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What is 'Aavati Kalay'? Watch PM Modi's newly composed melody for Maa Durga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a garba he wrote in tribute to Maa Durga for Navratri. He expressed gratitude to singer Purva Mantri for her rendition. Modi also extended Navratri greetings to the nation, hoping for Maa Durga’s blessings for everyone. Navratri, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates Goddess Durga and her nine forms with devotion and joy.
Over 120 fall sick after consuming food made of 'kuttu atta' during Navratri at several places in UP
Over 120 residents in Uttar Pradesh's Chandpur area were hospitalized on Navratri's first day due to suspected food poisoning from buckwheat flour. Symptoms included vomiting and fever. District officials have launched an investigation and sent flour samples for testing. Approximately 125-150 individuals were affected and are receiving treatment at various medical facilities.
Navratri Fasing Rules: Do’s and don’t to follow for first timers
Navratri 2024: Check full list of colours for each day of Navratri and their significance
Navratri celebrates the nine divine avatars of Goddess Durga over nine days. It symbolizes power, purity, and wisdom, fostering joy, devotion, and unity. Families and communities come together to offer prayers and share heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Navratri Calendar 2024: Date-wise full schedule, rituals, and significance
Navratri 2024, celebrated from October 3 to October 12, honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Key rituals include Ghatasthapana, daily goddess worship, fasting, Sandhi Puja, and Durga Visarjan. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and coincides with Lord Rama's triumph over Ravana.
Received prasad a day before Navratri: PM Modi writes letter to Neeraj Chopra's mother for handmade 'churma'
PM Narendra Modi wants to taste home-made 'churma' made by Neeraj Chopra's mother. Neeraj's mother promised to make a special version for him. During their conversation, PM Modi wished Neeraj success in the Paris Olympics. Additionally, Neeraj's coach Klaus Bartonietz will step down due to age and family commitments.
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October Festivals 2024 in India: Check the full list here
October 2024 is set to be a festive month in India, featuring major Hindu celebrations like Navratri and Diwali. The festivities begin on October 3 with Navratri and culminate in Diwali on October 31. Alongside these cultural events, the last solar eclipse of the year will occur on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, making this month both spiritually significant and rich in celestial happenings.
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The Pradosh Vrat, devoted to Lord Shiva, was observed during the month of Sawan on August 17, concluding on August 18. Devotees performed rituals such as chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times, bathing the Shivling, and offering Bilva leaves. The day’s timing and activities were aligned for fulfilling devotees’ desires and seeking Lord Shiva's blessings.
Sawan Somwar 2024: Dates, importance, fasting guide, and how to perform Rudrabhishek
Sawan Somwar 2024: The sacred month of Shravan begins on July 22, 2024, and concludes on August 19, 2024. This period holds immense religious importance as devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with sincere devotion. The Mondays during this month, known as Sawan Somwar, are particularly significant.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, mantras, do's and don't and how to break fast
Varuthini Ekadashi, falling on May 4, 2024, holds significance for devotees worldwide, dedicated to worshiping Lord Vishnu. Rituals include waking early, cleansing the home, and adorning idols. Observers refrain from rice-based foods, engage in meditation, and recite sacred texts. Breaking the fast with Panchamrit and fruits is customary. The fast's significance lies in its protection from negative energies and the tale of Lord Brahma's redemption.
Eid Al-Fitr 2024 Chand Timings: Here is the full list of Indian cities and their moon rising time
As the world anticipates Eid-Al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, Muslims globally await the crescent moon sighting to confirm the festivities. In India, the moon's appearance on April 9 will determine Eid's date, either April 10 or 11. Chand Raat, signaling the end of Ramadan, holds significance, with celebrations starting upon moon sighting. Across cities, timings for moon sighting vary. Similar observations occur in other nations, emphasizing traditional lunar calendars. Eid-ul-Fitr unites Muslims worldwide, fostering communal prayers, feasting, and charity, embodying shared values and traditions.
April 2024 Festivals: From Navratri to Hanuman Jayanti, here is the full list of festivals falling in Hindu's new year
April 2024 is packed with cultural and religious festivities across India, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year. From Sheetala Saptami to Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi, the month promises a rich tapestry of celebrations including Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami. With each event bringing communities together in prayer and joy, April invites all to embrace its spirit of renewal and unity.
Vijaya Ekadashi 2024: Significance, Puja timings, how to perform puja, observe fast and mantras
Vijaya Ekadashi holds the key to overcoming obstacles and achieving victory. By fasting, praying, and observing rituals on Vijaya Ekadashi, devotees seek divine blessings, spiritual health, and the fulfillment of their desires. The legend behind Vijaya Ekadashi involves Lord Rama's quest to rescue Mata Sita and the sage's advice to observe the fast for success.
When is Magha Gupt Navratri 2024? Dates, shubh muhurat, significance, puja rituals
Gupt Navratri 2024, commencing on February 10, marks a significant occasion for Hindu devotees to worship Goddess Durga. Observed during Magha and Ashada months, this nine-day festival involves hidden worship practices associated with Tantra Vidhya. Devotees are advised to perform Ghatsthapana on this auspicious day, engaging in various puja rituals and seeking the blessings of the deity through fasting and prayers.
Karthigai Deepam 2023: Date, time, rituals and other key details here
'Karthigai Deepam', a traditional festival which has significance in Hindu religion is celebrated in praise of Lord Kartikeya. People light clay lamps and pray for their family's wealth. In 2023, the festival will be celebrated on November 26, 2023.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, observed on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, holds significant importance as one of the most revered Ekadashis, following Nirjala Ekadashi. This auspicious day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.
Karwa Chauth 2023: Date, puja, moonrise timing, how to perform puja, rituals
Karwa Chauth 2023, a Hindu festival observed by married women, falls on November 1 this year. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' well-being or an ideal spouse. The tradition's origin is the poignant tale of Queen Veeravati, whose devotion brought her husband back from the dead. The day involves rituals like 'Sargi,' dressing up, and a moonlit fast, concluding with husbands offering tokens of love.
Navaratri Kanjak or Kanya puja 2023: How to perform Kanjak puja, timings, significance, rituals
Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami, the eighth and ninth days of Navratri, are celebrated by honoring young girls or kanyas. Kanjak, also known as Kanya Pujan, is performed to worship these girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga. The girls are offered tender coconut, Halwa-Puri, and Chane as prasad. Kanjak is performed twice a year, on the last day of Navratri.
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar promises to hold 9-day Navratri fast for ex-girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandez to 'ward off all negativity'
Chandrasekhar is currently incarcerated at Delhi's Tihar jail. He was the mastermind of a Rs 200 crore fraud case. Fernandez, who was his ex paramour was also grilled by the ED in connection to the case but was later let out on bail.
Navratri Fasting: Here is what you can eat and what can't
Navratri is a time of prayer, fasting, and cultural expression, fostering spiritual growth and well-being. The festival brings communities together through dance, music, and vibrant attire. During Navratri fasting, devotees follow specific guidelines to purify their bodies and minds. They engage in devotion and prayer, consume sattvic food, stay hydrated, and maintain cleanliness.
Ganeshotsav: Planning to bring Ganesha? Here are some do's and don't you should follow
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu celebration that honors Lord Ganesha. Devotees bring clay idols of Ganesha to their homes and pandals to worship. The festivities include recitation of Vedic mantras, fasting, and offering sweets as prasad. The celebration lasts for ten days and concludes with the ceremonial submersion of the idol in water.
Narasimha Jayanti 2023: Date, time, rituals, and more
Here is a comprehensive guide to Narasimha Jayanti 2023, including the date, time, shubh muhurat, rituals, and significance.
Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 6: Check timing, rituals, significance, offerings and mantras to worship Maa Katyayani
The sixth day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Katyayani, one of the nine avatars of Goddess Durga, and is observed with great devotion and reverence by the devotees.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Here are some healthy snacks you can try during this fasting period
During Navratri, devotees as part of the festival celebrations also prepare a number of traditional snacks at home and perform bhajans to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. Devotees observe a fast for all nine days, with people preferring to fast for the first two or last two days of the festival, because it is popularly believed that Goddess Durga fulfills the prayers and wishes of those who fast on these days.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know about the first day of Navratri
With the arrival of the auspicious Navratri festival, let's find out all about the first day of Chaitra Navratri in 2023.
Happy Chaitra Navratri 2023: Greetings to send your friends and family during this auspicious time
People celebrate Chaitra Navratri by fasting, eating special Navratri foods, dressing in the nine colors of Navratri, and praying to Goddess Durga and Lord Ram. Check out the greetings, messages and best wishes for this special day.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Here's all about Ghatasthapana during Navratri. Learn about its significance, rituals and shubh muhurat
Know the significance of Ghatasthapana during Chaitra Navratri and information on its auspicious timings as per Drik Panchang.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Date, time, muhurat, and significance of festival
Navratri is one of India's most popular and widely observed festivals. Navratri, which literally means "nine nights" in Sanskrit, is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Karadaiyan Nombu 2023: See date, time, rituals and significance
Karadaiyan Nombu, also known as Savitri Vratham, is a Hindu festival celebrated by married women and young girls in the name of Goddess Gowri / Sakthi for the welfare of their husbands and future husbands.
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