Sindoor or vermilion is a precious marker for married women across India, and on Vijaya Dashami women at Durga Puja pandals and temples daubed each other with a dash of the sacred reddish-orange ...

Navratri is one of the most awaited festivals, celebrated with devotion and joy to mark the homecoming of Maa Durga. Beyond the rituals and celebrations, Navratri also carries deep cosmic messages for ...

Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is the eighth day in the Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, honouring Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. This year, it falls on Tuesday, ...

Shardiya Navratri, which began on September 22, 2025, is one of the most awaited and celebrated festivals in India, when people worship the nine different forms of Goddess Durga. The eight day ...

Durga Ashtami, also known as Maha Ashtami, is one of the most sacred days of Navratri. In 2025, Durga Ashtami will be observed on Tuesday, September 30. Devotees worship Goddess Durga in her fierce ...

The coconut, not only integral to Hindu rituals including the ones followed in Durga Puja but also the key ingredient of a sweet served during this time of the year in Bengal, happens to be the theme ...

Kick-starting the Durga Puja festivities, actresses and cousins Kajol and Rani Mukerji came together on Saturday to participate in their family's annual tradition. In videos, Kajol, Rani, and Tanisha ...

Maha Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, will be observed on 29th September. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month. The Saptami Tithi begins on ...

Shardiya Navratri 2025 is going on right now and Day 7 (technically day 6 since the worship of Maa Chandraghanta lasted 2 days) of the festival celebrates Maa Katyayani, the sixth and the most fierce ...

Happy Durga Puja 2025 Wishes: Durga Puja is finally here. With the beat of dhaaks, the fragrance of dhuno, and hearts filled with joy and anticipation, the five days of festivities begins on September ...

Durga Puja is almost here. On the sixth day of Navratri, goddess Durga devotees bring her home in a grand ceremony, celebrating her arrival with puja ceremonies and prasad distribution. (Image source: ...