Onam, a predominantly Keralite festival, symbolically celebrates the homecoming of the mighty king Mahabali. This is also the time when crops yield a good harvest. Celebrated with all ceremonial pomp and fervour. This festival goes on for up to 10 days.

Amavasya holds a special significance to Hinduism. A holy bath and daan (Charity) to the poor and the needy, on this day, eradicates all sins. However, the Amavasya that occurs in the Ashadha month, has a great magnitude as it is

Ashadh Gupt Navaratri is one of the two Gupt Navaratris, that are not so well known. This Navaratri is performed in a mysterious way. Hence the name Gupt Navaratri. Ashadh Gupt Navratri, sometimes referred to as Gayatri or Shakambari Navaratri occurs

Ashadha Gupt Navaratri is almost similar to the Sharan Navaratri with respect to the rituals observed during the vrat. While we worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga on the Chaitra/sharan navaratris elaborately, the ashadha/magha puja combines the elaborate puja of

As per the Mahakala Samhita, Navratri is a 9-day long festival that occurs four times a year. Of these, Ashwin and Chaitra Navaratri, are momentous, and popular and are termed as Pratyaksha or visible Navratri. The other two of

As per scriptures, the four Navratris correspond to four different yugas, the Krita, Treta, Dwapara and Kali. Chaitra Navratri was the predominating festival of Krita Yuga, and Treta yuga preferred Ashadha Gupt Navratri. Similarly, Dwapara yuga held Magha Navratri as important.

Gupt Navaratri occurring in the months of Ashadha and Magha scores over the Sharad and Chaitra Navaratri due to their excessively powerful impact on the devout. So, it is even more important to stay sattvic and clean in your intentions and

Of Goddess Durga's nine forms, the Swaroopa or form of Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of the Ashadha Gupt Navaratri as she is the fifth avatar. She is the mother of Skanda, and hence bears the name Skanda Mata.

The festival of Navaratri is in full swing and the most popular festive event of Navratri that enjoys a special place in heart of Indians. Navratri is celebrated with great fervour and pomp annually. This period marks a ray and a