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 ...

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 ...

Chaitra Navratri 2026 will start on March 19th. This marks the beginning of the nine-day festivities of worshipping the Goddess Durga. During this time, rituals, fasting, and creation of a sacred ...

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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Colleen Augusta McPadden Durga began her next roadtrip on September 3, 2025, accepting a loving “so long” from the love of her life and husband of 59 years, Francis Durga. In addition to Francis, ...

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 ...

Sindoor Utsav is one of the most vibrant and emotional rituals of Durga Puja, celebrated mainly in West Bengal. It falls on Vijayadashami, the last day of the Puja, and symbolizes both joy and ...