People witness Goddess Kali's skills in Allahabad – Read more
It is believed that Sita, Lord Ram`s wife, takes on the guise of Goddess Kali to protect her husband.
Oct 07, 2016, 11:48 AM IST
Navratri 2016: Worship Devi Katyayani today for strength and marital bliss
Goddess Katyayani is believed to be one of the most ferocious forms of Maa Durga.
Oct 06, 2016, 09:03 AM IST
Navratri 2016: Worship Goddess Skandamata today for wisdom, salvation
Since Durga gave birth to Lord Kartikeya in this form, she is known as Skandamata.
Oct 05, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
Navratri 2016: Worship Goddess Kushmanda today for power and energy
This form of Durga is believed to have the power to reside within the sun.
Oct 04, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Navratri 2016: Worship Goddess Chandraghanta today for courage, strength
Seated on a tiger, Goddess Chandraghanta is depicted with dushabhuja or ten hands.
Oct 03, 2016, 10:17 AM IST
Navratri 2016: Did you know there is a colour code which you can follow?
Just as the festive spirit of Navratri has gripped the nation, we thought of telling you something very interesting about the nine-day long Goddess Durga festival.
Oct 02, 2016, 03:40 AM IST
You must visit THESE five places in India during Navratri!
Here, we bring you the Top 5 destinations in India where 'Durga Puja Utsav' is celebrated at its best!
Oct 01, 2016, 13:36 PM IST
Shubho Mahalaya! Time to welcome mother goddess Durga
Just as the Pitru Paksha is about to get over, the time has come to welcome our Mother Goddess Durga—and celebrate the Matri or Matra Paksa, which begins with Mahalaya.
Sep 30, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
Why Sharad Navratri is the most significant?
The auspicious occasion of celebrating the joyous Navratri festival is here. The nine-day long festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, which are worshipped each day.
Sep 30, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
Navratri 2016 calendar: Worship goddess Durga and her nine avatars on each day
The atmosphere is filled with a festive fervour which is knocking at the doors. The month of festivity and happiness filled with devotion is here.
Sep 29, 2016, 11:11 AM IST
Pitru Paksha significance: Here is how the Shraadha rites are performed
Here's how the Shraadha rites are performed
Sep 28, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
These things must strictly be avoided during Pitru Paksha!
As per the Hindu calendar, Pitru Paksha is considered to be a 16-lunar day period. During these days, people pay homage to their forefathers in the form of offerings and prayers. It is believed that some strict rituals must be performed during Pitru Paksha in order to please the ancestors.
Sep 27, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
All you need to know about Indira Ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi is considered to be an important day according to the North Indian calendar. This year, it is being observed on September 26. Indira Ekadashi falls during the Pitru Paksha period. And, as a result, some also call it Ekadashi Shradh.
Sep 26, 2016, 10:58 AM IST
Is Pitra Dosha really a curse of our ancestors? Let's find out
Is Pitra Dosha really a curse of our ancestors?
Sep 25, 2016, 15:38 PM IST
Explained! What made daughter-in-law Sita do Pind Daan of Dashratha
This is how Sita performed Pind Daan of her late father in law Dasharatha!
Sep 24, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Pitru Paksha rituals—The rules which must be followed during shraadha!
The time period of Pitru Paksha or Shraadh is a 16-day long affair. This year the period of Shraadh commenced from September 16 and will last until 30th of this month.
Sep 23, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Mahabharata's Karna has a connection with Pitru Paksha—Find out how!
The Pitru Paksha, also known as Pitri Paksha or Shraadha is a time period as per Hindu lunar calendar when we pay obeisance to our ancestors (dead).
Sep 22, 2016, 10:19 AM IST
Pitru Paksha 2016: Pind Daan in Gaya – Things you need to know
This year, the Pitru Paksha commenced on September 16 and shall culminate with Mahalaya Amavaysa on September 30.
Sep 21, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Do you have Pitra Dosha? Here’s how you can find out
This year, Pitru Paksha started on September 16 and will end on September 30.
Sep 21, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
Did you know? None of the five Pandavas were Pandu’s biological sons – Read more
There’s a legend associated with Pandu’s helplessness to produce an offspring despite being biologically capable of fathering children.
Sep 21, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
