DEVI WORSHIP
Pawan Kalyan fasts twice in a year in honour of Goddess Varahi. Know about this unique deity
Goddess Varahi Devi, also known as Amman Devi, is one of the seven mother goddesses in Hinduism belonging to the Matrikas group, considered manifestations of Shakti. She is revered as the feminine counterpart of Lord Varaha, the third avatar of Lord Vishnu among his ten incarnations, and is also identified as the third manifestation of Bhu Devi. Additionally, Goddess Varahi Amman Devi is recognized as the principal commander of Lalithambika (Bhuvaneshwari).
ISRO chairman advocates for libraries in temples to attract youth
ISRO Chairman S Somanath advocates for setting up libraries in temples to attract youngsters to places of worship, urging temple managements to transform society. He received an award from Sree Udiyannoor Devi Temple and former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair, emphasizing the importance of attracting youth to temples.
Country's misfortune that INDIA bloc leaders talking about 'fighting against shakti': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc for openly discussing "fighting against shakti" during an election rally in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Modi defended Hindustan's place of Maa Shakti, a part of their natural spiritual journey. He criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks, which he interpreted as a challenge to the power of shakti.
Gyanvapi case: Offering of prayers at 'Vyas ji ka tehkhana' begins; all sanatanis are happy, says petitioner Lakshmi Devi
Even as the legal battle over the Hindu religious ceremonies being performed at the Gyanvapi mosque-Shringar Gauri complex after a Varanasi court allowed worship at the disputed site intensifies, the Hindu side has announced a sc...
Navratri Day 6: Worship Maa Katyayani, the Goddess who dismantles evil & helps you find true love!
Also known as Mahishasurmardini, (the Goddess who slayed Mahishasura or the Buffalo Demon), Katyayani Devi is considered to be the warrior form of Mahadevi or Adi Shakti.
Fasting for Navratri? A list of things to do, and not do for 9 days
A Navratri fast must be balanced by maintaining a Sattvic diet. This diet includes eschewing non-veg, heavily fried and processed foods and eating fresh fruits and seasonal vegetables.
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Celebrating Navratri
During Navratri, the Nine Nights, India worships the Mother with devotion. Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Navratri are all the same. The first three nights worship the destructive aspect of the Mother, Durga. The next three nights adore the creative aspect, Lakshmi. The last three nights invoke the knowledge aspect, Saraswati. The tenth day, Vijay Dashmi, celebrates victory, with boys starting school and initiations taking place. On this day, workers in different fields perform Ayudha Puja, worshipping the Devi for success and prosperity.
Baby girl born with 26 fingers and toes in Rajasthan: Medical marvel or divine blessing?
A baby girl in Rajasthan, India, has been born with an astonishing 26 digits - seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Medical professionals have diagnosed her condition as Polydactyly, a rare genetic disorder. However, the baby's family believes that she is the embodiment of a deity they worship. Both the mother and the baby are reported to be in good health.
Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 7: Worship Maa Kalratri Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Significance and all other details
Chaitra Navratri is a time to honour and worship Goddess Durga and her nine incarnations. The seventh day of the festival is dedicated to Maa Kalratri, and devotees offer prayers and fast to seek her blessings. Red is the most popular colour of Chunri donated to the Goddess on the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri since it is connected to Maa Kalratri.
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Why do people worship Skandamata on Day 5 of Chaitra Navratri?
The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth manifestation of Maa Durga. Childless couples should observe fasts and worship Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya.
Chaitra Navratri 2023 Day 6: Check timing, rituals, significance, offerings and mantras to worship Maa Katyayani
The sixth day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Katyayani, one of the nine avatars of Goddess Durga, and is observed with great devotion and reverence by the devotees.
Ramakrishna Jayanti 2023: Date, History, Significance, and celebrations of the day
The 187th Ramakrishna Jayanti is being observed on February 21 this year, providing an occasion for individuals to reflect on Ramakrishna Paramahansa’s life and teachings and look for inspiration in his message of spiritual peace and universal love.
Saraswati Puja 2023: The day we welcome the goddess of learning
Learn about the timing, date, and significance of this auspicious day.
Gyanvapi row: High Court fixes December 5 for hearing on mosque committee's plea challenging Varanasi court verdict
The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid, the Gyanvapi mosque management committee, had challenged the Varanasi court order rejecting its objection to the maintainability of the suit filed by five Hindu women who sought permission to worship Shringar Gauri and other deities whose idols are located on an outer wall of the mosque.
Gyanvapi: HC admits petition challenging permission for carbon dating, scientific investigation of 'Shivling'
An application was moved before the district judge demanding a scientific determination of the age, character etc. of the "Shivling", including its carbon dating. In the application, a ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey was also demanded.
Navratri 2022: Maha Ashtami today, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri
According to Hindu mythology, the eighth day of Navratri is dedicated to Mahagauri who attained "Gaur Varna" by rigorous penance. The name 'Mahagauri' means the one extremely bright. She mounts on the ox. Mahagauri appears in many forms.
Indian Railways to run special Navratri trains to Vaishno Devi shrine; details here
Passengers can board and deboard these trains at New Delhi's Safdarjung railway station. Tickets are available now for these trains and they will be given on a first come-first served basis, according to Indian Railways' officials.
Restaurant, cafe chains on temple run: Places of worship top draws for big food services firms
Executives said places of worship are turning out to be top draws for big food services companies since it gives them a first-mover advantage.
When ‘our’ Devi Bhagvati is assimilated as ‘their’ mother goddess in Southeast Asia
Devi Bhagavati, the shakti of Shiva, arrived on the distant shores of an erstwhile kingdom of Champa in Vietnam as part of ancient Asian cultural networks. She was assimilated within the prevailing local belief in mother goddess worship and her sanctuary was built by the Chams in Kauthara, now known as the Po Ina Nagar temple in the coastal city of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam.
Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute: Case adjourned till July 4
In defence of their side, the AIM's advocates read the 1937 case of Deen Mohammad Vs State Secretary where the court had decided on the basis of oral testimony and documents that this entire compound (Gyanvapi mosque complex) belongs to the Muslim Waqf and Muslims have the right to offer namaz in it.
Gyanvapi mosque management committee to oppose videography inside its premises
According to the court's directions, videography and survey will be conducted inside the mosque premises on May 6 and 7.
Lalu's elder son takes out procession under his parallel outfit's banner
Thereafter he walked barefoot to reach the residence of the legendary socialist leader, which has now been converted into a museum, and declared his plans to launch an "LP (Lalu Prasad) movement", modelled after the "JP movement" of 1974 in which his father had taken part as a student leader.
Oh My God! How curbs on religious events spelt doom for small businesses
The pandemic led to pilgrimages getting cancelled, muted celebration of religious festivals and places of worship being in the wait and watch mode. For many small businesses, this is a test of their faith.
Ram worshipped Devi Durga as she is superior to him: Mamata at poll rally
Claiming that the BJP will not allow people to chant "Jai Siya Ram" (Glory to Sita and Ram), Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga as she is much superior to him.
Shiv Sena hits out at BJP over demand to reopen temples
Noting that Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis had said people understand how to observe social distancing when temples are reopened, the Shiv Sena countered him referring to the "flouting of the norms" during his party's protest.
View: Make empowered district administrations the centrepiece of India’s Covid fight
The post-lockdown spike in positive cases can be effectively contained through an aggressive ‘test, track and quarantine’ strategy. For this, states will need to implement a Covid-19 Districts Strategy. Every state government should create a ‘war room’ to which district administrations report every evening.
Rahul Dravid was very patient, gave us inputs: Fencer Bhavani Devi fondly recalls chat with cricketer
The two had hit it off at a sporting event in 2015.
A tribute to two other women of Alauddin Khilji’s time
Deval Devi, a Vaghela princess, was married to Alauddin Khilji’s eldest son while Bibi Nanchari Amma, a Khilji princess, journeyed to the south to be with her divine lord Venkateswara.
International Women's Day: Women MPs demand financial inclusion, education in Lok Sabha
Bhavna Gawali referred to the refusal of temple authorities at Shani temple in Maharashtra from allowing women to enter the sanctum sanctorum.
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