Maa Chandraghanta is worshipped on the 3rd day of Navratri, and she has a half-moon (Chandra) on her forehead, shaped like a bell. She rides a lion and has ten hands carrying divine weapons and is ...

The molten wires are then carved into patterns to create beautiful silver filigree work known as Rupa Tarakasi — an art form that has ... preparations for the Durga Puja season in October ...

One of the most widely known myths associated with Chaitra Navratri is the battle between Goddess Durga and the demon Mahishasura. Mahishasura, a powerful demon, received a boon from Lord Brahma ...