Must-Visit Pandals During Durga Puja 2026 in Kolkata And Know Why Durga Puja Is More Than a Festival That Make West Bengal's Heart BeatDurga Puja 2026 will transform Kolkata into a celebration of faith, art, culture and community. From Mahalaya and Bodhon to Sandhi Puja, Dh...
16 Oct, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
Navratri Day 6 Bhog 2026: Honey, Fruits and Sweets, What to Offer Maa Katyayani on October 16Navratri Day 6 Prasad 2026: On October 16, the sixth day of Sharad Navratri, devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durg...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Navratri Day 6 Colour 2026: Why Green Is Worn on October 16 and What It SymbolisesNavratri Day 6 Colour 2026: Green is the colour associated with the sixth day of Navratri in the 2026 colour sequence, observed on Friday, ...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Why Bengalis Perform Dhunuchi Naach During Durga Puja: The Ritual, Meaning and Story Behind the DanceDhunuchi Naach is a cherished ritual during Durga Puja that beautifully fuses music, dance, and spirituality. Participants, holding ceremon...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Sindoor Khela 2026: Why Bengali Women Play With Vermilion on Durga Puja Dashami, The Ritual, Meaning and Bengali TraditionSindoor Khela is a heartfelt Bengali tradition that bids farewell to Goddess Durga at the end of Durga Puja. On Vijaya Dashami, women honor...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Navratri Day 5 Colour Today: Why Yellow Is Special and What to Wear on October 15On October 15, 2026, devotees will celebrate Navratri Day 5, embracing Yellow as the day's sacred color. This vibrant hue embodies warmth, ...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Upang Lalita Vrat 2026: Date, mantra, puja vidhi and religious significanceUpang Lalita Vrat, also known as Lalita Panchami, will be observed on October 15, 2026, during Sharad Navratri. The observance honours Godd...
14 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Maa Skandamata Katha, Aarti and Family Blessings: Why Goddess Durga’s Fifth Form Symbolises a Mother’s LoveMaa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri, symbolises motherhood, unconditional love and prot...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Why Does Maa Skandamata Hold Baby Kartikeya? The Spiritual Meaning Behind Her Divine ImageOn the fifth day of Navratri, Maa Skandamata is revered as the essence of divine motherhood and guardian spirit. With baby Kartikeya in her...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Why Maa Chandraghanta Has a Bell-Shaped Moon on Her Forehead and What It SymbolizesOn the third day of Sharad Navratri, devotees celebrate Maa Chandraghanta. Recognized by her distinct bell-shaped crescent moon, she repres...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Dussehra 2026: Before Burning Ravana, Know These Important Rituals and RulesDussehra 2026 will be celebrated on October 20. Know the Vijayadashami puja muhurat, the significance of Shami tree worship, traditional ri...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Navratri Special: 7 Lesser-Known Facts About the Nine Forms of Durga Most People Don't KnowDuring the vibrant festival of Sharad Navratri, worshippers pay homage to the nine embodiments of Goddess Durga known as Navadurga. Each fo...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Navratri 2026 Day 3 (October 13): Maa Chandraghanta Puja, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and Puja VidhiOn October 13, 2026, devotees will celebrate Navratri Day 3, dedicating their worship to Maa Chandraghanta. This day, marked by rituals aim...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Navratri 2026 Day 2 (October 12): Maa Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and SignificanceNavratri Day 2 2026 is on October 12, dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini, the goddess of penance, patience and devotion. Discover the tradition...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Anand Mahindra explains why nine forms of the Goddess are celebrated in Navratri: ‘No single quality is enough….’Navratri goes beyond being merely a celebration of goddess Durga and the reverence for the divine feminine; it serves as a homage to the di...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Dussehra 2026 Across India: How Vijayadashami Is Celebrated in Different StatesDussehra 2026 will be celebrated differently across India, reflecting the country's rich regional traditions and religious customs. While N...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Durga Puja 2026: Why Maa Durga Arrives With Her Children and What Each One RepresentsDurga Puja 2026 celebrates Maa Durga’s return to her maternal home, traditionally accompanied by Ganesha, Lakshmi, Kartikeya and Saraswati....
08 Oct, 2026, 05.59 PM IST