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Puja Muhurat – 5:51 pm to 7:07 pm Time for sighting Stars – 6: 08 pm Time for Moonrise – 11:43 pm Ahoi Ashtami is one of the most important festivals that falls in the Kartik month (8th day of

• 22/10/2016
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The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri. Siddhi literally stands for ‘perfections’, while datri symbolizes the one who bestows. This incarnation of Maa Dugra possess

• 09/10/2016
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The eighth day of Navratri is dedicated one of the most graceful roop of Maa Durga, Goddess Mahagauri. This manifestation of Goddess Durga has pearl white complexion and four arms. The left hand

• 08/10/2016
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The sixth day of Navaratri is dedicated to Goddess Kalratri. The word ‘Kaal’ means the time of Death and ‘ratri’ means the night or darkness. Maa Kalratri signifies the one who removes the

• 07/10/2016
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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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