Chaitra Navratri 2018: Day 5 - Worship Maa Skandamata for wisdom, salvation
Durga, who represents the feminine form, is worshipped during Navratri - Nav meaning nine and Ratri meaning nights.
Mar 22, 2018, 09:28 AM IST
Chaitra Navratri 2018: Day 4 - Worship Maa Kushmanda for power and energy
The fourth day of the auspicious nine-day festival of - Navratri – is dedicated to Kushmanda, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Mar 21, 2018, 06:43 AM IST
Chaitra Navratri 2018: Day 3 - Worship Goddess Chandraghanta for courage and strength
Devi Durga was jointly created by the holy trinity - Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer) to eliminate a demon named Mahishasur, who's treachery ruined peace and sanctity in the three worlds.
Mar 20, 2018, 07:23 AM IST
IFFI Director refuses to comment on 'S Durga'
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Director Sunit Tandon on Tuesday refused to comment on the Kerala High Court's direction to screen Malayalam film "S Durga" at the ongoing 48th IFFI, saying it would not be appropriate for him to do so.
Nov 21, 2017, 20:49 PM IST
Proud of Sanal for believing in 'S Durga': Apurva Asrani
Film writer and editor Apurva Asrani on Tuesday said he is proud that filmmaker Sanal Kumar Sasidharan believed in his movie "S Durga" and fought for justice in having it screened at the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
Nov 21, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Elaborate security arrangements in West Bengal for Durga idol immersion
The Calcutta High Court had allowed immersion of Durga idols on all days from Vijaya Dashami according to the Hindu almanac, including on Muharram on October 1.
Sep 30, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Dussehra 2017: Significance of Vijayadashami in East India
The last day of the 10-day-long Durga Puja festival culminates with the immersion of the Durga murti, following a grand procession.
Sep 30, 2017, 11:46 AM IST
DU professor uses obscene language to insult goddess Durga
Mandal had posted the controversial post on September 22 at around 6.43 PM which he later deleted.
Sep 24, 2017, 08:08 AM IST
World's tallest bamboo 'Maa Durga' idol being made in Assam
The idol is being made by the artisans of the Guwahati-based Durga Puja Committee.
Sep 23, 2017, 06:41 AM IST
'Goddess' handled ministries in ancient India, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that in ancient India ministries were operated by 'devis'.
Sep 22, 2017, 17:31 PM IST
Chocolate Durga to usher in festive season
In a culinary tribute to the seasoned Kumartuli potters, a private hotel here has unveiled a six-feet idol of goddess Durga carved out of nearly 600 kg of chocolate.
Sep 19, 2017, 07:23 AM IST
Sharad Navratri—Significance of the festivity
The auspicious festival of Sharad Navratri is on its way and so the preparations to seek the blessings of Goddess Shakti are in full spirit.
Sep 12, 2017, 12:48 PM IST
Navratri 2017: Check out specific colour code for this year
If you are wondering what colour to go for, then here’s an answer – every year, there’s a specific colour code for each of the nine days.
Sep 11, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
Bagalamukhi Goddess—The power of wisdom and knowledge
On May 3, 2017, people across the nation celebrated the Bagalamukhi Jayanti which pays obeisance to the goddess of wisdom Bagala.
May 05, 2017, 11:58 AM IST
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 8 –Worship Maa Maha Gauri to end sufferings
It is believed that anyone who worships Maa Maha Gauri gets relief from all the sufferings in life.
Mar 22, 2017, 16:11 PM IST
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 7 – Destroy ignorance by worshipping Maa Kalaratri
Maa Kalaratri destroys ignorance and removes darkness.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 6 - Worship Maa Katyayani for blissful married life
The epitome of love and anger, the idols of Katyayani are portrayed as ones with four arms and three eyes, and mounted on a lion.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 5 - Worship Maa Skandamata for wisdom, salvation
Skandamata is depicted with four hands and has baby Kartikeya on her lap. She is mounted on a lion.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:20 PM IST
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 4 - Worship Devi Kushmanda for power and energy
Mounted on a lioness, Devi Kushmanda is depicted with Ashta Bhuja or eight hands.
Mar 21, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 3 - Worship Goddess Chandraghanta for courage and strength
The Goddess wears the crescent on her head which resembles a moon and hence her name is Chandraghanta.
Mar 21, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
