Ninth Day of Navratri

The ninth day of Navratri is known as Mahanavami and is auspicious for many reasons. Navami marks the end of Navratri, the festival of Goddess Durga. On this day Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura. Mother Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Mother Durga, is worshiped on this day.

Mahanavami 2025

Mahanavami is the ninth day of the Navratri festival, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her fierce form as Siddhidatri. It marks the end of the nine-day celebration and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. On this day, devotees perform Kanya Pujan, offer special prayers, and seek blessings for prosperity, wisdom, and strength. Mahanavami is considered highly auspicious and holds great spiritual significance in Hinduism.

Maa Siddhidhatri

The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Siddhidatri. Siddhi means supernatural power, and Dhatri means the one who bestows it. It is believed that Maa Siddhidatri fulfills all divine wishes.

Dussehra

Dussehra which is also known as Vijayadashami. Dussehra is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by the Hindu community in the country. It is celebrated at the end of the nine days long festival of Navratri. In a way, you can consider Dussehra as the end of Navratri.

Durga Visarjan

Durga Puja has special significance in our Puranas. Durga Visarjan marks the end of the 9-day long Navratri festival during Navratri. Goddess Durga and her various forms are worshiped during these nine days, and the idol is installed.

shami tree

India is a nation where everything living and non-living in the universe is respected. This element is present in some form or the other in every festival or celebration.

Papankusha Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi has special importance in Sanatan Dharma, hence Ekadashi has also been given the title of Vratraj, because it is the best among all the fasts. The Ekadashi that falls on the next day of Dussehra in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month is called Papankusha Ekadashi. In the year 2025, this auspicious date falls on 03 October.

Kojagar Laxmi Pooja

Worship of Goddess Lakshmi is considered very important on the day of Kojagari fast. If Mata Lakshmi is pleased with the worship done by you, then you are blessed with wealth and grains. If you want to organize a puja to please Goddess Lakshmi,

Sharad Purnima

Sharad Purnima is also known as Ashwin Purnima and Kojagari Purnima in some parts of India. On this day farmers worship Goddess Lakshmi on Sharad Purnima to harvest their crops.

Karwa Chauth

The word Karwa refers to an earthen pot with a lamp and a spout, while Chauth refers to the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. It is also known as Neerja Vrat.

Karwa Chauth Vrat

The word Karwa refers to an earthen pot with a lamp and a spout, while Chauth refers to the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. It is also known as Neerja Vrat.

Karwa Chauth Dress Ideas

The fast of Karva Chauth is considered very important in religious beliefs. On this day women fast for the long life of their husbands. The fast is broken only after moon sighting at night.

Ahoi Ashtami

Every day in India is like a festival, there is some or the other festival of one region or the other every day. Apart from this, fasting is also very important in India. Many fasts have been mentioned in the Puranas to maintain their relationships.

Rama Ekadashi

The Ekadashi celebrated in the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is Rama Ekadashi. Rama Ekadashi has great importance in Hindu religion. According to Hindu beliefs, on the day of Rama Ekadashi that falls in this month, along with the Rama form of Mahalakshmi, Lord Vishnu’s Purnavatar Keshav form is worshipped.

World Food Day

Food wastage is common these days, also people do not understand the importance of getting adequate nutrition. Maintaining good eating habits like eating clean food, maintaining better hygiene, eating meals at regular intervals helps in providing them long term health.

Govatsa Dwadashi

Most of us know why Diwali is celebrated, but very few people know that Diwali actually begins with the worship of cows. The day of Vasu Baras Govatsa Dwadashi is entirely devoted to worshiping the cow only.

Vagh Baras

Dhanteras

Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi falls on the Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik in the Hindu month of Ashwin according to North Indian belief. It marks the beginning of the five-day festival of Deepawali or Diwali.

Kali Chaudas

Kali Chaudas, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is a Hindu festival observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Ashwin, a day before Diwali. It is dedicated to the goddess Kali and celebrates the victory of good over evil, symbolizing the destruction of negative forces.

6 Legends of Diwali

India is the only country with 33 crore deities. Here every deity is associated with some kind of festival. More than 260 festivals are celebrated in a year across India including Diwali. Diwali is the most important festival, which is celebrated all over India. It is the biggest and most exciting of all Hindu festivals.

Diwali

Diwali is the most popular festival in India. It is also known as “Deepavali”, which literally means rows of diyas (earthen lamps). However, it is celebrated on the 15th day of Kartik (October/November). It is one of the most enjoyable festivals in India.

Narak Chaturdashi

According to the Hindu calendar, the day before Diwali, the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin and the 14th day of the month of Kartik, according to the North Indian belief, is celebrated as Kali Chaudas, which is celebrated to worship Goddess Kali. She bestows her devotees with the strength and courage to fight the evil forces.

Lakshmi Puja

The festival of Diwali serves to fill a new enthusiasm and enthusiasm in the lives of the people. If there is one festival in the country that enthralls people of all ages, it is Diwali, no other festival can be a suitable competitor to Diwali.

Diwali Puja Timing

The festival of Diwali, which lasts for five days, is also called the festival of lights. Dhanteras, Roop Chaudas, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj are considered five days in the festival of Diwali, each day different gods and goddesses are worshipped. This festival comes twenty days after Vijayadashami (Dussehra).

Kartik Amavasya

In Indian traditions, the new moon day of Kartik month is considered very important. On this day, the important festival of Diwali is also celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India.

Govatsa Dwadashi

Most of us know why Diwali is celebrated, but very few people know that Diwali actually begins with the worship of cows. The day of Vasu Baras Govatsa Dwadashi is entirely devoted to worshiping the cow only.

Gujarati New Year

People of different regions and communities in India celebrate New Year according to their beliefs. India’s western state of Gujarat also celebrates its own new year. The new year of Gujaratis begins on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik.

Vikram Samvat

When you hear Gujaratis saying ‘Nutan Varshabhinandan’ or ‘Saal Mubarak’ in their language, you know they are busy celebrating their new year. On this day children light firecrackers on the streets, and people visit temples to seek the blessings of the Lord.

Bhai Dooj

There is a unique understanding between a brother and a sister. They are each other’s best friends, protectors and admirers as well as sharers of each other’s secrets. Along with this, the most important thing is that they also love each other selflessly.

Labh Pancham

The last day of Diwali or Deepawali celebrations is celebrated as the festival of Labh Panchami or known as Labh Pancham in the state of Gujarat. According to ancient beliefs, the festival of Labh Panchami falls every year on the Panchami (5th day) of the ‘Shukla Paksha’ (waxing phase of the moon) in the traditional Gujarati calendar month of Kartik.

Chhath Puja

India is a country of festivals and cultural events, which are celebrated with joy and enthusiasm throughout the year in different parts of the country. Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated a week after Diwali.

Gopa ashtami

The festival of Gopashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik. This year the festival of Gopashtami will be celebrated on 30 October. The maximum pomp of this festival takes place in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Braj regions. Once Lord Indra got angry and started raining heavily in Braj.

Akshay Navmi

The Navami falling in the Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik is celebrated as Akshaya Navami. It is also known as Amla Navami. According to our religious texts, this festival is celebrated two days before Devuthani Gyaras.