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Fish and meat shops to remain closed in Varanasi during Navratri

Uttar Pradesh | Mar 28, 2025, 11:29 PM IST

The decision has drawn strong criticism from a section of corporators, who argued it will impact the livelihoods of thousands of people. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation comprises 100 corporators, including 14 from the Muslim community.

Navratri 2025: 5 grains you can use to make food during Navratri fast

Food | Mar 28, 2025, 07:14 AM IST

When you're fasting for Navratri, you are not allowed to eat certain foods and this includes grains, meat and alcohol. However, there are some grains and flours that you can use to make meals. Here are some grain and flour options that you can use during Navratri.

Navratri 2025: Maa Durga will arrive on an elephant, know its spiritual significance

Lifestyle | Mar 22, 2025, 06:25 PM IST

This year, Chaitra Navratri will begin on March 30 and will end on April 6. The Vahaan of Maa Durga's arrival is decided depending on the day Navratri begins. Since, Navratri begins on Sunday, Maa Durga will arrive on an elephant. Know the spiritual significance of this.

Navratri 2025: Understanding the nine forms of Maa Durga

Lifestyle | Mar 20, 2025, 12:21 PM IST

During Navratri, the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. People observe fasts and worship these nine forms during Navratri. The festival holds immense importance in Hindu traditions and people celebrate it with a lot of joy and fervour. Read on to know about the nine forms of Maa Durga.

Know when Chaitra Navratri will begin this year

Navratri 2025 date: Here's when Chaitra Navratri will begin this year

Lifestyle | Mar 18, 2025, 02:02 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri begins on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar and since Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu lunar calendar, this festival is known as Chaitra Navratri. Read on to know when Chaitra Navratri will begin this year.

Navratri 2024, Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Temple Deity decked up, temple decorated with gold silver 4 c

VIDEO: Deity at Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Temple decked up with gold, currency in Visakhapatnam

Trending | Oct 11, 2024, 05:15 PM IST

Navratri 2024: Navratri is an annual festival celebrated to worship Goddess Durga, with the celebrations lasting for nine days.

Muslim inmates, British woman on death row observe Navratri fast in UP jail: 'All gods are one'

Uttar Pradesh | Oct 10, 2024, 11:14 PM IST

The prisoners expressed their belief in unity, stating that "all gods are one," reflecting a spirit of religious harmony during the auspicious festival. Navratri is being celebrated in several parts of the country.

Gujarat news, Class 9 of gujarat student dies of electrocution, gujarat student dies while decoratin

Gujarat: Class 9 student dies of electrocution while decorating school for Navratri

Gujarat | Oct 09, 2024, 08:51 PM IST

Gujarat news: The official said that the two other students who were involved in the activity sustained injuries and were hospitalised.

Pole falls on audience during Navratri Jagran

Ludhiana: Two women die, 15 injured after pole falls on them during Navratri event | VIDEO

India | Oct 07, 2024, 11:10 AM IST

A strong wind hit the stage where Navratri special Jagran was underway. An artist was singing a song and a few guests were on the stage when it collapsed.

Women playing dandiya during Navratri in Mumbai.

Navratri 2024: Maharashtra allows Dandiya till midnight on last three days, music till 10 pm

Maharashtra | Oct 04, 2024, 05:04 PM IST

Navratri 2024: The Maharashtra govt has also allowed the use of loudspeakers until midnight on three specific days during Navratri.

Navratri 2024: Aarti performed at Delhi’s Jhandewalan Mata temple to mark beginning of Durga Puja

News | Oct 03, 2024, 02:22 PM IST

Navratri 2024: Priests performed aarti at the Jandewalan Mata temple on the occasion of the first day of Sharadiya Navratri. The festival is celebrated with great devotion across India, with rituals and prayers honouring the goddess in her various forms.

YOGA TIPS: Healthy diet plan with yoga and fasting… How will it help in getting rid of obesity?

Yoga | Oct 03, 2024, 09:41 AM IST

When you fast, the calorie intake in the body also reduces due to lack of food.. and the body gets less energy… In such a condition, the metabolism gets the required energy from the fat present in the body… and the fat starts burning

Happy Navratri 2024: Wishes, messages, images, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share with family

Lifestyle | Oct 03, 2024, 07:27 AM IST

Celebrate Navratri 2024 by sharing heartfelt wishes, messages, images, and statuses for WhatsApp and Facebook with your loved ones. Spread joy and blessings during this festive season with family and friends.

Mumbai metro announces extension of train services for

Mumbai metro announces extension of train services during Navratri: 12 extra trips daily from Oct 7

Maharashtra | Oct 01, 2024, 09:17 PM IST

Mumbai Metro authorities said additional metro services will be provided between October 7 and October 11, 2024 and during this time, 12 extra trips will be operated daily, with a headway of 15 minutes, to ensure that citizens attending midnight festivities can travel conveniently and economically.

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