Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...

Durga Puja is one of the major Hindu festivals. These days are dedicated to Goddess Durga and during these days, devotees celebrate Durga Utsav with great pomp and show and they enjoy this ...

The origin of Durga Puja dates back to ancient times. As mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, the most significant period to worship Goddess Durga was during Chaitra Navratri, held in spring.

A preview of the upcoming Durga Puja started with ‘massArt’ on September 30 as locals and foreign tourists can start visiting 26 selected pandals in the city before the actual festival begins.

Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of India. It is most religiously celebrated in North India, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Out of the the nine days of ...

Bodhan' on 6th Day: The Bodhan ceremony is performed on the evening of the sixth day to officially mark the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities. The ritual serves as a welcome for Goddess ...

Durga Puja, a festival celebrated by Hindus worldwide, is a time of unity, devotion, and religious fervor. The festival honors Goddess Durga and signifies the triumph of good over evil. It is ...

The auspicious occasion of Durga Puja is here, and with it, comes the promise of new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and reunion with loved ones. As the goddess of power and strength ...

Both Navratri and Durga Puja have important rituals such as ‘Kumari Puja’ or ‘Kanya Pujan’, in which young girls between the ages of 8-12 years are worshipped as Goddess Durga. In Bengal ...

Nine Forms of Goddess Durga: Goddess Durga is one of the prime goddesses in the Hindu religion. Durga is associated with strength, protection, motherhood, wars and destruction. It is believed that ...

India's expansive railway network has long been vital to the nation's growth, but it has also been plagued by tragic ...