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 ...

Cuttack city came alive with vibrant celebrations as Basanti Durga ... puja mandap in Cuttack has added its own unique spiritual touch to the celebration. For instance, the Ring Road puja pandal ...

BALASORE: Tensions flared up in Gopinathpur village under Bhograi block here after unidentified miscreants reportedly vandalised at least 10 unfinished clay idols of Goddess Durga and other ...

Chaitra Navratri Puja Vidhi: Chaitra Navratri, often called Vasanta Navratri, is a nine-day Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga and her nine incarnations. Celebrated with great devotion, ...

Kolkata/Chandernagore: At least one city Durga Puja pandal has decided to make ‘Space' the theme of this year's Durga Puja, following the tremendous interest generated worldwide over Indian ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: Devotees keep an image of NavDurga in their home temples to celebrate Goddess Durga on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri.(Pexels) Chaitra Navratri, one of the most-awaited ...

During these nine days of celebration, devotees worship the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. What is Chaitra Navratri? The term Chaitra Navratri originates from the month of Chaitra ...

As early as March, the city’s artisans begin preparations for the Durga Puja season in October-November, when grand chandi medhas (silver filigree tableaux) adorn puja pandals. Last year ...

Taking a bath and wearing clean clothes before beginning the puja. Installing an idol or picture of Goddess Durga along with a Kalash. Filling the Kalash with water, adding a few coins, and tying a ...

Chaitra Navratri puja vidhi involves a series of rituals and practices to worship Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Here's a step-by-step guide: Begin by purifying yourself with a bath and wearing ...

Navratri 2025: Is Chaitra Navratri2025 starting from March 30 or 31? The festival is a nine-day celebration honouring Goddess Durga and her nine forms.

This week, the internet had a rare opportunity to transform its selfies and family photos into stunning Studio Ghibli “portraits.” What started as a lighthearted trend quickly took a darker turn.