October 2024

Mahalaya Amavasya

The festival we are going to talk about today is Mahalaya Amavasya. On this day we remember our ancestors and perform rituals to express our gratitude and respect towards them. Pitru Paksha ends on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, that is, on this day we bid farewell to our ancestors. Devi Paksha also starts from this day.

Sarvapitru Amavasya

The culture of India is associated with festivals. Every day there is some or the other festival here. The festival we are going to talk about today is Mahalaya Amavasya. On this day we remember our ancestors and perform rituals to express our gratitude and respect towards them. Pitru Paksha ends on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya, that is, on this day we bid farewell to our ancestors.

Ghatasthapana

Navratri is a nine day long festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Which is celebrated four times in the new Hindu lunar year. Among these, Chaitra Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri and two Gupta Navratri at the beginning of the year. Navratri festivities begin with a ritual called Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana. This tradition of collecting Kalash or Ghat is an invitation to invite Maa Durga into the house. In other words, the Kalash represents auspiciousness, good fortune, energy and power.

Navratri Begins / First Day of navratri

Navratri is an auspicious festival that celebrates the arrival of Goddess Durga on earth. This year, Navratri is starting from 3rd October. The first day of Navratri is on 3rd october. This nine-day festival depicts each form or avatar of Maa Durga. On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Shailputri is worshipped, who is the first incarnation of Navadurga.

Second day of navratri

Nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped in the festival of Navratri. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. On the second day of Navratri people observe fast, wear traditional Indian clothes and enjoy Gujarati folk dance (Garba) together. The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. Devotees perform puja and yagya to Goddess Brahmacharini to seek blessings from the Goddess.

Third day of navratri

Navratras have a special place in Hinduism. The rituals on the third day of Navratri are dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, one of the nine forms of Maa Durga. According to myths, Maa Chandraghanta blesses the lives of her devotees with peace and goodness. It is believed that worshiping on this day washes away your sins and removes obstacles from life. Let us know the importance of worshiping Goddess Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri.

Fourth day of navratri

Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri. It is believed that this form of Adishakti created the universe with her smile. Several pujas, shlokas and Vedic rituals are performed to invoke this Ashtabhuja Devi. It is said that her complexion glows with the golden light emanating from her personality. Worshiping this goddess is believed to bring spiritual fulfillment and harmony in the lives of all the devotees.

Fifth day of Navratri

Skandamata is the name of the fifth form of Goddess Durga. Lord Skanda, who is known as Kartikeya in North India, is called Skandamata because she is the mother of Skanda. This form of the Goddess shines with fair or golden colour. She is seated on a lion and has four hands. She holds a lotus in her two hands and Lord Skanda or Kartikeya is seated on her lap. This form of Goddess Durga is particularly significant, as it represents the Goddess in her motherly form.

Sixth day of navratri

Goddess Katyayani is the sixth form of Maa Durga, who is worshiped on the sixth day of Navratri. Preparations for this nine-night long festival are in full swing. Navratri is indeed one of the most popular festivals of India and holds a special place in the hearts of millions of devotees.

Seventh day of navratri

Kalaratri is the seventh manifestation of Goddess Durga. He is worshiped in this form on the seventh day of Navratri. Devotees worship him on the seventh day of Navratri. Kalaratri is the fiercest form of Goddess Shakti.

Eighth Day of navratri

The eighth form of the Mother Goddess is called Mahagauri, and she is worshiped on Ashtami (the eighth day of Navratri). She is also known by other names including Svetambardhari (clad in white), Vrisharudha (riding a bull), Chaturbhuji (has four hands) and Shambhavi (gives joy and happiness).

Ninth day of Navratri

The ninth day of Navratri is known as Mahanavami and is auspicious for many reasons. Navami marks the end of Navratri, the festival of Goddess Durga. On this day Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura. Mother Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Mother Durga, is worshiped on this day.

Durga Visarjan

Durga Puja has special significance in our Puranas. Durga Visarjan marks the end of the 9-day long Navratri festival during Navratri. Goddess Durga and her various forms are worshiped during these nine days, and the idol is installed.

sharad navratri

Sharadiya Navratri begins on the first day of the lunar month Ashwin, and ends on the tenth day of the lunar month Ashwin. These 9 days are considered the most auspicious days for worshiping Maa Durga and getting her blessings. These 9 days are also known as Durga Puja and are mostly celebrated in northern and eastern India.

Navadurga

The idol of Maa Navadurga is worshiped during Navratri. On this day, devotees worship all the nine forms of Maa Durga, who punishes wrongdoers and protects her devotees from negative forces.

Brahmacharini

Brahmacharini is another form of Goddess Ambe (Maa Durga). People usually worship the Brahmacharini avatar on the second day of Navratri. This incarnation of Maa Durga is also known as Hemavati. On the second day of Navratri, devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini with full devotion.

Chandraghanta

Maa Chandraghanta arrives on the third day of Navratri. She is the third incarnation of Goddess Durga, hence she is worshiped on the third day of Navratri. Maa Chandraghanta can be identified by the shape of a half moon, which is on her head and she is dressed as Chandraghanta. He is riding a tiger and is a symbol of peace and prosperity.

Maa Kushmanda

Maa Kushmanda is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. She is associated with the creation of the universe with her divine smile. Maa Kushmanda is worshiped on the fourth day of Navratri. This incarnation of Maa Durga is also known as the Smiling Goddess.

Goddess Skandamata

The 5th day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, who is the 5th incarnation of Goddess Durga. The word 'Skanda' in Sanskrit means fair. The word 'Skanda' is also associated with Lord Kartikeya, and Mata means mother. Hence, she is known as the mother of Lord Kartikeya or Skanda.

Goddess Mahagauri

Navratri is a very sacred festival of Hinduism. It is celebrated for 9 nights and 10 days. Even though it is celebrated as Dussehra in the northern and western part of the country, it is also known as Durga Puja in the eastern states of India.

Goddess Siddhidatri

The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Siddhidatri. Siddhi means supernatural power, and Dhatri means the one who bestows it. It is believed that Maa Siddhidatri fulfills all divine wishes.

Navratri Prasad

Navratri is the festival of colors, many religious events are organized during Navratri and Prasadi is distributed to the devotees. The nine forms of the Goddess are offered different offerings, and Prasadi is also distributed on the same basis. Navaratri falls in the month of Ashwin of the Hindu calendar, and lasts for nine days and nights.

Temple to visit in Navratri

We Indians are very nomadic. As such, most Indians prefer to spend their holidays at their favorite destinations. But he equally likes to visit famous and big temples across the country.

Navratri flowers

In Hinduism, Navratri is considered to bring energy, happiness and divine blessings in life. Different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped on each day of Navratri i.e. during these nine days and blessings are sought from her to fulfill wishes.

Navratri Bhog

Navratri rangoli

You know what is one of the most beautiful and cool rituals on Navratri? Well, the list is quite long, but today we talk about Rangoli which makes the festival exciting.

Dussehra

Dussehra which is also known as Vijayadashami. Dussehra is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by the Hindu community in the country. It is celebrated at the end of the nine days long festival of Navratri. In a way, you can consider Dussehra as the end of Navratri.

shami tree

India is a nation where everything living and non-living in the universe is respected. This element is present in some form or the other in every festival or celebration.

Papankusha Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi has special importance in Sanatan Dharma, hence Ekadashi has also been given the title of Vratraj, because it is the best among all the fasts. The Ekadashi that falls on the next day of Dussehra in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is called Papankusha Ekadashi. In the year 2024, this auspicious date falls on 13 October.

Kojagar Laxmi Pooja

Worship of Goddess Lakshmi is considered very important on the day of Kojagari fast. If Mata Lakshmi is pleased with the worship done by you, then you are blessed with wealth and grains. If you want to organize a puja to please Goddess Lakshmi,

Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima is also known as Ashwin Purnima and Kojagari Purnima in some parts of India. On this day farmers worship Goddess Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima to harvest their crops.

world Food Day

Food wastage is common these days, also people do not understand the importance of getting adequate nutrition. Maintaining good eating habits like eating clean food, maintaining better hygiene, eating meals at regular intervals helps in providing them long term health.

Karwa Chauth

The word Karwa refers to an earthen pot with a lamp and a spout, while Chauth refers to the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. It is also known as Neerja Vrat.

Karwa Chauth Vrat

The word Karwa refers to an earthen pot with a lamp and a spout, while Chauth refers to the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. It is also known as Neerja Vrat.

Karwa Chauth Dress Ideas

The fast of Karva Chauth is considered very important in religious beliefs. On this day women fast for the long life of their husbands. The fast is broken only after moon sighting at night.

Ahoi Ashtami 2024

Every day in India is like a festival, there is some or the other festival of one region or the other every day. Apart from this, fasting is also very important in India. Many fasts have been mentioned in the Puranas to maintain their relationships.

Rama Ekadashi

The Ekadashi celebrated in the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is Rama Ekadashi. Rama Ekadashi has great importance in Hindu religion. According to Hindu beliefs, on the day of Rama Ekadashi that falls in this month, along with the Rama form of Mahalakshmi, Lord Vishnu's Purnavatar Keshav form is worshipped.

Govatsa Dwadashi

Most of us know why Diwali is celebrated, but very few people know that Diwali actually begins with the worship of cows. The day of Vasu Baras Govatsa Dwadashi is entirely devoted to worshiping the cow only.

Dhanteras

Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi falls on the Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik in the Hindu month of Ashwin according to North Indian belief. It marks the beginning of the five-day festival of Deepawali or Diwali.

Kali Chaudas 2024

Lakshmi Puja

The festival of Diwali serves to fill a new enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the lives of the people. If there is one festival in the country that enthralls people of all ages, it is Diwali, no other festival can be a suitable competitor to Diwali.

Narak Chaturdashi

According to the Hindu calendar, the day before Diwali, the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin and the 14th day of the month of Kartik, according to the North Indian belief, is celebrated as Kali Chaudas, which is celebrated to worship Goddess Kali. She bestows her devotees with the strength and courage to fight the evil forces.

Diwali 2024

Diwali is the most popular festival in India. It is also known as "Deepavali", which literally means rows of diyas (earthen lamps). However, it is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartik (October/November). It is one of the most enjoyable festivals in India.

Diwali Puja Timing

The festival of Diwali, which lasts for five days, is also called the festival of lights. Dhanteras, Roop Chaudas, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj are considered five days in the festival of Diwali, each day different gods and goddesses are worshipped. This festival comes twenty days after Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

6 Legends of Diwali

India is the only country with 33 crore deities. Here every deity is associated with some kind of festival. More than 260 festivals are celebrated in a year across India including Diwali. Diwali is the most important festival, which is celebrated all over India. It is the biggest and most exciting of all Hindu festivals.