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 ...

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.' 'With butterflies in our stomachs, but confident of our mission, we took off for Jaffna ...

Ashtami is considered a highly significant day in Navratri, as it marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Chanda and Munda. Observing fasts and performing puja on this day is believed to ...