The Mahishasura Mardini Stotra, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, is a potent hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. Reciting this stotram during Navratri is believed to ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha, a fortnight for honouring ancestors. It also marks the start of Devi Paksha, which leads to Durga Puja. Rituals like tarpan (offering water ...

According to Panchang today, the divine energy of Mahishasura Mardini, the fierce and victorious form of Goddess Durga, radiates unparalleled strength on Shukla Paksha Ashtami's auspicious day. The ...

Pune: For Pune's Bengali community, Durga Puja begins with the stirring rhythms and storytelling of Mahishasurmardini. The iconic dance drama retells the tale of Goddess Durga's triumph over the ...

(RNS) — As the nine-day festival of Sharada Navaratri comes to an end Tuesday (Oct. 24), Hindus will mark the holiday Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, with devotions and celebrations dedicated ...

Mahalaya is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, marking the arrival of Devi Durga on Earth. For Bengalis, it signals the beginning of Durga Puja festivities, while across India, it ...

As the Pitru Paksha comes to a close and the Devi Paksha begins, Mahalaya signifies the change from paying homage to the ancestors to calling upon the Goddess. In Bengal, where it marks the beginning ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 21) greeted the nation on the occasion of Mahalaya, marking the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities. Sharing his message on X, he wrote: “Wishing ...