Navratri Day 8: Maa Mahagauri's Grace & Ashtami Rituals
The eighth day of Navratri honors Maa Mahagauri, symbolizing beauty after destruction. Learn about Ashtami's astrological significance, day/night worship rules, and Kanya Pujan traditions.
The eighth day of Navratri honors Maa Mahagauri, symbolizing beauty after destruction. Learn about Ashtami's astrological significance, day/night worship rules, and Kanya Pujan traditions.
Ram Navami, marking Lord Ram's birth, is celebrated on March 26, 2026, with Ayodhya's grand festivities on March 27 featuring the unique Surya Tilak ritual.
A viral Instagram video shows Komal Gaikwad driving an auto-rickshaw in Kalyan with her 3-year-old daughter beside her, highlighting her resilience as a single mother balancing work and parenting.
The historic Nagpurkar Bhonsla royal procession, dating back to 1725, will traverse Nagpur on March 26 for Ram Navami, celebrating a tradition rooted in the Bhonsla dynasty's origins with idols of Lord Ram and Hanuman.
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RecommendedDiscover the ancient worship of Goddess Mahagauri for marriage blessings, peace, and wealth. Learn about rituals, mantras, and astrological significance.
Ram Navami, marking Lord Ram's birth, brings a grounded pause with rituals and heartfelt messages. Explore its deeper meaning and find easy-to-share wishes for family and friends.
Explore the story of Parvati turning into Mahagauri after bathing in Mansarovar, symbolizing the need to destroy problems and wash away bitterness for inner peace.
Nagpur is fully decorated for Ram Navami with extensive lighting, saffron drapes, and themed stages along key procession routes. Over 150 organizations have set up stalls for prasad distribution.
The inaugural Kochi Theatre Festival concluded after five days, featuring plays, films, and lectures. Organized to honor actor P J Antony's centenary, it aimed to foster dialogue and establish Kochi as a theatre hub.
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RecommendedThe International Institute of Event Management and Theatre in Mysuru announces a special celebration for World Theatre Day on March 27, featuring performances and workshops.
Explore the detailed Panchang for March 26, 2026, including Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karan, and key muhurats. Learn about auspicious and inauspicious timings to plan your day effectively.
Chaitra Durga Ashtami falls on March 26, 2026, a sacred day for worshipping Mahagauri Maa and performing Kanya Pujan with rituals like Surya Arghya and offering sattvik food to young girls.
A grand Shobha Yatra marked Ram Navami in Phagwara, with 400-500 devotees participating in a procession featuring tableaux of deities and cultural scenes, organized by Shiv Sena and VHP.
Explore the Malethirike shrine atop Somagiri in Kodagu, Karnataka, where hundreds of bells adorn its open-air sanctum, embodying vibrant living traditions and deep spiritual devotion.
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RecommendedExplore Karnataka's stepwells, ancient excavations providing year-round water access with architectural beauty, from Sirival to Sudi, showcasing India's heritage.
The Olam Festival, a creator-led cultural event in Thiruvananthapuram, will be held at Kanakakunnu Palace ground from Friday to Sunday, featuring over 120 vendors and attracting 30,000 visitors.
Explore a personal narrative on how dance transformed a life, from initial struggles to finding rhythm and joy through movement, highlighting the universal power of art.
The 14th Dalai Lama participated in a traditional long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala, with over 4,000 attendees witnessing Tibetan Buddhist rituals and offerings.
Archaeologists discover Lower Palaeolithic stone tools in Hyderabad's Manchirevula forest, revealing prehistoric human activity dating back up to six lakh years.
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RecommendedThe Odisha government has started a comprehensive inventory of the Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar, cross-checking jewellery against 1978 records. The process includes digital cataloguing and involves experts.
The four-day Chaiti Chhath Puja concluded in Patna as devotees offered arghya to the rising sun at Ganga ghats, ending their 36-hour fast with parana rituals and distribution of prasad.
Goa's Ram Navami celebrations, starting from Gudhi Padwa, feature eight days of religious and cultural events, including trance dances, Dashavatari dramas, and 400-year-old temple gatherings, culminating in Lord Ram's birth festivities.
Discover detailed astrological forecasts for all 12 zodiac signs on March 26, 2026. Expert analysis reveals how planetary movements will impact your career, relationships, finances, and health throughout the day ahead.
Artists from Khagaul, Patna, express gratitude for receiving Rs 3,000 monthly pension under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Pension Yojana, announced during state elections. The scheme supports struggling artists facing financial hardship.
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RecommendedPatna gears up for Ram Navami on March 27 with vibrant processions, 52 puja committees, and special temple arrangements. Over 2 lakh devotees expected at key temples with enhanced security and massive prasad preparations.
Over one lakh devotees in Jamshedpur encountered unsafe conditions during Chaiti Chhath rituals, with uncleaned ghats, broken glass, and polluted river water causing injuries and distress.
Explore how music has historically pierced the veil between life and death, from ancient civilisations to modern Bollywood hits like Dhurandhar, revealing its profound and dangerous power.
Ramakrishna Mission's Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan collected 5,000 deity photos and religious items for respectful, eco-friendly disposal. The campaign saw overwhelming public response and plans expansion.
The newly translated Konkani Roman Missal was officially unveiled at the diocesan level in Mangaluru, with implementation starting June 7. Companion publications were also released to aid the faithful.
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RecommendedA video from Kolkata shows a mother warning her 31-year-old daughter that if she doesn't marry, her father will become a 'helpless spirit,' sparking widespread online debate and humor.