The Ghatasthapana ritual, which marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, has its own mythological relevance. It is believed ...

Hindus make various offerings to their deities; however, they refrain from offering Tulsi leaves to Lord Shiva and his family ...

During this 9-day long festival, 9 different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. To know which goddess bestows which ...

Shakti is the universal mother goddess who is the source of energy for everything; living and nonliving, divine and non-divine. She manifests in numerous forms like Parvati, Kali, Saraswati, and ...

She emerged from Lord Shiva’s left side and is revered for ... Chandraghanta is the fierce form of Durga, marked by the crescent moon on her forehead. She represents bravery and protection ...

This year, the Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, will begin on March 30 and conclude on April 7 with Rama Navami.

Durga's journey home is about to begin. This is the moment that Hindus think that she’s starting to return to heaven, to her husband, Shiva. Across the globe, the goddess has pretty much been ...