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As autumn arrives in Bengal, shiuli flowers, the rhythmic beats of the dhak and the devotional sounds of Mahalaya signal the approach of Du...

Sandhi Puja 2026 will be observed during the sacred transition from Maha Ashtami to Maha Navami. Know the exact 48-minute Sandhi Puja Muhur...

Durga Puja 2026 will transform Kolkata into a celebration of faith, art, culture and community. From Mahalaya and Bodhon to Sandhi Puja, Dh...

Durga Puja 2026 celebrates Maa Durga’s return to her maternal home, traditionally accompanied by Ganesha, Lakshmi, Kartikeya and Saraswati....

Pitru Paksha 2026: Pitru Paksha ends on October 10, 2026, with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. After this period, many families look towards the begi...

Akhand Jyoti is an important Navratri ritual symbolising unwavering faith, divine presence and the victory of light over darkness. During N...

Navratri 2026 date (Google Trends): Shardiya Navratri 2026 will be observed from October 11 to October 19, followed by Vijayadashami on Oct...

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Shardiya Navratri, a significant nine-day festival honoring Goddess Shakti, will be celebrated from September 22 to October 2, 2025. Each d...

Navratri 2024, celebrated from October 3 to October 12, honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Key rituals include Ghatasthapana, daily g...

The special Vrat thali will be served from September 26 to October 5, and can be ordered from the 'Food on Track' app.

The festival is celebrated for nine days as each day is associated with an incarnation of Goddess Durga.

In Sanskrit, the word Navaratri means 'nine nights' - nava stands for nine, whereas ratri means nights.

The holiday season next month will begin on the 8th with second Saturday following by a Sunday, Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami and Muharram.