Category: Rituals

Every year, Kaal Bhairav Jayanti is celebrated on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the Margashirsha month. This day honors Lord Kaal Bhairav, the protector of Kashi and an incarnation of Lord Shiva. While some will celebrate today, others will observe it tomorrow due to variations in the Panchang. Legend says that Lord Kaal Bhairav manifested on this auspicious day….

District Magistrate S Rajlingam held a meeting at the Collectorate Auditorium to finalize plans for Ganga Mahotsav, taking place from November 12-14, and Dev Deepawali on November 15. During the meeting, he stressed the importance of arranging cleanliness, healthcare services, parking, and security at Assi Ghat, Rajghat, Rajendra Prasad Ghat,…

Bilva Nimantran is an essential ritual that marks the beginning of the Durga Puja celebrations, especially performed on the Shashthi Tithi. In 2024, Bilva Nimantran will take place on Tuesday, October 8. This auspicious day plays a crucial role in invoking the blessings of Goddess Durga and sets the tone…

Navratri 2024 Day 5: Celebrating Maa Skandamata Navratri’s fifth day falls on October 7, 2024, and is dedicated to the fifth form of Maa Durga, known as Maa Skandamata. She symbolizes a nurturing and motherly form, representing unconditional love and divine care. Let’s explore the significance of this auspicious day…

On the fourth day of Shardiye Navratri 2024, devotees honor and worship Maa Kushmanda, the fourth divine form of Maa Durga. The significance of her worship is immense, as it is believed that she blesses her devotees with invincibility and immense power. Worshipping her with a calm and pure heart,…

Maa Brahmacharini, revered as a symbol of meditation and spirituality in Hinduism, inspires us to overcome greed, and fear, and cultivate mental discipline. On the second day of Navratri, which falls on Friday, devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini wearing green or white clothes. Green, beloved by Lord Shiva, signifies progress, stability,…

Navratri 2024 began on Thursday, October 3, marking the start of the nine-day celebration devoted to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine avatars, collectively known as Navadurga. These forms are revered by Hindu devotees and include Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani,…

Navratri, the nine-day festival of devotion and fasting, celebrates the divine forms of Maa Durga. Each day is dedicated to one of her avatars, each embodying unique aspects of her role as the mother of the universe. On the first day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Shailputri, also known as…

Navratri is a time for devotion, fasting, and honoring Goddess Durga over nine auspicious days. Observing the fast and conducting the Navratri Puja with proper rituals is believed to invite the blessings of the Goddess. Before starting your Navratri worship, here’s everything you need to know, including the first-day puja…

Navratri holds significant importance in Hinduism, with four Navratris celebrated each year. Among these, two are Gupt Navratris, while the other two are Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri, each with its unique significance. Sharadiya Navratri occurs from the Pratipada Tithi to the Navami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month…