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 ...

Pooja Hegde draped herself in a pre-stitched pastel light pink saree that oozed understated charm and sophistication.

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 ...

devotees will worship to the diverse forms of Goddess Durga, with each day dedicated to a specific manifestation of the deity. Below is the given schedule for Chaitra Navratri 2025: March 30, 2025 - ...

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, ...