Navratri
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What should you do with the sacred barley after the Navratri? Know the religious significance
Spirituality | Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 PM ISTWondering what to do with the sacred jau after Navratri? From immersing barley in water and placing it near a tree to keeping it in your safe, know five traditional practices and the religious beliefs associated with them.
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Navratri Maha Ashtami 2026: Which flower is dear to Maa Mahagauri? Know the auspicious colours, bhog
Spirituality | Oct 18, 2026, 10:05 AM ISTNavratri Maha Ashtami 2026 is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga. Know which flower is considered auspicious for her worship, which colours to wear on Durga Ashtami and what traditional bhog devotees can offer.
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Navratri Day 7 2026: Maa Kalaratri puja vidhi, mantra, bhog and significance
Spirituality | Oct 17, 2026, 06:54 AM ISTNavratri Day 7 falls on October 17, 2026, and is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri. Know the goddess's significance, puja vidhi, mantra, upasana mantra and traditional bhog offerings for Sharad Navratri Saptami.
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Confused about Maha Ashtami and Navami dates? Check all Navratri 2026 dates from Saptami to Dussehra
Spirituality | Oct 16, 2026, 09:43 AM ISTNavratri 2026: Confused about the dates of Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra? Check the festival calendar, Panchang timings and auspicious muhurat for puja and Navratri vrat parana.
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Day 6 of Navratri 2026: Maa Katyayani puja vidhi, mantra, bhog and colour
Spirituality | Oct 16, 2026, 08:26 AM ISTMaa Katyayani is worshipped during the sixth day of Navratri for courage, protection and strength to overcome obstacles. Discover the rituals, traditional offerings, mantras and beliefs linking the goddess to marriage and the victory of good over evil.
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Maa Skandamata worship on Navratri Day 5: Bhog, mantra and puja steps
Spirituality | Oct 15, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTNavratri Day 5 2026 is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga. Know which bhog to offer, the puja vidhi, mantra, samagri and rituals to follow while worshipping the goddess at home.
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Swiss ambassador Maya Tissafi joins Gujarat's Navratri festivities, calls it 'truly remarkable'
offbeat | Oct 14, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTSwitzerland's ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, joined a grand Garba event in Gujarat during Navratri 2026. Dressed in a colourful lehenga choli, she praised the festival's spirit of devotion, culture and community at an event attended by around 50,000 people.
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Navratri Day 4 2026: Maa Kushmanda's favourite bhog and puja rules to know
Spirituality | Oct 14, 2026, 06:56 AM ISTNavratri Day 4 is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga. Know what bhog to offer, including malpua and petha, the puja vidhi, mantra, samagri and important rituals to follow while worshipping the goddess.
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What to eat during Navratri fasting? 8 snack ideas to try at home
Lifestyle | Oct 13, 2026, 07:24 PM ISTLooking for tasty Navratri fasting snacks? Try these eight vrat-friendly options, including sabudana vada, makhana chaat, kuttu pakora, aloo chaat, roasted peanuts, sweet potato chaat, paneer tikka and makhana kheer.
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Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami on the same day in 2026, check puja timings
Spirituality | Oct 13, 2026, 03:41 PM ISTMaha Ashtami and Maha Navami will be observed on October 19, 2026, according to the North Indian Panchang. Check the tithi timings, Sandhi Puja muhurat, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri puja vidhi, and Kanya Pujan rituals for Sharad Navratri.
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Day 3 Navratri goddess 2026: Who is Maa Chandraghanta? Check today's colour, mantra and puja vidhi
Spirituality | Oct 13, 2026, 11:08 AM ISTNavratri Day 3 is being observed on October 13, 2026, with devotees worshipping Maa Chandraghanta. Red is today's Navratri colour, while milk and kheer are common bhog offerings. Know the goddess's significance, mantra and puja vidhi.
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Navratri 2026 colours as per Vastu: 9 days, 9 colours and their significance
Lifestyle | Oct 12, 2026, 10:34 AM ISTNavratri 2026 brings nine colours associated with each day of the festival. From white and red to orange and pink, know the significance of all nine shades as per Vastu beliefs and how to incorporate them into your clothes, flowers and home decor.
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Maa Brahmacharini puja on October 12: Know shubh muhurat, rituals and flowers to offer
Spirituality | Oct 12, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTNavratri 2026 day 2 falls on October 12, when devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini. Know the puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, favourite flowers, significance and rituals to follow on the second day of Sharadiya Navratri.
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CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Jhandewalan Temple, seeks wisdom for those 'spreading anarchy'
Delhi | Oct 11, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTSharadiya Navratri is the nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The first day is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri.
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Sharadiya Navratri 2026 begins today, check out the Ghatasthapana muhurat and puja vidhi
Spirituality | Oct 11, 2026, 07:53 AM ISTSharadiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11, with devotees worshipping Maa Shailputri on the first day. Know the Ghatasthapana muhurat, auspicious timings, puja vidhi, mantra and the significance of the nine-day festival.
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Shardiya Navratri and Durga Puja 2026 calendar: Dates for Ashtami, Navami, Vijayadashami and more
Spirituality | Oct 10, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTShardiya Navratri and Durga Puja 2026 bring days of prayers, fasting and festive celebrations. Check the complete calendar, including Navratri start and end dates, Ghatasthapana muhurat, the nine forms of Maa Durga and important Durga Puja rituals from Shashthi to Vijayadashami.
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Railways to run two Navratri special trains between New Delhi and Katra: Check schedule, route
Business | Oct 07, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTThe Northern Railway said train number 04083 from New Delhi to SMVD Katra will depart New Delhi at 2 pm on October 9 and 16 and reach Katra at 3 am the following day. Train number 04084, will depart Katra at 10 am on October 10 and 17 and reach New Delhi at 11.30 pm the same day.
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Navratri 2026 dates, check full Shardiya Navratri calendar from Ghatasthapana to Dussehra
Spirituality | Sep 21, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTShardiya Navratri 2026 begins on October 11 with Ghatasthapana and Maa Shailputri Puja. Check the complete day-wise Navratri calendar, including the nine forms of Maa Durga, Durga Ashtami, Mahanavami and Dussehra.
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Gupt Navratri: Spiritual mentor shares significance of Das Mahavidyas and 3 powerful remedies
Spirituality | Jul 16, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTGupt Navratri is considered a powerful time for spiritual practice and devotion. Spiritual mentor Jai Madaan has explained the significance of the Das Mahavidyas and shared 3 simple remedies dedicated to Maa Kali, Maa Baglamukhi and Maa Matangi during the festival.