Chaitra Navratri has drawn a huge rush of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, ...

An Indian engineer jailed in Mali for nearly a year remains stuck despite fresh assurances from his employer to arrange the ...

Durga Ashtami, one of the most sacred days of Chaitra Navratri, honours Maa Mahagauri. Devotees perform Kanya Pujan and rituals seeking blessings, prosperity, and spiritual renewal.

According to the Devi Puraans, especially the Devi Bhagavata Puraan, Goddess Katyayani is described as one of the most powerful forms of Adi Shakti. She is worshipped as the sixth form of the Navdurga ...

Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins on March 19, and here is a complete guide covering everything you need to know, from dates and fasting rules to day-wise bhog and the meaning behind the nine days of ...

India has delivered 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka after supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, ...

New Delhi: Chaitra Navratri is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms. In 2026, Chaitra Navratri begins on 19 March 2026 (Thursday) with ...

Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar year and symbolises renewal, spiritual awakening, and devotion. Devotees observe fasting, prayers, and special rituals during these ...

New Delhi: Chaitra Navratri 2026 commenced on 19 March and unfolds through 27 March, with Day 2 dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini falling on Friday, 20 March. This sacred day invites devotees to embrace ...

Find out the correct dates for Saptami, Ashtami and Navami during Chaitra Navratri 2026. Also check the auspicious muhurat ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the countrymen on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, which is dedicated to Goddess ...