Navratri 2019

Sharad Navratri 2019: Here's why the 9-day-long festival is celebrated

One of the major festivals celebrated across India by the Hindus has officially begun. The 9-day-long festival starts from September 29 and it last till the 7th of the October with Vijayadashami falling on the 8th of this month.

Sep 29, 2019, 06:41 AM IST

Navratri 2019: Check the complete calendar and schedule of 9 days

The 9-long days of festivity will begin from September 29, 2019, and the preparations have already started in full swing.

Sep 27, 2019, 16:55 PM IST

Navratri 2019: Ghatasthapana timings and puja mahurat

There are four types of seasonal Navratris, but the one which falls in the months of either September-October is called Sharad or Shardiya Navratri and happens to be the most celebrated one. 

Sep 26, 2019, 08:47 AM IST

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

The festival of Navratri is the celebration of good over evil.

Apr 11, 2019, 15:46 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019, Day 6: Worship Maa Katyayani for a peaceful married life

The legend of Mahishasur and how the goddess killed him is the most popular one associated with the origin of Maa Katyayani, who put an end to evil and helped the gods from the clutches of this demon.

Apr 11, 2019, 08:10 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019, Day 5: Pray to Devi Skandamata for salvation and prosperity

She is the mother of Skanda, who is Lord Kartikeya—the god of wars, as per some beliefs. 

Apr 10, 2019, 08:10 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019, Day 4: Maa Kushmanda blesses her devotees with strength and wealth

She blesses her devotees with energy, power and guides them to take the right direction.

Apr 09, 2019, 08:02 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019: Here's the legend behind goddess Chandraghanta

The goddess can take a ferocious form if the need arises for the betterment of society. 

Apr 08, 2019, 08:40 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019, Day 3: Worship goddess Chandraghanta for courage

Goddess Chandraghanta is also known by other names such as Chandrakhanda, Chandika or Rannchandi.

Apr 08, 2019, 08:12 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019: Here's the legend behind celebrating Vasanta Navratri

Vasanta or Chaitra Navratri falls during the months of March-April while Sharad Navratri is celebrated during September-October respectively. 

Apr 04, 2019, 22:13 PM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2019: Complete day wise puja schedule

This year Chaitra Navratri starts from April 6 on Pratipada tithi. Ghatasthapana Chandra Darshana and Goddess Shailputri Puja will take place on the same day.

Apr 03, 2019, 21:23 PM IST