Discover the mythological story of Mahalaya, when Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combined their powers to create Goddess Durga.

The origin of Durga Puja dates back to ancient times. As mentioned in various Hindu scriptures, the most significant period to worship Goddess Durga was during Chaitra Navratri, held in spring.

Durga Puja marks the arrival of Goddess Durga and is considered very auspicious. Durga Puja is one of the grandest festivals that is celebrated in India. Dedicated to Maa Durga, the festival marks her ...

Some fasts are followed. Others are remembered. And then there are those that are narrated. Durga Ashtami belongs to the last category, where the ritual is incomplete without the story, and the story ...

The legends of Chaitra Navratri are deeply woven into the fabric of Hindu spirituality, marking the joyous beginning of the Hindu New Year. Celebrated during the vibrant spring month of Chaitra (March ...

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In the crush of one of the world’s biggest street festivals, millions of Indians take to the streets of Kolkata in West Bengal to see a massive display of creative and innovative street art, as well ...