Shardiya Navratri, one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, marks the victory of good over evil and the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine divine forms. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana ...

If you’ve ever been swept into the buzz of Indian festivals in New York, Toronto, or London, you might have come across two names that pop up around the same time every fall, Navratri and Durga Puja.

Maha Ashtami, also known as Durga Ashtami, is one of the most important and sacred days of Navratri and Durga Puja. In 2025, Ashtami will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Devotees across ...

Durga Puja is a a part of the Navaratri festival held in many places of India. It is most religiously celebrated in North ...

Did our AI summary help? Chaitra Navratri 2026: Ghatasthapana will be observed on Thursday, March 19, 2026; it marks the sacred beginning of the nine-day Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Durga ...

Saraswati Puja 2025 Day 1 will be observed on Sept 29 with Saraswati Avahan rituals dedicated to invoking Goddess Saraswati. Image Source : OpenAI New Delhi: Saraswati Puja is one of the most sacred ...

Navratri 2025 Day 5: The fifth day of Sharadiya Navratri, which is Friday, September 26 this year, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Skandamata, another form of Goddess Durga. The nine-day ...

Hinduism, with its countless traditions and rituals, is one of the oldest living faiths in the world. Among its many celebrations, Navratri shines brightly. Spanning nine nights, it honours Shakti, ...

Navratri 2025 Day 9: Every year, Navratri is celebrated with fervour across the country. The festival is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine divine forms – Navdurgas. This year, on the ...

Durga Puja 2025: Digital is now the new festive tradition. As India celebrates Navratri and Durga Puja this year, the way we wish each other is evolving. Gone are the days of forwarded e-cards and ...

October 2025 school holidays: In October 2025, schools across India will close in several states for Dussehra, Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. Telangana, West Bengal, Uttar ...