Hindu Culture

Navratri Day 9 Wishes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayer to Maa Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Navratri. “Maha Navami is the day of worship of Maa Siddhidatri. I pray to Goddess to bless every member of my family in the country for the fulfillment of their resolve,” PM Modi posted …

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Navratri 2023 Day: Ashtami (Kanya Puja)

Kanyā Pūjā (or Kumārī Pūjā) is a Hindu holy ritual, carried out especially on the Ashtami (eighth day) and Navami (ninth day) of the Navaratri festival.[1] The ceremony primarily involves the worship of nine girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga).[2] As per Hindu philosophy, these girls are considered as the manifestation of the natural force of creation. Legend says that it was …

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Navratri 2023 Day 7: Kalratri

As Sharad Navratri is about to come to an end, the seventh day is set to be celebrated on October 21, 2023, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kaalratri, the fierce manifestation of Goddess Durga. In 2023, the seventh day of Navratri falls on the Saptami Tithi of Shukla Paksha …

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Navratri 2023 day 6: – Katyayani Mata

The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to the Warrior Goddess, Maa Katyayani, who embodies the fiercest aspect of Goddess Durga. In her form as Mahishasurmardini, she rides a majestic lion, adorned with four hands. Goddess Katyayani holds a lotus flower and a sword in both of her left hands, …

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Navratri 2023 Day 5 : Skandamata devi

The “Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya)” or Skandami is honoured on the fifth day of Navratri. She signifies compassion, motherhood, and a heart full of love and is the fifth incarnation of Goddess Durga. Seeking Skandamata’s maternal qualities love, defence, and the tenacity of a mother’s care is demonstrated by worshipping …

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Navratri 2023 Day 4: Kushmanda Mata

Kushmanda is a Hindu goddess, credited with creating the world with her divine smile. Followers of the Kalikula tradition believe her to be the fourth aspect in Navadurga forms of Mahadevi. Her name signals her main role: Ku means “a little”, Ushma means “warmth” or “energy” and Anda means “cosmic egg”.[1] Kushmanda is worshiped on the …

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