Durga Ashtami is also significant for the legendary Sandhi Puja, which occurs during the ... practice of symbolic Bali using banana and also light 108 earthen lamps, adding a divine glow to ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Devotees beating drums and worshiping in front of idol of Goddess Durga, a day before Mahashtami at Patna’s Bangali Akhara.(PTI) Chaitra Navratri 2025: Chaitra Navratri ...

The ritual often includes chanting of mantras, lighting of 108 lamps, and recitation of Durga Saptashati. Some devotees also perform Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as embodiments of ...

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Happy Chaitra Navratri Ashtami 2025! (Image by Canva) 26. May Goddess Durga’s divine light always shine upon your path. Have a blessed Chaitra Ashtami! 27. Just like Maa Durga’s power ...

Ekadashi is one of the most prominent day, when a large number of devotees observe fast and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. This is the most sacred day to honor Shree Hari. This day occurs twice a ...

Ram Navami in 2025 will be celebrated on April 6, with the auspicious puja muhurat between 11:36 AM to 1:39 PM IST. The step-by-step guide provided includes preparations, rituals, and aarti to be ...