Each day, prayers and aarti are performed to honour a specific form of Goddess Durga, and sacred texts like the Durga Saptashati are recited. On the eighth or ninth day (Ashtami/Navami), young ...

Chaitra Navratri, celebrated in March or April, marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar year and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Devotees observe fasts, pray to Goddess Durga in her nine ...

A common complaint of the MLAs during the previous A regime was that the Services department refused to provide replies to questions asked by them citing some communication from the Centre. "In ...

Chanting and Meditation: Saying Durga Saptashati, Devi Kavach, and other holy words will help you connect with your spiritual side. Kanya Pujan: On the eighth or ninth day, honour nine young girls ...

Navratri is believed to please Goddess Durga and grant Akshaya Phal (eternal rewards). Certain mantras and stotras from Durga Saptashati are extremely powerful, and when chanted correctly during ...