Durga Puja Ashtami 2018 When Is Durga Puja Ashtami In 2018? 17 October, 2018 (Wednesday) Durga Puja Ashtami Muhurat For New Delhi, India Ashtami Tithi Begins at 10:18:29 on October 16, 2018 Ashtami Tithi Ends at 12:51:47 on October 17, 2018 Durga Ashtami is celebrated on the second day of Durga Puja. It is also […]
When Is Durga Maha Navami Puja In 2018? 17 October, 2018 (Wednesday) Durga Maha Navami Puja Muhurat For New Delhi, India Navami Tithi Begins at 12:51:47 on October 17, 2018 Navami Tithi Ends at 15:30:41 on October 18, 2018 Maha Navami is contemplated as third and the last day of Durga Puja. Maha Navami also […]
Skandmata Mata – Navratri Fifth Day Skandmata Mata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. Her name means: ‘Skanda’ – Lord Kartikeya/Murugan and ‘Mata’ – mother. Hence, this name means that she is the mother of the Skanda (Lord Karthikeya). About Skandmata Maa Skandmata has four arms and she rides on a lion. 2 […]
Kushmanda Mata – Navratri Fourth Day Kushmanda Mata is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. Kushmanda is a Sanskrit name, which means: ‘Ku’ – small/little, ‘Ushma’ – energy/heat, ‘Anda’ – egg. This form of Goddess Parvati blesses her devotees with health, wealth, and strength. About Kushmanda Maa Kushmanda has 8 arms carrying Chakra […]
Katyayani Mata – Navratri Sixth Day Katyayani Mata is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. Goddess Parvati took this form to kill the demon Mahishasura. This form is considered quite violent and hence, Maa Katyayani is also known as the warrior goddess. About Katyayani Katyayani Maa rides a majestic lion. She is depicted with […]
Kalratri Mata – Navratri Seventh Day Kalratri Mata is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. She is considered quite a violent form of Maa Parvati. Her name means: ‘Kaal’ – time/death & ‘Ratri’ – night. As per her name, she is considered as the destroyer of darkness. About Kalratri Goddess Kalratri has dark […]
Mahagauri Mata – Navratri Eighth Day Mahagauri Mata is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. Maa Mahagauri is known for fulfilling all the wishes of her devotees. Her name means: Maha’ – great/immense & ‘Gauri’ – white. As she is quite fair in complexion, she got this name ‘Mahagauri’. About Mahagauri Goddess Mahagauri has […]
Chandraghanta Mata – Navratri Third Day Chandraghanta Mata is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Her name means: ‘Chandra’ – the Moon, ‘Ghanta’ – hanging like bell. When Goddess Parvati adorned her forehead with the crescent Moon, she got this name. She is also known as Chandrakhanda. This form of Goddess gives courage […]