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Mata Kushmanda Navratri Day 4: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

Also named as the “Smiling Goddess”, Maa Kushmanda is idolized on the fourth day of Navratri. This day signifies passion, anger, and auspiciousness. Maa Kushmanda is a happy manifestation of Maa Durga and it's conjointly believed that she is the creator of the whole Universe. This can be mirrored in her name furthermore. The primary word of her name is “Ku” which means little. The consequent word “Ushma” means energy or warmth and the third word, “Anda”, means egg. So, her name suggests that she is that the creator of this ...

Mata Chandraghanta Navratri Day 3: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

In Hinduism, Chandraghanta is the third form of Goddess Parvati (Durga). Her name Chandra-Ghanta, means"one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell. Her third eye is always opened and she is always prepared for war against demons". She is additionally called Chandrakhanda, Chandika, or Rannchandi. Her worship takes place on the third day of Navaratri (the 9 divine nights of Navadurga). She is believed to reward folks along with her grace, bravery, and courage. By her grace, all the sins, distresses, physical sufferings, mental tribulations, and spectral hurdles of ...

Mata Brahmacharini Navratri Day 2: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

The second day of Sharad Navratri. The day, dedicated to Mata Brahmacharini, is known as Dwitiya. Brahmacharini is the second avatar of a god Hindu deity Durga.As per legends, Mata Brahmacharini is that the daughter of the Himalayas. She was named Brahmacharini by Lord Brahma. Devotees believe that giving prayers to Brahmacharini offers peace and happiness. Brahmacharini is always bare foot and carries a Jap mala or prayer beads in the right hand and a Kamandal or pitcher in the left. Day 2 NavratriBrahmacharini Mata / DwitiyaOn Dwitiya, the Goddess Brahmacharini ...

Mata Shailputri Navratri Day 1: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti, Ghatasthapana

The wait is over and therefore the 9-day Navratri dedicated to worshipping the nine avatars of the immortal Hindu deity Goddess Durga or Shakti has arrived. This Navratri is additionally known as the Shardiya Navratri because it happens during 'Sharad' or the autumn season of the year. Shardiya Navratri is the most auspicious and vital of the four Navratris during a year observed by Hindu devotees.Day 1 NAVRATRIShailputri Mata /PratipadaShailaputri (शैलपुत्री), is the girl of the Mountain King Himavat and is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess, Durga. She ...

Dholkal Ganesha - The Mysterious Ganesh Temple on the Hill

In the Dantewada district of Southern Chhattisgarh, lies a little hill, a form that resembles a dhol (Indian drum), and hence, it became popularly called Dholkal. So, what’s thus special concerning Dholkal?Atop Dholkal hill, sits a one thousand years old Lord Ganesha idol, the genesis of that continues to be unknown, at the peak of around 3000 ft. high the dense forests of iron-rich Bailadila formation.Legend has it that when Lord Parshuram wished to meet Lord Shiva. However, Lord Shiva had appointed Lord Ganesh as a guard, who failed to ...

Zanskar - The Hidden Gem of Ladakh

Sitting well at a height of 13154 feet, Zanskar vale could be a semi-arid region that's snuggled within the lap of the northern flank of the good mountain range. Zanskar’s pristine water bodies, covering mountains encompassing the region, and scenic landscape work as a serious draw for tourists. Placed around one zero five klicks faraway from Leh, this region could be a hotspot for journey activities, as well as water rafting, trekking, paragliding, among others. Also, centuries-old monasteries dot this place, creating it one amongst the favored places for religious ...

The Highest Motorable Road - The Umling La

The Border Road Organisation has completed the new road that goes even higher than Khardung La. The road passing through Umling La (Pass) stands at a higher altitude than the base camp of Mount Everest. The new benchmark for travelers and adventure junkies is set at 19,300 feet. It is now the highest motorable road in the world, a record previously held by a road in Bolivia at 18,953 ft en-route to volcano Uturuncu. In India, Khardung La sits at an altitude of 17,582 ft, the Siachen Glacier is at ...

The Moonland of Ladakh - 'Lamayuru'

Lamayuru popularly known as moonland by the locals is due to its peculiar land surface which closely resembles the surface seen on the moon. It is located 15 Km east of the famous Fotu La pass on the Leh-Srinagar highway. The mystique of the Lamayuru monastery located here is unmatched by any other in the entire Ladakh region. The clear blue skies meet the rugged horizon of broken mud cliffs creating an atmosphere of the lunar surface which has a powerful impact on the first-time viewer’s psyche. The monastery at ...

Ganesh Chaturthi - “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya”

“Ganpati Bappa Morya” Ganesh Chaturthi is an annual festival in India celebrated primarily in August and September. Also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, it is one of the most revered festivals in India, which is mainly celebrated in Mumbai and Western India. This festival marks the birthday of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha. More importantly, the festival signifies the arrival of Lord Ganesha with his mother goddess Parvati to the human realm from the Kailash mountain. The celebrations begin on the day of Chaturthi when people install clay idols and statues of their ...

Adiyogi - World's Largest Shiva Statue

The Adiyogi statue recognized as the world’s largest bust sculpture by the Guinness Book of World Records, depicts the Hindu deity, Shiva, in 500 tonnes of steel. Surrounded by lush green farms, coconut groves, and the Velliangiri hills, the towering Adiyogi stands 112 feet tall in Coimbatore, India, and celebrates Shiva, the first yogi. Shiva is popular in many forms across the land but depicting the deity as the ‘first Yogi’ is not common. Adiyogi – The Source of Yoga Adiyogi, known as the first Yogi, passed on the science of yoga ...

The Hidden Shivling of Kashi- "Pita Maheshwar" Self-manifested form of Shivling

Varanasi is considered one of the holiest places in India and it is located on the banks of the river ...
Yamraj Temple - The Hindu God of Death and Justice

Yama, also known as Yamaraja, Kala, Dharmraja is well known as the Hindu God of death and justice. Even though ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2024: Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Yatra 2024, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of ...
Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

Skandamata is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Parvati. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war ...
Raksha Bandhan 2023

We celebrate Raksha Bandhan every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan; Therefore, it is ...
MANA “The Last Village in India”

Mana village is no longer India’s Last Village as it was previously known. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has placed ...
Shravan (Sawan) Month 2023

The month of Sawan has special significance in Hinduism. This month is considered one of the holy months of the ...
Mata Brahmacharini Navratri Day 2: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

The second day of Sharad Navratri. The day, dedicated to Mata Brahmacharini, is known as Dwitiya. Brahmacharini is the second ...
Mata Mahagauri Navratri Day 8: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

On the eighth day of Navratri, there is a law to worship and worship Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of ...
Mahaparva of Chhathi Maiya - Chhath Puja 2021

Chhath Puja has its origins in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, and in Nepal, but its popularity ...