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 ...

A petitioner from the OBC community in Raghunathpur, Purulia, approached the Calcutta High Court, claiming he was barred from participating in Durga Puja 2024. Despite multiple complaints to the ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Navratri is a nine-day festival wherein people worship Maa Durga. Navratri takes place twice every year, once during Spring (March-April) and once during Autumn (September-October). The one that ...

Sheetala Ashtami 2025: Sheetala Ashtami or Basoda is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, observed eight days after Holi. Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Sheetalasthami, is a Hindu ...

Traditionally, most people observe this festival eight days after Holi, but some prefer to perform the puja on the first Monday or Friday following Holi. One of the unique aspects of Basoda Puja ...

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 ...

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 ...

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