Navratri festival

Navratri Controversy: Debate Erupts over Festival!

Preparations for Navratri are going on in full swing across the country, and especially in Uttar Pradesh, special preparations are being made for this festival.

Sep 29, 2024, 16:42 PM IST

Navratri Fasting Basics: Beginner's Guide To Navratri Vrat- Check Recipes for a Delicious Fasting Experience

Embarking on your first Navratri fast? Delve into this guide, where we simplify the art of fasting with two beginner-friendly, delectable recipes. 

 

Oct 14, 2023, 00:34 AM IST

S Jaishankar joins foreign envoys for Navratri celebrations in Gujarat- WATCH

After meeting delegates and ambassadors of several countries Jaishankar took to Twitter and said he looks forward to participating in the celebrations tonight.

Oct 01, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

MahaKatha: This is how Mother Chandraghanta had destroyed Mahishasura

Mother Chandraghanta was born in the third form of Mother Shakti to destroy the Asuras. Mother Chandraghanta is the one who removes the sufferings of the world. One who worships the mother with a true heart, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Chandraghanta, the form of Mother Shakti, is worshiped on the third day of Navratri. Maa Chandraghanta is considered to be the ultimate peacemaker and benefactor.

Sep 29, 2022, 07:34 AM IST

Mahakatha: Story of Maa Shailputri.

Today is the first day of Chaitra Navratri and on this day after Ghatasthapana, worship of Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga, is performed. Today, the first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri. Being the daughter of the mountain king Himalaya, the mother is called Shailputri. This form of the mother is very calm, gentle and influential. Ghatasthapana is performed on the first day of Navratri and Goddess Shailputri is worshipped.

Sep 26, 2022, 11:10 AM IST

Good news for Vaishno Devi pilgrims! Vande Bharat train services between New Delhi-Katra to resume soon

The Centre has recently asserted that pilgrims from across the country planning visits during Navratri festival will be able to do so.

Oct 09, 2020, 23:45 PM IST

Devotees throng temples across the country as Navratri begins

On the first day of Navaratri, Devi Durga is worshipped as 'Shailaputri'.

Oct 10, 2018, 08:45 AM IST

Navratri special: These Top 10 'Mata Ki Bhente' will make you sing 'Jai Mata Di'!

The holy festival of Navratri has come, when the devotees lavishly celebrate nine days and nights of prayer and fasting. This is the time to feel immensely purified by Durga Bhakti.

Apr 08, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Emerge as 'Goddess' itself this dandia season!

The festival of Navratra, calls for Dandia and Dandia nights are incomplete without a perfect-looking you! But, to attain perfect beauty you have to set your makeup basics right.

Oct 15, 2015, 13:02 PM IST

Navratri Puja: Pray to goddess Brahmacharini for peace and virtue!

On the second day of Navratri festival we bow in reverence before goddess Brahmacharini, an embodiment of Maa Parvati. The ‘gorgeous’ form of Durga, the idol of Brahmacharini is presented to her worshippers with a Kamandalu in her left hand and rosary in her right hand. Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratra and is most known as a personification of love and loyalty.

Oct 15, 2015, 09:44 AM IST

Muslim woman's devotion to Durga lauded by Hindu neighbours

A 45-year-old Muslim woman's devotion to Goddess Durga during Navratri festival has earned her applause from Hindus.

Oct 14, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Navratri special: Top 5 Bollywood films which are female oriented!

It is that time of the year when colourful clothes, dandiya nights and 'Durga Durga' chants can be heard from every nook and corner of the city.

Oct 01, 2015, 18:44 PM IST