Navratri celebrations

Navratri 2023 Recipes: 5 Mouthwatering Indian Sweets You Must Try For A Modern Festive Twist

The festive spirit is in full swing as Navratri kicked off earlier this week. Sweets hold a special place, making it difficult for anyone to resist. Here, are five delicious sweets that you must try during Navratri to satisty your sweet tooth.

Oct 18, 2023, 10:49 AM IST

Navratri 2023: 6 Unique And Artistic Ways Of Celebrating Navratri In South India

Ever wondered how Navratri is uniquely celebrated down South? Let's venture on a colorful journey through the artistic and lively traditions of Navratri in South India. 

Oct 16, 2023, 14:09 PM IST

Stones pelted at garba venue in MP, govt razes houses of three accused

 The stone pelting incident occurred on October 2 night at Surjani village under the Sitamau police station limits in Mandsaur district, about 345 km away from the state capital.

Oct 04, 2022, 20:28 PM IST

Navaratri celebrations in full swing at Kamakhya Devi Temple

to mark the Navratri celebrations, hundreds of devotees thronged Kamakhya Devi Temple on Monday. Read this to know more.

Sep 26, 2022, 14:24 PM IST

On Maha Ashtami, Sudarsan Pattnaik creates breathtaking Maa Durga sand art using seashells at beach - Watch

The festival of Durga Puja and Navratri coincide in the month of September-October usually, each year.

Oct 13, 2021, 16:42 PM IST

Navratri 2021, Day 3: Worship Maa Chandraghanta for courage, chant these mantras for her blessings!

On the third day of Navratri, Maa Chandraghanta is prayed to. As the name signifies, Chandraghanta means a half-moon shaped like a bell.

Oct 09, 2021, 07:43 AM IST

Navratri 2021, Day 2: Pray to goddess Brahmacharini for prosperity, chant these mantras!

During Navratri, nine different forms of Navdurga are worshipped and devotees seek Maa Shakti's blessings. The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. 

Oct 08, 2021, 07:50 AM IST

Navratri 2021: Shamita Shetty, Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, other celebs share warm wishes!

On the first day of Navratri, many Bollywood celebs such as Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, and Shamita Shetty shared festive greetings on social media.

Oct 07, 2021, 18:24 PM IST

On Navratri, Urvashi Rautela shares divine pic from Joshimath in Uttarakhand - See Photo

Sharad Navratri begins from today and will last till Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 15, 2021.

Oct 07, 2021, 17:42 PM IST

As Chaitra Navratri 2021 begins, devotees throng Devi temples across the nation - In Pics

On Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Shailputri is worshipped. Maa Shailputri is one of the Navadurgas and is worshipped on the first day of Navratri.

Apr 13, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

Navratri 2020, Day 6: Pray to Maa Katyayani for a happy married life - know the significance and mantra

During the nine days of Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On the sixth day, devotees pray to Goddess Katyayani.

Oct 22, 2020, 07:46 AM IST

Navratri 2019 Day 8: Worship Maa Maha Gauri today to get relief from sufferings

Durga, who represents the feminine form, is worshipped in nine forms and each day is dedicated to one of her avatars. 

Oct 06, 2019, 05:50 AM IST

Navratri 2019: Know the origin and existence of the 51 Shaktipeethas

Shaktipeethas are places of worship dedicated to Maa Durga. If you are wondering about how these Shaktipeethas came into existence, here is a popular legend describing their origin.

Oct 03, 2019, 09:22 AM IST

Last minute styling hacks for Dandiya nights

The famous dandiya nights during Navratri call for decking up in traditional outfits, so make sure you are avoiding some last minute mess up with the right style.

Oct 15, 2018, 15:22 PM IST

Divyanka Tripathi blasts Jet Airways for flight delay, fumes on Twitter!

Popular television actress Divyanka Tripathi is known for speaking her mind without mincing any words. Recently, she took to the micro-blogging site and blasted Jet Airways for a delayed flight.

Oct 03, 2017, 15:17 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: Must visit places in India during the festival

India has many festivals throughout the year and each one is celebrated with much zeal and enthusiasm. The festival of Navratri is a nine-day long festival, dedicated to Goddess Durga- the destroyer of evil. Right from dandiya and garba nights to children's favourite, 'Ramleela' being conducted all across the country, the festival brings about joy, happiness and positivity.

Sep 14, 2017, 16:46 PM IST

Navratri 2017: Must visit places in Delhi-NCR

Harbinger of blessings and peace, the nine-day long festival of Navratri fills each soul with pure joy and happiness.  All across the country, Navratri is celebrated with much zeal and enthusiasm.

Sep 14, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

'People of all religions are welcome to Garbas'

Navratri is a festival which can be celebrated by all, irrespective of their caste or religion, says one of the organisers of Ruparel Navratri Utsav 2017 in Mumbai.

Aug 31, 2017, 17:49 PM IST