Goddess Durga
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What you must buy during Navratri 2025 to invite Maa Durga’s blessings
September 20, 2025 13:57 ISTNavratri 2025 is a time for devotion and auspicious beginnings. Here’s a guide on what to buy during the nine days to bring prosperity and blessings home.
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Shardiya Navratri 2025: Maa Durga to arrive on elephant, know what it means
September 11, 2025 19:05 ISTShardiya Navratri 2025 begins on September 22. Maa Durga will arrive on an elephant this year, symbolising prosperity, harmony and positive global changes.
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Durgabari Temple’s Durga puja enters 148th year: Unique offerings include meat, fish, eggs as prasad
Lifestyle | October 05, 2024 14:17 ISTThe unique offerings attract devotees from all corners of the country to come and participate in the Durga puja celebrations at Durgabari Temple. Durgabari Temple's Durga Puja is going to be a grand event in its 148th year with its exclusive offerings and cultural events.
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Navratri kickstarts on October 3, know which goddess to worship on which day during 9-day festival
Lifestyle | October 03, 2024 17:30 ISTEmbark on a spiritual journey! Know about the nine goddesses worshipped during Navratri, their significance, and rituals to observe for a blessed and auspicious celebration.
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When is Dhumavati Jayanti 2024? Know date, timings, significance, rituals and more
Lifestyle | June 13, 2024 14:09 ISTDhumavati Jayanti, a significant day in Hinduism devoted to the worship of Goddess Dhumavati, the seventh Mahavidya, falls on Friday, June 14, 2024. The auspicious time for Dhumavati Puja on June 14th lies during the Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi.
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When is Shukla Ashtami 2024? Know date, timings, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | May 15, 2024 6:34 ISTBy observing Shukla Ashtami with devotion and following the rituals, devotees hope to receive the blessings of Goddess Durga and embark on a prosperous and successful phase in their lives.
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Chaitra Navratri 2024: Essential do’s and don'ts for observing the fast
Lifestyle | April 09, 2024 16:03 ISTObserving the fast during Chaitra Navratri is not just a religious tradition but also an opportunity for spiritual growth and self-discipline. By following these essential dos and don'ts, you can make the most of this auspicious time and experience the divine presence of Goddess Durga in your life.
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When is Chaitra Navratri 2024? Know the start and end date, muhurat, puja rituals, and significance
Lifestyle | April 02, 2024 10:45 ISTChaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri, marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar year. This nine-day festival honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating her power and seeking her blessings.
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Healthy Evening Snacks: Apple Sticks to Peanut chaat, 5 popular snacks you can relish
Food | November 11, 2022 18:02 ISTEating snacks between the main meals is a habit of many. While it is a good habit if you have them at good intervals, it can turn out to be harmful if you are not careful. Here are 5 healthy evening snacks options that you can relish between meals.
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Happy Navratri 2022: 5 best garba places to visit in Delhi-NCR
Lifestyle | October 03, 2022 12:57 ISTNavratri is the festival of Goddess Durga which symbolises divine femininity with dancing, fasting, and feasting. It's celebrated for nine days all across India. Besides offering prayers to Goddess Durga, many devotees also perform Garba & enjoy with friends and family.
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Navratri 2022: Know what NOT to offer Goddess Durga during nine days
Lifestyle | September 24, 2022 16:47 ISTNavratri 2022: The nine-day festival is approaching; before the festival begins, consider what not to offer to Goddess Durga. Check out.
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Chaitra Navratri 2022: Do THESE special measures on Mahashtami to increase happiness and prosperity
Books & Culture | April 09, 2022 10:13 ISTChaitra Navratri 2022 Today: By taking these special measures and chanting a few mantras on the day of Maha Ashtami (April 9) all your problems will be removed.
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Chaitra Navratri 2022: Know what NOT to offer Goddess Durga during nine days
Books & Culture | March 31, 2022 20:48 ISTChaitra Navratri 2022: All the devotees must keep in mind a few things before performing the puja of Goddess Durga and her avatars during the nine auspicious days.
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Chaitra Navratri 2022: Wishes, Messages, SMS, Greetings, Images, Stickers for Facebook & WhatsApp
Books & Culture | March 31, 2022 6:30 ISTHappy Chaitra Navratri 2022 everyone! Celebrate the auspicious festival of Goddess Durga by sending wishes, messages, SMS, greetings, images and wallpapers to your near and dear ones on Facebook, WhatsApp to make this nine-day-long festival special.
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Chaitra Navratri: Maa Durga will come on horse this year; know significance of every ride of deity
Books & Culture | March 30, 2022 15:23 ISTOn Chaitra Navratri 2022, Goddess Durga will arrive on the earth riding a horse. Every vehicle of Maa Durga has its own importance and effect on mankind. Read here to know the significance of each ride of the deity.
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Chaitra Navratri 2022: Please Goddess Durga by chanting Durga Chalisa | Read it here
Books & Culture | March 30, 2022 8:14 ISTChaitra Navratri 2022: It is said that if a person chants Durga Chalisa on Navratri, the goddess showers her blessings on him/her. Its recitation is considered auspicious in the scriptures for the praise of Durga not during Navratris but also on other occasions. Just in case, you are unversed in the same, here's Durga Chalisa in both Hindi and English that can come to your rescue!
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Durga Puja 2021: Know about Sindoor Khela ceremony, history, significance and much more
Books & Culture | October 13, 2021 19:24 ISTOn the last day of Shardiya Navratri, married Bengali Hindu women offer vermilion or sindoor to Goddess Durga's feet and apply it on each other celebrating the festival with great fervour and joy.
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Shardiya Navratri 2021: Nine avatars of Goddess Durga to be worshipped each day
Books & Culture | October 06, 2021 19:35 ISTOctober 7 marks the first day of the nine-day festival, 'Navratri' which is a celebration of the mighty valour of Goddess and all her different avatars. The festival defines Goddess Durga's victory as she defeated the demon Mahishasur.
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Nepal: Young girls worshipped during 'Kumari Puja' celebrations
News | September 19, 2021 18:37 ISTDecked up in red-coloured finery, several young girls under the age of seven lined up to be worshipped turn by turn at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu for the 'Kumari Puja'. It is a tradition that worships pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of Goddess Taleju. Taleju is the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga.
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J&K: 1200-year-old sculpture of Goddess Durga recovered in Bugdam
India | August 31, 2021 17:29 ISTThe Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered approx 1200-year-old sculpture of Goddess Durga from the Khan Sahib area of Budgam district on Tuesday.
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