9 avatars of Maa Durga

Navratri 2024: Worship Nine Forms of Durga

Here are the nine forms of durga to know.

Sep 24, 2024, 10:08 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2023 Date: From Ghatasthapana To Ram Navami- Know Date, Time And Puja Vidhi

Chaitra Navratri is starting on 22nd March this year dedicated to the worship of Adishakti Maa Durga. Here is a complete guide to the spring festival which will mark the beginning of summer as per mythology.

Mar 01, 2023, 15:05 PM IST

Durga Puja 2022: Festive spirit ignites among devotees; a quick look at Pandals and celebration- IN PICS

Indians are jolted with joy, colour and happiness and are pumped with devotion owing to the onset of Hindu festivals beginning with Navratri. Celebrations engulf the nation as people worship the nine forms of the deity during Navratras. Pandals across the country are all picture perfect ready to welcome the devotees to visit their deity. From politicians to celebrities, everyone has gathered to celebrate the festival across the nation. After two whole years post-COVID, the country, especially West Bengal is at its full charm and vigour to resume its full fledged celebrations of Durga Puja. 

Devotees worship Maa Durga's nine incarnations throughout the nine-day Navratri celebration in order to earn her blessings. Each day of Navratri is associated with a goddess manifestation. People observe ceremonial fasts, recite shlokas dedicated to each goddess, wear new attire, offer bhog, and clean their homes throughout these nine days. They implore the goddess for her favour in order to have successful, joyful, and full lives.

Sep 30, 2022, 14:25 PM IST

Navratri 2022: &TV's female actors talk about ‘Naari ke Nau Roop’

Female artists of &Tv talked about 'Naari ke Nau Roop' to mark the nine-day holy festival of Navratri. The actors explained the significance of all nine days. 

Sep 26, 2022, 17:25 PM IST

Navratri 2022: Give up your need for luxury to appease Maa Durga's troubles

Many of us are unsure of the true significance of Shardiya Navratri, one of the major yearly Hindu festivals that unites the entire nation to celebrate it from the end of September to the beginning of October. Here is everything you need to know.

Sep 26, 2022, 11:45 AM IST

Shardiya Navratri 2022: Know the Do's and Don'ts during nine days of Navratri

The Shardiya Navratri is celebrated in October and it is commencing on September 26 and will end on October 5 with Dussehra. Let us walk through the dos and don'ts that one must keep in mind while observing the fast.

 

Sep 25, 2022, 17:26 PM IST

Navratri 2022: Colours for nine days of festival and their significance, start and end dates - check details

Navratri 2022 colours for each day: On each of the nine days of Navratri, nine avatars of Maa Durga are worshipped. A specific colour is considered auspicious for each of the 9 days. 

Sep 23, 2022, 12:41 PM IST