Idol of Goddess Durga with multiple arms in golden decoration during Chaitra Navratri 2026 festival

Chaitra Navratri 2026: When are Ashtami and Navami dates?

Chaitra Navratri 2026 commenced on March 19th, and from that very day, the rituals for worshipping the nine forms of the Goddess—observed sequentially day by day—have also begun. However, the…

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Illustration of Maa Katyayani riding a lion and killing demon Mahishasura with multiple arms holding weapons during Navratri

Maa Katyayani vs Mahishasura: Divine war of good over evil

On the sixth day of Navratri, the Katyayani form of Goddess Durga is worshipped. On this day, crowds of devotees begin to gather in temples right from the morning, offering…

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Maa Skandamata seated on a lion with baby Lord Skanda in her lap, holding lotus flowers and blessing devotees during Navratri

Maa Skandamata: Significance of the mother of Skanda

On the fifth day of Navaratri, the Skandamata form of Goddess Durga is worshipped. It is believed that if one worships Skandamata with complete adherence to the prescribed rituals, all…

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Maa Kushmanda with a radiant face and divine ornaments, symbolizing creation and energy during Chaitra Navratri

Chaitra Navratri: Maa Kushmanda puja vidhi and significance

On each day of Navaratri, a distinct manifestation of Goddess Durga is worshipped with complete devotion and faith. During this particular Navaratri, which falls in the month of Chaitra, devotees…

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Illustration of Goddess Chandraghanta seated on a lion with ten arms holding weapons and a lotus, symbolizing courage and strength during Navratri

Navratri Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta significance and rituals

During the nine-day festival of Navratri, the various forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. During this period, while some devotees engage in scriptural recitations and the chanting of mantras, others…

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Illustration of Maa Shailputri seated on a bull holding a trishul and lotus, representing Navratri Day 1

Story of Maa Shailputri: Know the true meaning of Navratri

During Navaratri, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. On the first day of Navaratri, alongside the Kalash Sthapana (ritual installation of the sacred pot), the first form of…

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Decorated earthen kalash placed with marigold flowers and green leaves during Navratri Kalash Sthapana ritual.

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Kalash sthapna Muhurat and Timings

Kalash sthapana, an important ritual performed at the beginning of Navratri. The kalash represents purity, prosperity, and the presence of divine energy. चैत्र नवरात्रि आरंभ होने वाले हैं, जिसके चलते…

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Maa Durga’s Satchandi Mahayagya providing relief from life problems and planetary doshas

Satchandi Mahayagya: Relief from life problems & doshas

The Satchandi Path is one of the most powerful scriptures in Hinduism. Performing it is believed to bestow the blessings of Goddess Durga. It is described in the Markandeya Purana…

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Devotees performing puja to Lord Ganesha on Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi 2026

Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Significance and rituals

Lord Ganesha, the first deity to be worshipped in every auspicious undertaking, is dearly loved by his devotees. Before starting any task, his image is worshipped. Lord Ganesha, the remover…

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