Chaitra Navratri 2021

Sanjay Dutt sends out wishes on Ram Navami, urges all to stay safe

It is said that Lord Ram was born on the Navami tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Chaitra month. After the 9-day festivity of Chaitra Navratri coinciding with Ram Navami on Wednesday, devotees are looking forward to welcoming the birthday of Lord Rama. 

Apr 21, 2021, 17:41 PM IST

Deserted temples, masked devotees: Ram Navami festivity remains low key amid COVID - In Pics

On the auspicious occasion of Lord Rama's birthday - Ram Navami celebrations were ushered with much reverence in the country. 

Apr 21, 2021, 17:00 PM IST

Jai Shri Ram, hails Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut, Lata Mangeshkar and other Bollywood celebs on Ram Navami!

After the 9-day festivity of Chaitra Navratri coinciding with Ram Navami on Wednesday, devotees are looking forward to welcoming the birthday of Lord Rama. 

Apr 21, 2021, 13:05 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 9: Maa Siddhidhatri fulfills divine desires, wishes of devotees

The 9-day long festival of Navratri began this year on April 13 and will last till Ram Navami on April 21 respectively. During this festive time, 9 different forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. On the 9th day of Navratri, Maa Siddhidhatri is prayed to. 

Apr 21, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Ram Navami 2021 puja muhurat timings: Full puja vidhi, fasting ritual

After the 9-day festivity of Chaitra Navratri coinciding with Ram Navami on Wednesday, devotees are looking forward to welcoming the birthday of Lord Rama. 

Apr 20, 2021, 18:06 PM IST

Tulsi Kumar feels blessed to have performed at Vaishno Devi shrine during Chaitra Navratri

Tulsi Kumar performed at Vaishno Devi, and she says it was a blessing to be able to perform at the shrine during the ongoing festival of Navratras.

Apr 20, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 8 Durga Ashtami: Maa Mahagauri puja, Kanjak puja timings

On the eighth day of Navratri, Mahagauri is worshipped. The 9-day long festival of Chaitra Navratri began on April 13 and will end on April 21, Ram Navami respectively. Different forms of Nav Durga are prayed to during the nine days of festivity. 

Apr 20, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 7: Pray to Devi Kalratri for auspicious results and fearlessness

On the 7th day of Navratri, Devi Kalratri, also known by the name Kaalratri is worshipped. Devi Kalratri is regarded as one of the many destructive forms of Maa Shakti which includes Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi and Durga.

Apr 19, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 6: Worship Maa Katyayani for blissful married life, her legend and powerful mantras

On the 6th day of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Katyayani is worshipped by the devotees. She is the second name of Goddess Parvati, Adi Parashakti or Amarakosha, as per the Sanskrit lexicon. She is also hailed as the fierce avatar of Maa Durga as per some beliefs.

Apr 18, 2021, 00:48 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 5: Worship Maa Skandamata for salvation and prosperity, chant these mantras

The auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri is being celebrated with full gusto and excitement. The 9-day long festivity began this year from April 13 and will last till Ram Navami on April 21 respectively. During this time period, nine different forms of Devi Durga are worshipped. 

Apr 17, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

Even Gods are scared of COVID-19! Goddess Durga wears a face mask in THIS UP temple during Navratri

To spread awareness on the importance of wearing face masks, a priest of a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah had placed the face mask on the idol of Goddess Durga.

Apr 16, 2021, 11:58 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 4: Worship Maa Kushmanda for a healthy life

On the fourth day of Navratri, Maa Kushmanda is prayed to. It is believed that she blesses her devotees with improved health, wealth and strength. Ku stands for 'little', Ushma means 'energy or warmth', Anda stands for 'cosmic egg' - Maa Kushmanda is Lord Shiva's consort. 

Apr 16, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 3: Pray to Maa Chandraghanta for valour and strength

There are four types of Navratris in the year, out of which only widely celebrated - the Chaitra Navratri (spring) and Shardiya Navratri (autumn). The other two are Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. 

Apr 15, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 2: Worship Maa Brahmacharini for peace and prosperity

There are four types of Navratris in the year, out of which only widely celebrated - the Chaitra (spring) and Shardiya Navratri (autumn). The other two are Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. 

Apr 14, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

As Chaitra Navratri 2021 begins, devotees throng Devi temples across the nation - In Pics

On Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Shailputri is worshipped. Maa Shailputri is one of the Navadurgas and is worshipped on the first day of Navratri.

Apr 13, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 1: Pray to Devi Shailputri for spiritual enlightenment

According to the Gregorian calendar, the Chaitra Navratri festival takes place in the months of March-April each year. The Ghatasthapana puja, Chandra Darshan will take place on April 13, 2021 - the first day of Chaitra Navratri. 

Apr 13, 2021, 07:41 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Full puja schedule, day-wise calendar and timings

Majorly, the festival of Navratri is celebrated twice a year—Chaitra Navratri during the springtime and Sharad Navratri, which takes place ahead of the autumn. 

Apr 10, 2021, 16:39 PM IST