As per Hindu mythology, there was a demon named Mahishasura, who performed severe penance to please Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was impressed by Mahishasura’s...
Durga Puja / Pooja
In order to please Durga Maa and pursue her divine blessings, the devotees of Goddess Durga observe fast during the nine day Durga Puja celebrations. They...
Durga Puja festival begins with Mahalaya, the first phase of waxing moon in the month of Aswin. On this auspicious day, people perform a ritual called Tarpan...
Shri Durga Stuti, composed by Maha Rishi Markande, is a simple form of Shree Durga Saptsati, which is enriched with powerful lines praising Durga Maa. It is...
Durga Puja is known by different names across different regions of the country. There is a unity in these diversities, which helps to create a unique...
Akaal Bodhan is another name for the worship of Goddess Durga in the month of Ashwin. Akaal Bodhan literally means ‘untimed worship’. Here the worship is...
There are several beliefs associated with Durga Puja and one such belief behind the Bengalis’ celebration of Durga Puja is as follows. Sati & Lord Shiva...
Scriptures stipulate different methods for worshipping Goddess Durga on each day during Durga Puja. Specific items are required for each day’s worship, which...
During Navratri Celebration Durga devi is worshipped for nine days. Sunrise is the best time to perform maa durga puja . On the first day Sthapana of idol of...
