Chaitra Navratri
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Chaitra Navratri 2026 Day 8: Chant Maa Mahagauri dhyan mantra, stotra and kavach for blessings
Spirituality | Mar 26, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTDurga Ashtami is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, symbolising purity and calm strength. Chanting her dhyan mantra, stotra and kavach is believed to bring mental clarity, emotional balance and overall well-being, making this day spiritually significant during Navratri.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Don’t offer these fruits, flowers and foods to Goddess Durga
Spirituality | Mar 25, 2026, 01:20 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 is a time of devotion to Goddess Durga, but certain offerings are considered inappropriate. This guide explains which fruits, flowers, and foods should not be offered during Navratri, along with key rules to follow for a pure and respectful puja.
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Chaitra Navratri Day 7: Maa Kalaratri’s significance, puja vidhi and mantras explained
Spirituality | Mar 25, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTNavratri Day 7 honours Maa Kalaratri, the fierce yet protective form of Goddess Durga. This guide explains her significance, rituals, mantras, and how devotees can seek courage, protection, and spiritual strength through her worship.
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Durga Ashtami 2026: Is it on March 25 or 26? Check correct date, tithi and kanya pujan muhurat
Spirituality | Mar 24, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTDurga Ashtami 2026 has caused confusion around whether it falls on March 25 or 26. Based on the Udaya Tithi, the festival will be observed on March 26. Here’s a simple breakdown of the date, timings, and kanya pujan muhurat.
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How to perform Navratri havan at home: Rituals and mantras explained
Spirituality | Mar 24, 2026, 12:35 PM ISTNavratri Havan is an important ritual performed during Chaitra Navratri, especially on Mahanavami. This guide explains the complete havan vidhi with mantras, along with the samagri list and step-by-step process to help devotees perform the ritual correctly at home.
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Navratri Day 6: What to wear, what to offer and why Maa Katyayani is worshipped
Spirituality | Mar 24, 2026, 06:47 AM ISTChaitra Navratri Day 6 on March 24, 2026, is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. The article explains her significance, puja vidhi, auspicious colour, and bhog, helping devotees perform rituals correctly and seek strength, courage, and protection.
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Navratri Day 5: What colour to wear and what to offer to Maa Skandamata
Spirituality | Mar 23, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 Day 5 will be observed on March 23, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata. The article explains her significance, the auspicious colours to wear, bhog to offer, and the benefits of worshipping her on this day.
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Chaitra Navratri begins with morning aarti: Devotees gather at Vaishno Devi, Delhi and Mumbai temple
Spirituality | Mar 19, 2026, 08:07 AM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 began with morning aarti at major temples across India. Despite rainfall in Katra, devotees gathered in large numbers to begin their pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi, while temples in Delhi and Mumbai saw steady footfall on the first day.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Best direction to place Maa Durga chowki at home
Spirituality | Mar 19, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19, and placing Maa Durga’s chowki in the right direction is an essential part of the ritual. This guide explains the most auspicious direction as per Vastu, what to avoid, and key setup rules to ensure positive energy, harmony, and maximum spiritual benefits.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: How to light Akhand Jyoti correctly, step-by-step guide and rules
Spirituality | Mar 19, 2026, 07:04 AM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19, and lighting the Akhand Jyoti is an important ritual observed during the nine days. This guide explains the rules, correct direction, materials, and step-by-step procedure to light the continuous flame, along with its spiritual significance and benefits.
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Chaitra Navratri Day 1 wishes: Maa Shailputri messages, Hindi wishes and images
Events | Mar 19, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTChaitra Navratri Day 1 marks the beginning of a spiritually significant journey dedicated to Maa Shailputri, symbolising strength, stability and fresh beginnings. As devotees welcome Navratri 2026, many are searching for meaningful wishes, status updates and messages that feel personal.
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Kalash sthapana muhurat for Navratri 2026: Check date, timing and how to perform it
Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 07:43 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19, coinciding with Amavasya this year. Here’s a complete guide covering kalash sthapana muhurat, snan-daan timing, tithi details and how the festival will be observed.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Dates, fasting rules, bhog list and meaning of the nine days
Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 04:05 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19, and here is a complete guide covering everything you need to know, from dates and fasting rules to day-wise bhog and the meaning behind the nine days of devotion.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: What to do during the 9 days to seek Maa Durga’s blessings
Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 02:02 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 will be observed from March 19 to March 26. This guide explains what devotees should do during the nine days, including fasting, daily prayers, mantra chanting, Kanya Pujan, and charitable acts. It highlights simple rituals and practices to seek Maa Durga’s blessings.
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Chaitra Navratri colours 2026 decoded: What to wear on each day and why
Lifestyle | Mar 18, 2026, 12:55 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 celebrates nine forms of Goddess Durga, with each day linked to a specific colour symbolising qualities like strength, purity, love, and prosperity. Wearing these colours is believed to bring positivity and align devotees with divine energy throughout the festival.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: What to eat and avoid during 9-day fast
Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 06:48 AM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19 and ends on March 27. The article explains fasting rules followed during the nine days, including what foods are allowed, what to avoid, and key rituals like Kalash Sthapana, Akhand Jyoti, and Kanya Pujan.
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March 2026 festival dates: When Gudi Padwa, Eid ul-Fitr, Chaitra Navratri and Rama Navami fall
Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTThe second half of March 2026 brings a unique overlap of major festivals across India, including Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri and Eid ul-Fitr. With multiple celebrations falling close together, it marks a culturally and spiritually significant period.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026: Complete bhog list for Maa Durga’s nine forms from Shailputri to Siddhidatri
Spirituality | Mar 17, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19 and ends on March 27, marking nine days of devotion to different forms of Goddess Durga. Each day has specific offerings, from milk sweets to halwa and chickpeas, reflecting tradition and spiritual significance.
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Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins March 19: Are auspicious ceremonies allowed during Navratri?
Spirituality | Mar 08, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTChaitra Navratri 2026 will begin on March 19 and continue for nine days, during which devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. While the period is considered spiritually powerful, many people wonder whether auspicious ceremonies like marriage, mundan, or housewarming can be performed.
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PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami, to visit Rameswaram today
India | Apr 06, 2025, 09:25 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi extended Ram Navami greetings, wishing the nation strength and prosperity. Devotees gathered in large numbers at Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and took a holy dip in the Saryu River. Temples in Delhi, including Jhandewalan are also witnessing a heavy footfall.