MUMBAI-Marking the 17th as her family’s “Musical Pooja Day,” Durga Jasraj fondly remembered her father, the legendary Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj, and his endearing ritual of sipping ...

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Navratri is here and it is all about immersing the soul in devotion of Shakti and seeking blessings from the 9 avatars of Goddess Durga. There’s no denying that as Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning ...

Navratri is the most special and auspicious days to worship nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees seek blessings by offering prayers to the Goddess and performing various puja rituals. During these ...

The temple authorities of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri announced elaborate arrangements for ‘Ugadi’, ‘Sri Rama Navami’ and ‘Vasantha Navaratri’ celebrations, along ...

Vijayawada: In a celebration steeped in devotion and Vedic grandeur, the sacred Kumbhabhishekam of Sri Kanaka Durga Ammavari temple atop Indrakeeladri would be held from March 6 to 8. Addressing the ...

Durga Ashtami Vrat 2026 on February 24 will be observed by devotees across India with prayers, fasting and special rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. The Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat falls on the eighth ...

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Sitting atop her lion, the Hindu goddess Durga wields a celestial weapon in each of her 10 hands. But her target isn’t the usual demon of deceit, Mahishasura. She’s taking aim at a different perceived ...

Durga Puja is one of the most auspicious festivals which is celebrated across the country. On this auspicious day people perform various religious and spiritual activities to appease Maa Durga. This ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 800 people gathered in Indianapolis from across three states to celebrate Durga Puja, one of the biggest Bengali celebrations of the season. People prayed and worshiped Ma Durga, ...