Acharya Devo Bhava! This is a popular slogan for every student who engages in spiritual sadhana (discipline or dedicated practice). As per scriptures, the original or the first teacher of the world is Lord Shiva who is called 'Jagadguru'.

Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh Guru was born on 19 June 1595 as an answer to the dedicated prayers of scores of Sikhs who yearned for freedom from persecution. He was a deserving son to Guru Arjan Dev ji and

The month of July, every year heralds the festive season of Navratri in a big way. The entire city, as you can see everywhere, acquires a festive colour, which you can sense in the ebullient spirits of devotees gathered in temples

Known as great Dusshera in the Northern and western parts of India, Navratri is a widely celebrated occasion which goes on for a relentless 10-day period. It is generally referred to as Durga Puja in eastern India. The nine major

Although the Sharan Navratri and Chaitra Navratri have greater importance in the lives of the devout when compared to Ashadha and Magha Navratri. They celebrate all four Navratri, which come once in three months, with equal piety. Kalaratri, as

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

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.

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

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.