Goddess Durga

Navratri 2016: Worship Goddess Skandamata today for wisdom, salvation

Since Durga gave birth to Lord Kartikeya in this form, she is known as Skandamata.

Oct 05, 2016, 09:59 AM IST

Navratri 2016 colour code: Sizzle in blue this evening – Style tips

Every year during Navratri, a colour code is assigned for each day.

Oct 05, 2016, 09:37 AM IST

Navratri 2016 colour code: Shimmer in red today – Style tips inside

Red is a very traditional Indian colour often used during festivals and most importantly during marriages.

Oct 04, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

Navratri 2016: Worship Goddess Kushmanda today for power and energy

This form of Durga is believed to have the power to reside within the sun.

Oct 04, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

This Muslim man offers prayers to Goddess Durga every Dussehra

A unique blend of communal and social harmony is being witnessed in the state capital, were a Muslim man named Irshaad Ali whose faith and devotion towards Goddess Durga is such that it astonishes many.

Oct 02, 2016, 09:49 AM IST

Navratri 2016: Did you know there is a colour code which you can follow?

Just as the festive spirit of Navratri has gripped the nation, we thought of telling you something very interesting about the nine-day long Goddess Durga festival.

Oct 02, 2016, 03:40 AM IST

Why Sharad Navratri is the most significant?

The auspicious occasion of celebrating the joyous Navratri festival is here. The nine-day long festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, which are worshipped each day.

Sep 30, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

Navratri Special: Send Goddess Durga's blessings to your loved ones with these TOP 10 WhatsApp messages!

Send Goddess Durga's blessings to your loved ones with these TOP 10 WhatsApp messages!

Sep 29, 2016, 11:31 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri—The legend behind it!

The auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri has begun and so it have the preparations to seek the blessings of Goddess Shakti.

Apr 08, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Navratri recipe: Stir fried Pumpkin with pickle flavor

Check out this unusual Navratri special recipe by Executive Chef Rayomund Pardiwalla, Mӧvenpick Hotel and Spa, Bangalore, this festive season.

Apr 07, 2016, 10:58 AM IST

Navratri recipe: Honey Chilly Arbi

This Navratri, check out this easy to make recipe by Executive Chef Rayomund Pardiwalla, Mӧvenpick Hotel and Spa, Bangalore.

 

Apr 07, 2016, 10:53 AM IST

Mahishasur event: JNU authenticates documents HRD Minister Smriti Irani quoted from

The festival has been observed on the campus every October since 2011 to debate caste issues as a tribute to the "demon" king Mahishasur, who was slain by Goddess Durga

Mar 01, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

Malayalam TV anchor clarifies on Smriti Irani-Mahishasur Martyrdom Day debate: Read

Sindhu Sooryakumar, an anchor of a Malayalam TV news show, on Monday clarified on a Facebook post, after she received more than 2,000 calls after she moderated a discussion on Friday night on whether celebrating Mahishasur Jayanti could be considered an act of treason.

Mar 01, 2016, 15:10 PM IST

Malayalam TV anchor discusses Mahishasur Jayanti debate started by Smriti Irani in Parliament, gets threat calls

Sindhu Sooryakumar had on Friday night moderated a discussion on whether celebrating Mahishasur Jayanti could be considered an act of treason.

Mar 01, 2016, 11:16 AM IST

No tribe in India venerates Mahishasur, says tribal scholar Prakash Oraon

Mahishasur, whom the popular belief views as the 'demon' slain by Goddess Durga, is not an object of inspiration or veneration for any tribal community in India, said Prakash Oraon, a tribal scholar in Jharkhand.

Feb 28, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

BJP high command cautions Smriti Irani to refrain from getting into 'melodramatic mode'

After HRD Minister Smriti Irani took the Parliament by storm with her fiery speech, rumours are rife that the BJP high command is not quite impressed with her 'melodramatic' show, report claimed on Sunday.

Feb 28, 2016, 13:46 PM IST

Sitaram Yechury receives threat calls allegedly for saying "wrong" things about Goddess Durga

The Rajya Sabha member had earlier claimed to have received threat calls on CPI (M) head office land line number on February 15 in connection with the varsity row.

Feb 27, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

Rajya Sabha will not function if Smriti Irani doesn't apologize: Congress

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Feb 26, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over Smriti Irani's remark on Durga

The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar this morning over Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani`s remark on Goddess Durga, with the opposition demanding her apology.

Feb 26, 2016, 12:28 PM IST