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 ...
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.
Tension escalated in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, today -- a day after communal clashes during Durga idol immersion ... with," read a rough translation of a Hindi post on X by Deputy Chief Minister ...
Durga Puja, the largest religious festival for Bangali Hindus, comes to a close today with the immersion of Goddess Durga's idols in water bodies across the country, marking the end of five days ...
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 ...