India gears up for the auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri, commencing on September 22, 2023, and concluding on October 2, 2025. Devotees will worship the nine manifestations of Maa Durga, each ...

Navratri is one of the most celebrated festivals in India which is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, collectively known as Navadurga. Each form carries a special significance and ...

The journey begins at the root, with Maa Shailaputri, the daughter of the King of the Himalayas, Himavan. Clad in simple purity, she holds a trident and a lotus, her serene face radiating ...

Navratri, one of India’s most cherished festivals, spans nine nights and is dedicated to honouring the divine feminine energy, Maa Durga in her nine avatars, collectively known as Navadurga. Each form ...

Soma Behera is the only girl from the Kumbhar community to take up the job of crafting the idols of Goddess Durga at puja pandals. CUTTACK: At Shilpi Kumbhar Sahi in Cuttack, Soma Behera holds a ...

Chaitra and Shardiya Navratri 2025: Navratri is not limited to just one season, it occurs twice a year. The first, Chaitra Navratri, is celebrated in March-April (the Hindu month of Chaitra), ...

Navratri 2025 Day 8: Navratri is the time to honour and worship Maa Durga and her nine forms. Each of the nine forms represents a side of the divine feminine power. Collectively, all nine forms are ...

Navratri is one of the most awaited festivals, celebrated with devotion and joy to mark the homecoming of Maa Durga. Beyond the rituals and celebrations, Navratri also carries deep cosmic messages for ...

Chaitra Navratri, also known as ‘Vasanta Navratri’ or ‘Rama Navratri,’ is a significant festival celebrated over a period of nine days, from the Pratipada tithi till the Navami tithi of the Shukla ...

Navratri is a nine-day festival wherein people worship Maa Durga. Navratri takes place twice every year, once during Spring (March-April) and once during Autumn (September-October). The one that takes ...