navratri 2017

Durga idol in gold saree attracts thousands of devotees in Kolkata

Thousands of devotees and revellers are making a beeline for a marquee in north Kolkata to pay obeisance to a Durga idol decked out in a sari made by using 22-carat gold worth crores of rupees, an organiser said on Friday.

Sep 29, 2017, 17:01 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Day 9 – Seek Maa Siddhidatri’s blessings to make wishes comes true

The ninth day of Navratri is spent worshipping Siddhidatri, a form of Durga who is known for her wish-fulfilling capabilities.

Sep 29, 2017, 10:25 AM IST

Kajol shares a majestic Maa Durga pic from pandal

Bollywood class actress Kajol is a devout Maa Durga devotee. Come Durga Puja every year and we see the Mukerjees lining-up at various Pandals. So, similarly this time we saw how Kajol along with her mother Tanuja and sister Tanishaa visited the idol makers ahead of the festivity.

Sep 28, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Day 8 –Worship Maa Maha Gauri to end sufferings

Unlike Kalratri, who is ferocious, Maha Gauri is calm and compassionate.

Sep 28, 2017, 08:06 AM IST

Baahubali's majestic Mahishmati city themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata looks jaw-dropping

The festive fervour of Durga Puja has immersed the entire nation and especially the beautiful city of Kolkata, where mother goddess is revered in her mighty avatar.

Sep 27, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Day 7 - Destroy ignorance by worshipping Devi Kalratri

She is believed to be the destroyer of all demoniacal powers, i.e., kaal.

Sep 27, 2017, 08:10 AM IST

Navratri 2017: Day 6 - Worship Devi Katyayani for blissful married life

The epitome of love and anger, the idols of Katyayani are portrayed with four arms and three eyes, and mounted on a lion.

Sep 26, 2017, 09:36 AM IST

Navratri 2017, Day 4—Pray to Maa Kushmanda for good health

The auspicious nine-day festival of Navratri is in full swing and celebrations can be seen across the globe. Not just in our country, but Devi devotees worship the goddess and immerse in the festive fervour on international land as well. 

Sep 23, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Know why eating onion and garlic is a big no-no during Navratri?

Each and every devotee who celebrates the festival of Navratri will never eat or even touch onion or garlic during the nine-day-long celebrations.

Sep 23, 2017, 14:26 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Day 3 - Worship Maa Chandraghanta for courage and strength

The Goddess wears the crescent on her head which resembles a moon and hence her name is Chandraghanta.

Sep 22, 2017, 16:28 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Day 2 - Worship Maa Brahmacharini for virtue and peace

She is depicted holding a Japa Mala in the right hand and a Kamandala in the left hand.

Sep 22, 2017, 08:12 AM IST

Navratri special recipe: Learn how to make yummy Jeera Aloo at home

Ingredients

Take 4 to 5 potatoes (depending upon the servings)
Boil the potatoes, peel them, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (jeera)

Sep 21, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Bollywood wishes Happy Navratri on Twitter

The festival of Navratri is here and the nation is all set to immerse in the magic of Maa Durga's blessings. The nine-day festival dedicates each day to a separate avatar of goddess Durga. 

Sep 21, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Sudarsan Pattnaik greets nation on Navratri with beautiful sand art! Pics

The nine day long festival of Navratri is dedicated to goddess Durga and is widely celebrated in the country. From Maata ki Bhente to Maa Durga's nine avatars, the atmosphere is full of positivity and joy. 

Sep 21, 2017, 12:32 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

Interactive music platform for revellers this Durga Puja

Two popular Durga Puja pandals will reverberate with music from a unique digital platform this year, as part of the 'Mix the City Kolkata' project, an initiative of the British Council.

Sep 16, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Easy way to reach Kamakhya Temple in Assam

One of the 51 Shaktipeethas spread across the nation, the Kamakhya Temple located in Assam is also one of the most important pilgrimage spots in the country. If you have plans to visit Assam anytime soon, do visit Goddess Kamakhya's temple!

Sep 15, 2017, 16:53 PM IST