On this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped and the celebration is known as ‘Astra Puja’. This day is also popularly referred as ‘Virashtami’ owing to the display of arms and other forms of ...

Before performing the puja, clean the puja area and then, recite Maa Durga mantras ... avoid moving it until the Visarjan (immersion) ceremony on the last day.

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I came to London from Kolkata, spending 18 hours. It could be easier,” Banerjee told the British delegation at the Embassy on Tuesday. She further said, “During Durga Puja, we will organise a ...

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Shardiya Navratri holds special significance for fulfilling worldly desires. Sandhi Puja and Durga Puja are especially popular during this period. Find out now when Shardiya Navratri will begin this ...

Ashtami is considered a highly significant day in Navratri, as it marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Chanda and Munda. Observing fasts and performing puja on this day is believed to ...

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