Navaratri

Navaratri: World's longest, most dramatic and direct worship of the Universal Mother

In no other major religion of the world is the Goddess so boldly and colourfully worshipped as the Mother of the Universe, as she is honoured in Hindu Dharma. 

Oct 10, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

Navratri 2018: Ghatasthapana Puja timings, Tithi and Vidhi

The Sharadiya Navratri begins on October 10 and ends on October 18 this year. 

 

Oct 08, 2018, 15:26 PM IST

Hindu outfit seeks ban on Loveratri, announces Rs 2 lakh reward for thrashing Salman Khan

Since last week, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has been threatening the superstar over the name of the film. According to them, Loveratri is distorting the name of Navaratri, one of the most important Hindu festival.

Jun 02, 2018, 07:44 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2018: Day 2 - Worship goddess Brahmacharini for peace and virtue!

Durga, who represents the feminine form, is worshipped during Navratri - Nav meaning nine and Ratri meaning nights.

 

Mar 19, 2018, 06:22 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2018: Mantras dedicated to each of the nine forms of Durga

This year Chaitra Navratri begins on March 18 and culminates with Rama Navmi on March 25. 

Mar 14, 2018, 14:09 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2018 schedule

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

Mar 14, 2018, 12:29 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 schedule

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

Mar 14, 2017, 13:30 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi extends greetings on occasion of Navratri

Navratri is known for its ancient, traditional and modern garba and dandiya in Gujarat hugely participated by the young generation.

Oct 01, 2016, 09:07 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

Evil goes up in smoke as country celebrates Dussehra

Giant effigies of ten-headed demon king Ravana, his son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran went up in flames marking the triumph of good over evil.

Oct 22, 2015, 21:05 PM IST