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Navratri Begins with Religious Fervour; Devotees Throng Vaishno Devi Shrine

Sharadiya Navratri began with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with large numbers of devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Elaborate security arrangements and improved facilities have been put in place to ensure a smooth pilgrimage during the nine-day festival.

4 days ago

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Tithi, Tarpan, Shraddha, Puja rituals and significance

Navratri 2026: Avoid non-veg food, onion- garlic, no cutting hair or nails; do's and don'ts to follow

Navratri is a time for devotion to Goddess Durga, prayer, self-discipline and reflection. While avoiding non-vegetarian food, onion and garlic, and certain other activities is customary for many devotees, the specific rules differ across communities and households.

4 days ago

Navratri day 1: Maa Shailaputri puja vidhi, mantra, bhog, significance and colour

Navratri begins with the worship of Maa Shailaputri, who symbolises strength, purity and stability. From performing Ghatasthapana and chanting her mantra to offering traditional bhog, devotees observe various rituals to seek her blessings.

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Navratri 2026: Date, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, 9 days, colours, puja timings and significance

Shardiya Navratri 2026 will begin on October 11 and continue for nine days until October 19, with Vijayadashami celebrated on October 20. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana/Kalash Sthapana, followed by worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, fasting, puja and other rituals.

11 days ago

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Tithi, Tarpan, Shraddha, Puja rituals and significance

Devotees may also offer food, perform charity and pray for the peace of departed ancestors. The Amavasya Tithi begins on October 9 at 9:35 pm and ends on October 10 at 9:19 pm, with exact ritual timings varying by location. Shardiya Navratri begins on October 11

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Pitru Paksha 2026: What to buy and avoid buying during Shraddha Paksha

In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and concludes on October 10 with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Purnima Shraddha will be observed on September 26, a day before the main Pitru Paksha period begins. The exact Shraddha date is generally determined by the Tithi on which the ancestor passed away

23 days ago

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Why you shouldn't see the moon, puja timing and rituals

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on September 14. According to Hindu tradition, devotees are advised to avoid seeing the Moon during the prohibited period as it is believed to cause Mithya Dosham.

Sep 11, 2026

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations peak in Mathura amid rain and devotional fervour

Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan prepared special midnight rituals, while ISKCON Vrindavan showcased the deity in a stunning floral outfit. Krishna Utsav 2026 also added to the festive atmosphere with 27 decorated stages featuring traditional performances.

Sep 5, 2026

Janmashtami 2026 on September 4: Check Nishita Puja Time, Vrat, Puja Vidhi and Celebrations in Vrindavan and Mumbai

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 will be observed on September 4, while the midnight birth celebration will take place around the transition from September 4 to September 5. Devotees in Vrindavan, Mathura and Mumbai will observe the festival with fasting, midnight puja, abhishek, bhog, aarti and Krishna Janmotsav celebrations.

Aug 31, 2026

Happy Varamahalakshmi Festival 2026: Date, significance, puja ritual, story behind festival

The name Varalakshmi refers to Goddess Lakshmi in her form as the giver of boons. Devotees believe that worshipping her during the vratam brings blessings of wealth, health, prosperity and family wellbeing. In some traditions, the festival is also associated with the eight forms of Lakshmi, collectively known as Ashtalakshmi.

Aug 21, 2026

Sensex, Nifty rally for 4th straight session as lower crude oil price boosts sentiment

Oil-price volatility, El Nino effects to keep pressure on imported commodities, headline WPI

Oil-price volatility, higher insurance and freight costs, and strengthening El Nino effects in August-September are expected to keep pressure on imported commodities, food prices and headline WPI inflation, economists said. Headline WPI stood at 9.8 per cent in July

Aug 16, 2026

Trump defends tariffs as economic boost, says Iran wants deal but won't get nuclear weapon

Trump's Forced-Labor Tariffs: India's 10% Hit Exposes the Fragility of a Strategic Partnership

India's textile and apparel exports to the United States, worth nearly $11 billion a year, now face a competitive disadvantage against Asian rivals.

Aug 8, 2026

Karnataka seeks PM Modi's intervention as Dy CM Parameshwara writes letter on worsening drought crisis

Citing significant rainfall deficits, crop losses and declining groundwater levels, he sought enhanced financial assistance, updated farmer data for relief, and requested the Centre to consider declaring the drought a "calamity of national significance."

Jul 16, 2026

Pune woman, lover accused of pushing fiancé off Lohagad Fort to stop wedding; sent to custody till June 29

Pune woman, her lover accused of pushing fiancé off Lohagad Fort to stop wedding; sent to custody till June 29

Lonavala Rural Police registered a murder case against the woman Siya Goyal and her friend, Chetan Chaudhary and her fiancee Ketan Agarwal was reported to have died after falling from the Lohagad Fort near Pune but subsequent investigation revealed that he had been "pushed to death".

Jun 24, 2026

Creepy, cringe: Niharika Konidela looks uncomfortable as director wraps arm around her waist; pulls Keerthy Suresh closer

Creepy, cringe: After wrapping arm around Niharika Konidela's waist, director faces backlash for pulling Keerthy Suresh closer

Veteran filmmaker K Raghavendra Rao faced backlash for pulling actresses Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty closer by their arms while positioning them for a photo, prompting criticism from netizens who questioned the need for physical contact.

Jun 19, 2026

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Search Results for: dry fruits

Navratri Begins with Religious Fervour; Devotees Throng Vaishno Devi Shrine

Navratri 2026: Avoid non-veg food, onion- garlic, no cutting hair or nails; do's and don'ts to follow

Navratri day 1: Maa Shailaputri puja vidhi, mantra, bhog, significance and colour

Navratri 2026: Date, Ghatasthapana Muhurat, 9 days, colours, puja timings and significance

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026: Date, Tithi, Tarpan, Shraddha, Puja rituals and significance

Pitru Paksha 2026: What to buy and avoid buying during Shraddha Paksha

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Why you shouldn't see the moon, puja timing and rituals

Krishna Janmashtami celebrations peak in Mathura amid rain and devotional fervour

Janmashtami 2026 on September 4: Check Nishita Puja Time, Vrat, Puja Vidhi and Celebrations in Vrindavan and Mumbai

Happy Varamahalakshmi Festival 2026: Date, significance, puja ritual, story behind festival

Oil-price volatility, El Nino effects to keep pressure on imported commodities, headline WPI

Trump's Forced-Labor Tariffs: India's 10% Hit Exposes the Fragility of a Strategic Partnership

Karnataka seeks PM Modi's intervention as Dy CM Parameshwara writes letter on worsening drought crisis

Pune woman, her lover accused of pushing fiancé off Lohagad Fort to stop wedding; sent to custody till June 29

Creepy, cringe: After wrapping arm around Niharika Konidela's waist, director faces backlash for pulling Keerthy Suresh closer

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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