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The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. She is one of the well-known incarnations of Goddess Durga. This bold and beautiful roop of Maa Durga is seen sitting on the lion, wearing

• 06/10/2016
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The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth roop of Devi Durga. The name Skanda is derived from the war God Kartikeya (who was also known by the name Skanda) and Mata

• 05/10/2016
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The fourth day of is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. ‘Kushmand’ means ‘pumpkin’ in Sanskrit and is known as ‘cosmic egg’ in English She is believed to reside in

• 04/10/2016
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After worshipping Goddess Shailputri on the first day of Navratri, comes Mata Bramacharini. ‘Brahma’ here speaks of ‘penance’ [tapa] and ‘charini’ means ‘performing’ or

• 02/10/2016
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Navratri is one of the important festivals of India. It begins on Ashvin Shukla Prathama and ends at Ashvin Shukla Navami. In these nine days, different manifestations [roops] of Goddess Durga are

• 01/10/2016
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Shradh, in Sanskrit, implies any act performed with sincerity and faith. This 15-days long period (known as Pitru Paksha) is devoted to sincere remembrance of our deceased ancestors and other family

• 23/09/2016
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Situated on the banks of river Phalgu, Gaya is regarded as the most sacred place by Hindus to perform Shradh (for offering Pindadan and Tarpan to the departed souls). It is believed that one can even

• 22/09/2016
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Puja Muhurat = 06:09 to 27:15+ Duration = 21 Hours 5 Mins Chaturdashi Tithi Begins = 05:27 on 15/Sep/2016 Chaturdashi Tithi Ends = 03:15 on 16/Sep/2016 Anant means eternal and Chaturdashi means

• 13/09/2016
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