The Navratri festival is of great importance in Hindu society. This lively and holy festival that honours the divine feminine power focusses on the adoration of Goddess Durga and her various ...

Today then, is Maa Shailputri's day. Day 1 of Navratri this year, dated October 3, is dedicated to Maa Shailputri(Photos: X) As explained in the Shiva Purana, Maa Shailputri is the daughter of ...

Her name symbolises strength, patience, and grounding. Worship of Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri is an auspicious start to the nine-day festival. The rituals involve invoking the ...

As the festival of Navratri commences, Helly Shah shares her memories of celebrating the festival in Gujarat and the one regret she has about this celebration Hailing from Ahmedabad and being a ...

Navratri is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for those vibrant and Garba nights! This nine-day festival is all about colourful outfits, delicious food, and, of course, dancing ...

Ghatasthapana is observed on the first day of Navratri – Pratipada day and is continued for the next nine days. The puja ends on the 10th day morning of Vijaya Dasami or Dasara. Clean the puja room or ...

A full list of vegetables to avoid to during Navratri fasts. Potatoes are most commonly used during the fasting meals. Sattvic food refers to ingredients that have prana or a life-like-force. Navratri ...

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Navratri is a special time of year when devotees fast and pray to the Goddess Durga for nine days. Fasting during Navratri doesn’t have to be difficult, as there are many tasty and healthy vrat ...