: Considered the second avatar of goddess Durga, Brahmacharini, clad in white clothes holding Japa mala (rosary) in her right hand and Kamandal, a water utensil in her left hand governs the planet of Mangal.

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  Navratri 2020: Here are 9 avatars of Goddess Durga worshipped each day

  October 17, 2020 17:04 IST

  Started on 17th October, 'Sharad Navratri' or 'Sharadiya Navratri' would culminate on 25th October 2020 with Dussehra. For these nine days people worship 9 avatars of Goddess Durga while following their fast.

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  Happy Navratri 2020 Day 1: Worship Goddess Shailputri; Know Puja Vidhi, Mantra and Aarti

  October 17, 2020 6:34 IST

  Day 1 of Navratri is marked as devotees worship the goddess Shailputri and observe fast. It is said that the moon is governed by this goddess and those who worship her on Day 1 of Navratri get good fortune and luck.

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  Happy Navratri 2020 : Date, Puja Vidhi, Muhurat, Timings, Significance and Why is it Celebrated

  October 16, 2020 20:37 IST

  This annual festival of Navratri is celebrated not just in India but all around the globe and holds a lot of importance for the Gujarati, Bengali and Maharashtrian communities. Navrati 2020 begins on October 17 on October 17 with Shailputri puja, and end on October 26 with Vijay Dashami and Durga visarjan.

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  World Students' Day 2020: History, Theme, Importance, Inspirational Quotes by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

  October 15, 2020 10:50 IST

  Students' Day is commemorated on Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary because Dr Kalam was a dedicated teacher and identified himself foremost in that role before anything else.

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  Gandhi Jayanti 2020: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Facebook and WhatsApp Status, Images, Photos

  October 01, 2020 17:43 IST

  One of the biggest historical figures, Mahatma Gandhi was born on the 2nd of October 1869 Porbandar. Known for his philosophies of non-violence or ahimsa, Bapu's birth anniversary is celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly. On his 151st birth anniversary, we are here with some quotes, images, messages, and status that you could send to your friends to celebrate the man who sacrificed himself for the freedom of our nation.

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  Happy Daughters' Day 2020: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, WhatsApp Status for your princess

  September 27, 2020 11:53 IST

  Daughter’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September. Like other special days, it’s a time for having fun, treats, and shared activities. On the special day, here are some lovely wishes, messages, quotes, images, WhatsApp status for your princess.

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  Happy Vishwakarma Puja 2020: WhatsApp Messages, Facebook Status, Wishes, HD Images, Greetings

  September 15, 2020 17:25 IST

  Lord Vishwakarma is Brahma’s son, whose divine works holds immense significance for artisans and craftsmen is worshipped with a great fervor every year. On the occasion of Vishwakarma Puja, here are wishes, quotes, messages to share with your loved ones on the holy festival.

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  Hindi Diwas 2020: 5 amazing Hindi slang words which we wish were there in English

  September 14, 2020 19:32 IST

  People who are fluent in Hindi and understand the language should be knowing that there are some words which always sound more effective when said in Hindi than English. So, today on Hindi Diwas we bring you a few slang words which we wish were there in English.

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  Durga Puja 2020: Here’s why there is a gap between Mahalaya and Shashthi

  September 10, 2020 0:40 IST

  The festive season is on and everyone is looking forward to Durga Puja which is in October. However, this time there is almost a month’s gap between Mahalaya and Shashthi, which is known as the first day of Durga Puja.