Govardhan Puja – 4th Day of Diwali

20 October 201722 February 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

The Fourth day is of Diwali festival is Padwa or Govardhan Puja or Bali Pratipada. This day is also known as Varshapratipada which marks the coronation of King Vikramaditya. Vikaram-Samvat(Hindu Calendar) started from this Padwa day.

Govardhan Puja

Govardhan Puja is celebrated on this day. Govardhan is a small hillock in Braj, near Mathura and on this day of Pratipada people build cowdung hills, decorate them with flowers and worship them.… Read the rest

Festivals

Maa Siddhidatri – Navratri Day 9

29 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

Devi Siddhidatri is the ninth form of Goddess Durga. She is worshiped on the ninth day of Navratri. Siddhidatri has supernatural healing powers. In the beginning of the universe Lord Rudra worshiped Adi-Parashakti for creation. It is believed that Goddess Adi-Parashakti had no form. The supreme Goddess of Power, Adi-Parashakti, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva.… Read the rest

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Maa Maha Gauri – Navratri Day 8

28 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

Spellbinding, mesmerizing whitish look of Durga is Maha Gauri. Goddess Maha Gauri is the eighth form of Devi Durga and one of the graceful Goddesses among Nav Durga. She is worshipped on the eighth day of Navaratri. Her power is unfailing and instantly fruitful. Her beauty glows like gleam of white Pearl.… Read the rest

Festivals

Maa Kaalratri – Navratri Day 7

27 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

The most ferocious appearance of Durga is in the form of Maa Kaalratri. Devi Kaalratri is the seventh aspect of Durga and Worshiped among Navdurga. She is worshiped on the seventh day of Navaratri. She is believed to be the most violent Devi among Navdurga. She has dark Krishna (black) complexion and her appearance is extremely fearful.… Read the rest

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Maa Katyayani – Navratri Day 6

26 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

The sixth form of Mother Durga is known as ‘Katyayani’, who is worshiped on the sixth day of Navaratri. To destroy demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Maa Katyayani. It was the most violent form of Goddess Parvati. In this form Goddess Parvati is also known as Warrior Goddess.… Read the rest

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Maa Skandamata – Navratri Day 5

25 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

The fifth aspect of the Mother Durga is known as ‘Skanda Mata’ – the mother of Skanda or Lord Kartikeya, who was chosen by gods as their commander in chief in the war against the demons. Maa Skandamata is the leader of the army of Gods. Being the mother of powerful deity Kumar Karthikeya, She is glorified with the name Skanda Mata.… Read the rest

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Maa Kushmanda – Navratri Day 4

24 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

Maa Kushmanda is the fourth form of the mother goddess and is worshipped on the fourth day of Navaratri. The meaning of the name ‘Ku-shm-anda’ is as follows: ‘Ku’ = a little; ‘ushma’ = ‘warmth’; ‘anda’ = ‘the cosmic egg’. Mother Goddess created the whole universe in shape of an egg called “Anda” with her little & light divine smile, so Maa Durga is named Kushmanda.… Read the rest

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Maa Chandraghanta – Navratri Day 3

23 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

The third facet of Goddess Durga is ‘Chandraghanta’, who is worshipped on the third day of Navaratri, for peace, tranquillity and prosperity in life. She has a ‘Chandra’ or half moon on her forehead in the shape of a ‘ghanta’ or bell. That is why she is called Maa Chandraghanta.… Read the rest

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Maa Brahmacharini – Navratri Day 2

22 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratri and is the second form of Mother Goddess. Brahmacharini means one who practices devout austerity. She enlightens us in the magnificent embodiment of Durga with great powers and divine grace. In one hand she carries a Rudraksha mala and in the other hand she carries a Kamandal (water utensil).… Read the rest

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Goddess Shailaputri – Navratri Day 1

21 September 201717 October 2023
by Nishchay Chaturvedi

Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated twice a year, in the months of Chaitra and Ashwin. It is dedicated to worshipping the divine feminine, the nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga. It is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout India and by Hindus worldwide. During the nine nights of Navratri, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, with each day representing a different aspect of the goddess.… Read the rest

Govardhan Puja – 4th Day of Diwali

Maa Siddhidatri – Navratri Day 9

Maa Maha Gauri – Navratri Day 8

Maa Kaalratri – Navratri Day 7

Maa Katyayani – Navratri Day 6

Maa Skandamata – Navratri Day 5

Maa Kushmanda – Navratri Day 4

Maa Chandraghanta – Navratri Day 3

Maa Brahmacharini – Navratri Day 2

Goddess Shailaputri – Navratri Day 1

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