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
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
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
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
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.
Anantha Chaturdashi or Anant Chaudas is a festival observed commemorating the Lord of the three worlds, the Maha Vishnu. It is one of the most significant festivals that the pious Hindus observe. This auspicious day, with its arrival on the 14th
Indira Ekadashi is entirely dedicated to the remembrance of Lord Vishnu. Fasting is of utmost importance on this day . As per the Gregorian calendar, September or October are the most suitable months to perform this vrat. The day is
Urvashi Rautela, who is Bollywood's youngest superstar, is making India proud in all possible ways. Urvashi is currently the talk of the tinsel town because of her appearance and making India proud at each level. With 53 million followers on Instagram,
Eid-Al-Adha means a festival of sacrifice and in the Muslim community, it has religious significance attached to it. The day is observed to mark and honour the selfless act of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail to God, in order