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The ritual often includes chanting of mantras, lighting of 108 lamps, and recitation of Durga Saptashati. Some devotees also perform Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as embodiments of ...

Durga Ashtami is one of the most important days of Chaitra Navratri. On this day, people worship Goddess Durga and perform ...

Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most significant days during the nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival. This sacred day honors the strength, purity, and spiritual power of ...

Cuttack city came alive with vibrant celebrations as Basanti Durga Puja festivities commenced on Thursday, drawing devotees and cultural enthusiasts alike. Traditionally observed during the spring ...

Chaitra Navratri 2025: The fourth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, who is revered as the creator of the universe. It is believed that when there was no existence of creation, Maa ...

Ranchi: Chaiti Durga Puja celebrations commenced on Sunday with the kalash sthapna ceremony, marking the start of the nine-day festivities. Devotees across the city performed the ritual in their ...

Shweta Singh Updated : Mar 30, 2025, 05:42 PM IST Chaitra Navratri: Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri, is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga ...

Chaitra Navratri Puja Vidhi: Chaitra Navratri, often called Vasanta Navratri, is a nine-day Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga and her nine incarnations. Celebrated with great devotion, ...

Kolkata/Chandernagore: At least one city Durga Puja pandal has decided to make ‘Space' the theme of this year's Durga Puja, following the tremendous interest generated worldwide over Indian ...