Kolkata: Hindu and Muslim neighbours in a Murshidabad town recently joined an iftar party together and the very next day, participated in a Kali puja at the same venue, vowing they would not allow ...

Nine months after she made history becoming the first Indian to win a fight at the Ultimate Fighting Championships – the most prestigious mixed martial arts promotion – Puja Tomar is ready to ...

The importance of this fast was explained to King Yudhishthira by Lord Krishna himself and mentioned in the Bhavishyottara Purana. According to the legend, sage Medhavi was an ardent devotee of ...

By following the correct rituals and performing the puja at the right time, devotees can ensure the successful invocation of Goddess Shakti’s blessings for health, wealth, and prosperity.

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The first day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga. (FE) Navratri 2025 Date, Time: On the occasion of Chaitra Navratri ...

After Mohanlal’s visit, Mammootty’s birth name, Muhammed Kutty, and his birth star ‘Visakham’ were written on a puja offering receipt which went viral. According to the report, the receipt ...

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 ...

1. Begin your day with an early morning bath. 2. Clean your home, especially the puja area where the altar will be set. 3. Place an idol of Vishnu along with a Shree Yantra to represent Lakshmi.

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 ...

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 ...

Unpacking the Magic of Kanya Pujan For the uninitiated, Navratri is a nine-night celebration of Goddess Durga, the fierce yet nurturing embodiment of Shakti—the divine feminine energy that powers the ...

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