Navratri Day 7: Maa Kalratri is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri, which is falling on Saturday, October 21 this year. Scroll down to know the importance of the day, auspicious colour to wear today, puja timings and vidhi to seek blessings from the deity.
Durga Puja brings together art, culture, and spirituality.Elaborate and artistic pandals, as well as exquisite idols of Durga, adorn every corner of Kolkata. People from all walks of life, both locals and tourists, come to witness these awe-inspiring displays.
Confused, which outfit to go for this Navratri? Unsure whether to opt for the classic Navratri lehenga or traditional Garba dress? Look no further! We are here with the best Navratri outfit ideas that you simply can't miss! Dive into uncovering the latest trends and fashion tips.
Durga puja is one of the most significant and widely observed festivals in India. It is typically observed in the autumn, usually in September or October, with the most important celebrations occurring during the last three days.
Suhana Khan, who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, looked stunning in a black jumpsuit. Complementing her ensemble, she adorned a pair of pink heels. Take a look at her video here.
Navratri Day 6 Maa Katyayani puja vidhi: Maa Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of the Shardiya Navratri, which falls on October 20th this year. Let's take a look into the significance of this day, puja vidhi, samagri, auspicious timings (shubh muhurat) and more.
The festive season of Navratri is not only the time to offer prayers to our Goddess but to also 'dress to impress' and put your best foot forward in the ongoing competition to see who has the best sense of style.
Artists like Padamshri prof. Shyam Sharma, Kanu Patel, B.R. Bodare, Vijay Dhore, Priyanka Sinha, Kriti Saxena, Ranjit Sarkar and Nawal Kishore, who also curated the festival, participated in the 3-day long festival this year.
On the 5th day of Shardiya Navratri, which falls on October 19, devotees worship Maa Skanda Mata. This auspicious occasion holds great significance in Hindu culture, and it involves specific rituals, timing, and items needed for the puja. Here's a brief overview of what you need to know:
Kuttu atta and singhara atta help in weight loss and provide rich nutrients. While buckwheat flour (Kuttu atta) provides heat while water chestnut flour (singhara atta) provides cold elements.
Adi Kailash, present at a height of about 6000 meters, is also called Chhota Kailash. Adi Kailash Mountain is present in Uttarakhand.
On the fourth day of Navratri, there is a tradition of worshiping the Kushmanda form of Goddess Durga. It is believed that by worshiping her, all troubles related to life go away and all the wishes are fulfilled.
Navratri holds great value for Hindus but during this time there are some things that need to be avoided. Let us know which mistakes should not be made during the nine days of Navratri.
There is a tradition of worshiping the Chandraghanta form of Maa Durga on the third day of Navratri. In the form of Chandraghanta with ten arms, the goddess holds a lotus and kamandal on one side and weapons like trident, mace, and sword on the other side to destroy the enemies.
A Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata has come up with a unique mensuration theme this year. The theme of the pandal is to break taboos about menstruation and raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.
On the second day of Shardiya Navratri, the Brahmacharini form of Maa Durga is worshipped. It is said that Maa Brahmacharini brings energy in the world and worshiping her brings happiness and peace.
Shardiya Navratri has started from the next day of Sarvapitri Amavasya i.e. 15 October 2023. There is a tradition of worshiping the 9 forms of Maa Durga from Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month to Navami Tithi.
At Lakme Fashion Week, Adah Sharma set the stage on fire in a bright yellow saree. The actress walked the runway for Ashima Leena and Sanjukta Dutta and brought festive vibes to the ramp in saree and aalta. Take a look.
On Mahalaya, devotees will come together to pay homage to Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva by offering prayers and performing rituals dedicated to them. This will be followed by four days of Durga Puja celebrations that will culminate with Vijayadashami.
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