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  1. The Benefits of Fasting During Navratri

    Why should you fast during Navratri? Rich in colors, tradition, songs, and dance, Navratri is also a time for us to relax, turn inwards and recharge ourselves with new energy. Fasting during Navratri makes that inner journey towards bliss and joy easier t ...
  2. The Devi Stuti

    When the most valiant and wicked Asura, Mahishasura, was destroyed along with his ferocious army by the Goddess, the joy of the Gods knew no bounds! The hosts of gods headed by Indra lauded her, bowed down to the Devi and sang the ‘Devi Stuti’, in her pra ...
  3. Mahagauri

    The eighth form of the Mother Divine is called Mahagauri, and she is worshipped on Ashtami (the eighth day of Navratri). She is known by other names as well, including Shwetambardhara (dressed in white clothes), Vrisharudha (rides the bull), Chaturbhuji ( ...
  4. Sankalpa

    Sankalpa: Turn your desires into powerful intentions “If twenty desires arise in mind, nothing gets done.”- Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Desires bog us in clusters. With them, they bring in their constant companion, feverishness. The clusters confuse the ...
  5. Significance of Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri

    Navratri has been a long-standing tradition for all of us with a great amount of religious value attached to it. We also know that Navratri undeniably is one the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated across the nation with great fervor and enthusiasm. Howeve ...
  6. About Navratri Celebrations

    Traditionally, every year, Navratri is celebrated at the beginning of autumn, when everything in nature starts undergoing a transformation. It is celebrated to glorify the spirit within us- which can alone destroy negative qualities (inertia, pride, obses ...
  7. Tips for Navratri Fasting

    How to fast during Navratri Fasting during Navratri is an ideal way to detox the body, enhance digestion and increase positivity. While the benefits of fasting during Navratri are plenty, many of us fast incorrectly which further disturbs the balance in o ...
  8. Navratri Bommai Golu

    Navratri – the festival of worshipping the Divine Mother – is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India. In Delhi, numerous events around Ramlila mark the celebrations, while in West Bengal, Durga Puja captures the essence of the festival. ...
  9. Garba and Dandiya & Navratri

    For those of us who are still inept at the art of grooving to the beats of Garba and Dandiya, the mere colors and gorgeous costumes can entice us into trying again. Because, it is that time of year when we get the chance to re-connect with our family, fri ...
  10. The Slaying of Mahishasura

    When the Devi destroyed the army of Mahishasura- the King of Demons, Chakshura, the mighty general decided to fight the Devi himself. But very soon, after a fierce battle, the Devi slaughtered him into hundreds of pieces. As soon as the valiant general of ...