Popular legends about Maa Durga
Durga is the mother Goddess – the Supreme Power. She has numerous manifestations. While some of these forms are benign, others are fierce and instill fear in the minds of the demons and the...
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Most Famous Durga Temples in India
There are numerous Durga Mata temples in India. Visiting one or more of these temples during Navaratri is highly auspicious. Durga is the true manifestation of the cosmic energy that pervades the universe. She...
Know Your Goddess | Durga
The word ‘Durga’ in Sanskrit means ‘She who is insurmountable or incomprehensible’. Durga is a form of Shakti, the consort of Lord Shiva. However, unlike Sati or Parvati (other names of Shakti) she has...
Kullu Dussehra | Best Dussehra celebration in the country
Kullu Dussehra celebrated in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh is famous all over the world. Kullu is known as the Valley of the Gods. Kullu Dussehra celebrates the victory of Lord Ram over...
Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra
Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra are extremely personal and spiritual. They observe a special ritual called Ghatasthapana on the first day of Navaratri. A small bed of mud is prepared in a container. In the...
Ras Garba and Dandiya | Navratri Celebrations in Gujarat
In Gujarat, Navratri is a circle of ecstasy. While this festival is celebrated all over India with great religious fervor, for Gujaratis, it is much more than a religious celebration. It is their passion....
Mysore Dasara | Navaratri celebrations in Karnataka
In Karnataka Navaratri is celebrated as Dasara. It is the most important festival celebrated in the state. Actually, Dasara is the state festival of Karnataka. It is a 10-day festival. In 2016, Dasara will...
Bommai Kolu / Bomma Golu | Navaratri celebrations in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu Navratri is celebrated in a unique way. The festival is celebrated for ten days and three days are dedicated to the worship of each of the three goddesses – Lakshmi, Durga...
Navarathri celebrations in Kerala
Navarathri (nine nights) celebrations in Kerala are unique in many ways. Here the focus is on learning new skills. In Kerala, the festival is celebrated for ten days. In 2016, it will be celebrated...
Everything you need to know about Durga Puja celebrations in 2016
Durga Puja, an important part of the Navratri festival, celebrates the Mother Goddess (Durga). She is the supreme deity for Hindus. Each god and goddess of the Hindu Pantheon had contributed a certain portion...