Regarding this, astrologer Pandit Shatrughan Jha says that if Mother Durga is worshipped according to the zodiac sign in Navratri and measures are taken according to your zodiac sign, then all ...

On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

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The auspicious occasion of Durga Puja is here, and with it, comes the promise of new beginnings, triumph of good over evil, and reunion with loved ones. As the goddess of power and strength ...

Just like Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali in Maharashtra, Durga Puja is a grand and meaningful festival, especially in West Bengal. It is the the most awaited time of the year for them and they ...

“It’s victory over evil.” Surrounded by yellow decorations representing radiance, attendees wearing red and white, a sign of life, came together to participate in the first student-organized ...

Rice, a staple in most diets across the country, is also a sign of prosperity and fertility ... I feel her presence, not just during Durga Puja, but 365 days of the year. She is my protector ...

Over the centuries, Durga Puja has evolved from a private affair of Zamindars to a mass celebration on a global scale. It is now much more than just a religious festival – it’s a cultural ...

Durga Puja is a festival for the celebration of the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana in the city of Varanasi. The city is masked with the Ramayana almost at every corner, and children can ...