Goddess Durga

Chaitra Navratri 2018 schedule

Chaitra Navratri falls during the months of March-April in the Gregorian calendar.

Mar 14, 2018, 12:29 PM IST

Tripura: BJP to dress up 'Bharat Mata' in North East tribal attire

Bharat Mata is the national personification of India as a Mother Goddess, more specifically Goddess Durga. 

Nov 28, 2017, 22:31 PM IST

Dussehra 2017: Significance of Vijayadashami in East India

The last day of the 10-day-long Durga Puja festival culminates with the immersion of the Durga murti, following a grand procession.

Sep 30, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

Aamir Khan's Garba in Vadodara is breaking the internet- Watch video

It's that time of the year again when all of us are submerged in seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga. Praises of the goddess are being sung and the entire nation is busy celebrating, rejoicing and dancing Dandiya and Garba.

Sep 25, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Sharad Navratri 2017: How to reach Vaishno Devi to seek Mata Rani's blessings!

Nestled in the Trikuta Mountains in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is the holy shrine of Sherawali Mata.

Sep 23, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

Navratri 2017 day 1: Worship Maa Shailputri today

The nine day festival of Navratri is dedicated to goddess Durga- the epitome of justice and destroyer of evil. Each day in Navratri, the different nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. 

Sep 21, 2017, 09:28 AM IST

Navratri 2017: The nine forms of Goddess Durga

The luminous ten-armed goddess who is known as the destroyer of evil and the mother of all beings, Goddess Durga is worshiped extensively during the nine days of Navratri which celebrate her birth. The nine days, collectively known as Navratri are the days when people welcome the bewitching Goddess on earth.

Sep 08, 2017, 17:46 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 2 - Worship goddess Brahmacharini for peace and virtue!

Dressed in white, Maa Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Sati, King Daksha’s daughter, who was later married to Lord Shiva.

Mar 15, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 1 - Worship Devi Shailputri for good fortune

As Chaitra Navratri begins today, let’s worship Maa Shailputri.

Mar 14, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 1 - Ghatasthapana Puja timings and Vidhi

Ghatasthapana is a ritual that establishes the feminine power.

Mar 14, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017 schedule

Chaitra Navaratri coincides with the months of March-April in the Gregorian calendar.

Mar 14, 2017, 13:30 PM IST

Vijaya Dashami 2016: Teary-eyed devotees bid emotional farewell to Maa Durga

There was a festive look on the banks of the Ganga and other water bodies.

Oct 12, 2016, 08:13 AM IST

Vijaya Dashami 2016: Dussehra WhatsApp messages and SMS for your friends and family

Demons Ravana and Mahishasura who were known for treachery and destruction were annihilated by divine forces Rama and Durga respectively. 

Oct 11, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Nation celebrates Maha Navami

The auspicious festival of nine days is celebrated in the Indian month of Ashwina.

Oct 10, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Bangladeshi Hindus take part in Kumari Puja

In Hindu mythology, goddess Durga symbolises power and the triumph of good over evil.

Oct 10, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Navratri 2016: Maha Navami, the ninth night of grand festivities and auspiciousness

Maha Navami marks the third day of the grand Durga Puja celebrations as the festivities culminate with the Goddess’s visarjan on Dashami or Dusshera on the following day.

Oct 10, 2016, 11:01 AM IST

Navratri 2016: Worship Maa Kaalratri for auspicious results

Maa Parvati removed her outer skin to transform into Kaalratri to annihilate demons Shumbha and Nishumbha.

Oct 07, 2016, 09:20 AM IST

Durga Puja 2016: Final preparations for celebrations underway in Tripura

Decorators are busy giving the final finishing to the pandals, while artisans are working hard colouring the idols.

Oct 06, 2016, 12:41 PM IST

Navratri 2016: Worship Devi Katyayani today for strength and marital bliss

Goddess Katyayani is believed to be one of the most ferocious forms of Maa Durga.

Oct 06, 2016, 09:03 AM IST