Navratri

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 4: Worship Maa Kushmanda for a healthy life

On the fourth day of Navratri, Maa Kushmanda is prayed to. It is believed that she blesses her devotees with improved health, wealth and strength. Ku stands for 'little', Ushma means 'energy or warmth', Anda stands for 'cosmic egg' - Maa Kushmanda is Lord Shiva's consort. 

Apr 16, 2021, 07:40 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 3: Pray to Maa Chandraghanta for valour and strength

There are four types of Navratris in the year, out of which only widely celebrated - the Chaitra Navratri (spring) and Shardiya Navratri (autumn). The other two are Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. 

Apr 15, 2021, 08:00 AM IST

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 2: Worship Maa Brahmacharini for peace and prosperity

There are four types of Navratris in the year, out of which only widely celebrated - the Chaitra (spring) and Shardiya Navratri (autumn). The other two are Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. 

Apr 14, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

US President Joe Biden greets people celebrating Vaisakhi, Navratri, other festivals

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (April 12) extended greetings to the South Asian and Southeast Asian communities, celebrating festivals like Vaisakhi, Navratri and Songkran.

Apr 14, 2021, 07:29 AM 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

Chaitra Navratri 2021, Day 1: Pray to Devi Shailputri for spiritual enlightenment

According to the Gregorian calendar, the Chaitra Navratri festival takes place in the months of March-April each year. The Ghatasthapana puja, Chandra Darshan will take place on April 13, 2021 - the first day of Chaitra Navratri. 

Apr 13, 2021, 07:41 AM IST

COVID-19 night curfew to hit Navratri celebrations in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, check details

With the surge in COVID-19 cases, several states and UTs have imposed strict restrictions including night curfews in order to curb the transmission of the deadly virus.  

Apr 11, 2021, 11:34 AM IST

Zee Adhyatma : History of Kedarnath, abode of Lord Shiva

Zee Adhyatma brings to you the History of Kedarnath, the abode of Lord Shiva.

Oct 30, 2020, 08:14 AM IST

Urvashi Rauleta performs Kanya Puja on Navratri, distributes food packets to underprivileged girls

Enjoying the Kanya Puja in her own philanthropic way, Urvashi Rautela took to the streets and distributed hygienically packed food boxes while mindfully wearing a facemask and gloves.

Oct 28, 2020, 14:01 PM IST

Zee Adhyatma : A visit to Pune's prominent Dagdusheth Ganesh mandir

Zee Adhyatma will take you to Pune's prominent Dagdusheth Ganesh mandir.

Oct 28, 2020, 07:36 AM IST

Bihar : Violence erupted in Munger during Durga idol immersion

In Bihar's Munger, ahead of first phase voting, violence erupted during Durga idol immersion.

Oct 27, 2020, 09:26 AM IST

Zee Adhyatma : Farewell to Maa Durga with Sindoor Khela

After nine days of festivities, people bid Farewell to Maa Durga with Sindoor Khela.

Oct 27, 2020, 07:54 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath performs 'Kanya Pujan', extends wishes on Dussehra

"Kanya Pujan is a symbol of the tradition of Sanatan Dharma of respecting Matrishakti (women)," said CM Yogi Adityanath. 

Oct 25, 2020, 21:07 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi extend Dussehra greetings to nation

Both President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi wished the people on the festival of joy and happiness and sought God's blessing.

Oct 25, 2020, 08:27 AM IST

Zee Adhyatam : Watch Special Story on Navratri

Watch Special Story on Navratri on Zee News.

Oct 25, 2020, 07:30 AM IST

Vijayadashmi 2020: Know the history and significance of Dussehra

As per Hindu belief, two important events took place on Dussehra - Goddess Durga killed the demon king Mahishasura and Lord Ram defeated Raavana showing the victory of truth over evil.

Oct 25, 2020, 07:04 AM IST

Shilpa Shetty shares a glimpse of daughter's first Kanya Pooja on Durga Ashtami

n the video clip, Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra feed halwa poori to girl . She also shared a glimpse of Samisha's little feet.

Oct 24, 2020, 17:52 PM IST

Durga Puja 2020: Here's why married Bengali women play Sindoor Khela

The five-day-long festivity of devotion, fun and pandal-hopping also includes many traditional rituals and practices strictly followed by Bengalis across the globe.

Oct 24, 2020, 15:58 PM IST

Bengali actress and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan and hubby Nikhil Jain play 'dhak' and dance on Durga Ashtami in Kolkata - Watch

On the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami, Bengali actress and TMC MP Nusrat Jahan and hubby Nikhil Jain played the traditional 'dhak' and danced in Kolkata's  Suruchi Sangha today. 

Oct 24, 2020, 13:37 PM IST

Bless us with happiness, good health: PM Narendra Modi seeks blessings on Durga Ashtami

The Prime Minister sought blessings from Goddess Durga seeking happiness, good health and prosperity for everyone. 

Oct 24, 2020, 11:01 AM IST