Sharad Navratri

Navratri 2022: Try this simple recipe of Navratri Paneer Tikki at your home

This festival, try making this delicious recipe curated by Chef Navneet Shekhawaat

Oct 02, 2022, 13:20 PM IST

Navratri 2022, Day 7 puja: Maa Kalaratri blesses her devotees with 'fearlessness', chant her mantras!

Sharad Navratri 2022: Maa Kaalratri, also called the Shubankari which means auspicious in Sanskrit, it is said that she gives auspicious and positive results to her devotees, making them fearless.

Oct 02, 2022, 07:05 AM IST

Navratri 2022, Day 6 puja: Pray to Maa Katyayani for happy married life, chant these mantras!

Navratri 2022 puja, Day 6: According to Skanda Purana, Devi Katyayani came into being from the spontaneous anger of the gods to kill the demon—Mahishasur.

Oct 01, 2022, 07:05 AM IST

Navratri 2022, Day 5 puja: Maa Skandamata bestows power, prosperity and salvation

Navratri 2022 wishes: The festival takes place four times a year - Chaitra (spring), Shardiya Navratri (autumn), Ashada and Magha Gupt Navratri. 

Sep 30, 2022, 07:05 AM IST

Navratri 2022, Day 4 puja: Worship Devi Kushmanda for good health, chant her powerful mantras!

Navratri Day 4 puja: Ku means 'a little', Ushma means 'warmth' or 'energy', and Anda means 'cosmic egg'. Goddess Kushmanda is believed to have created the universe with her divine smile.

Sep 29, 2022, 07:00 AM IST

Navratri 2022 recipes: Try making Honey Jeera Badam this festival!

Navratri Food recipes 2022:  Try out this special recipe for the occasion of Navratri by Chef Vicky Ratnani.

Sep 28, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

Navratri 2022, Day 3 puja: Pray to Maa Chandraghanta for courage!

Navratri 2022 news: Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on the third day of the festival. She has a third eye on her forehead and stands for bravery. Trishul, Lotus, Gada, Kamandal, Sword, Bow, Arrow, Japa Mala, Abhayamudra, Gyan mudra are her weapons and she mounts on a tiger.

Sep 28, 2022, 07:15 AM IST

Navratri 2022 recipes: Make Almond Goji Berry Boondi Laddoo and Rose Kheer at home

Happy Navratri 2022:  Try out these special recipes for the occasion of Navratri and satiate your taste buds. These tempting recipes are curated by Chef Manish Mehrotra and are ideal for festivities.

Sep 27, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

Navratri 2021 Day 8: Worship Maa Mahagauri on Durga Ashtami, know mantras to chant

Mahagauri is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri. Maa Mahagauri is believed to be an avatar of Devi Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva.

Oct 13, 2021, 07:55 AM IST

Navratri 2021: Why onion and garlic are shunned from your kitchen during this festival?

Maa Durga is worshipped during these nine days and Navratri coincides with Durga Pujo—both celebrate the victory of good over evil. 

Oct 08, 2021, 15:09 PM IST

Exclusive: Tips to stay healthy while fasting for Navratri

Among the Navratri celebrations, fasting forms an integral part of the occasion. While fasting for 9 days may seem challenging, but if planned well, you may reap the benefits of the auspicious occasion, both spiritually and health-wise.

Oct 07, 2021, 13:18 PM IST

Navratri 2021: Day 1 of Sharad Navratri begins, know why it is significant

On Day 1 of Navratri, goddess Shailputri is worshipped. During these 9 days of festivity, different avatars of goddess Durga are evoked and prayed to.

Oct 07, 2021, 07:56 AM IST

Durga Puja 2020 begins from October 22: Quick checklist on day-wise pujo chart!

People immerse themselves in devotion, enjoy the fun and pandal-hopping remains a highlight beside many traditional rituals and practices strictly followed by Bengalis across the globe.

Oct 21, 2020, 13:53 PM IST

Navratri 2020: Day 1 of Sharad Navratri begins, here's why it is significant

On Day 1 of Navratri, goddess Shailputri is worshipped. During these 9 days of festivity, different avatars of goddess Durga are evoked and prayed to.

Oct 17, 2020, 09:47 AM IST

Navratri and Durga Puja 2020 calendar: Date and day-wise puja chart

The 5-day Durga Puja festivity, widely celebrated across the globe, is a major festival of Bengalis. This year it begins from October 22 to 26 respectively. 

Oct 03, 2020, 15:05 PM IST

Navratri 2019 Day 7: Worship Goddess Kalratri for making you fearless

The auspicious occasion of Navratri began from the 28th of September and will last till the 7th of October, Vijayadashami is celebrated on the 8th of October. The nine-day long festival marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with must gusto and fervour across the globe.

Oct 05, 2019, 07:48 AM IST

Navratri 2019 Day 4: Worship Goddess Kushmanda for strength and wealth today

This form of Durga is believed to have the power to reside within the sun. Hence, she has the radiance and the glow to sustain and preserve energy. Mounted on a tiger, the goddess is depicted with Ashta Bhuja or eight hands.

Oct 02, 2019, 10:06 AM 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

Sharad Navratri 2018: The significance of celebrating this festival

The practice of worshipping the mother goddess and the legend behind it varies from place-to-place.

Oct 16, 2018, 12:23 PM IST

Navratri 2018: Here's the complete schedule of 9 days

The power of Devi Durga is hailed and celebrated during 9-days.

Oct 09, 2018, 09:06 AM IST