On the eighth day (Ashtami), a special ritual called Sandhi Puja is performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami Tithi. Devotees also conduct Kanya Pujan, where young girls, symbolizing Goddess ...

This auspicious festival marks the beginning of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar, as devotees pay homage to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, ...

The significance of Basoda lies in its association with the protection of health and wellness. On this day, people worship Goddess Sheetala to seek her blessings for the well-being of their family ...

Cricketing legend and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting assembled with his team Punjab Kings and performed traditional puja ceremony just ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025. Ponting who ...

Navratri, a vibrant festival celebrated among the Hindu community worldwide, honours Goddess Durga and all her forms. Devotees, during the nine-day festivities, offer their prayers, chanting her name ...

Navratri is a nine-day festival wherein people worship Maa Durga. Navratri takes place twice every year, once during Spring (March-April) and once during Autumn (September-October). The one that ...

Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasantik Navratri, will be observed for eight days instead of the usual nine this year. It is believed that sincere devotion during this period brings prosperity, ...

Papmochani Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) of the Chaitra month according to the North Indian Purnimanta calendar. In the South Indian Amanta calendar, it ...

What are Holika Dahan 2025 puja vidhi and samagri? Holika Dahan celebrations begin at night with a sacred bonfire, symbolising the victory of good over evil. Hindus gather with family, friends ...

One of the most spectacular and vibrant festivals to welcome spring and the onset of the harvest season is Holi. One of the most important festivals of Hindus, it is celebrated with much fanfare and ...

Actor Katrina Kaif was on Tuesday clicked performing a special puja in Karnataka at the Kukke Shree Subramanya temple. India Today got access to a few videos from her visit to the temple. Listen to ...

Offering puja items: The bonfire is worshipped with holy water (Gangajal), kumkum, flowers, and turmeric, seeking divine blessings. Lighting the fire: The bonfire is lit while chanting sacred ...