Durga Puja of Bengalis: Durga Puja is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in West Bengal state of India and particularly in Kolkata, in honour of Goddess Durga during the period of Navratri. It is celebrated for 10 days, however starting from the sixth day until the ninth day, the Pandals with grand idols of Goddess Durga are open …

Second Day of Durga Puja: Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is one of the most auspicious days of five days long Durga Puja Festival. In India fasting is undertaken by many people on this holy occasion. This day is also known for ‘Astra Puja’ (Worshiping Weapons) as on this day the weapons of Goddess Durga are worshiped. The day is …

बाघा जतिन: भारत के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के महान क्रांतिकारियों में एक थे बलिष्ठ देह के स्वामी जतिन मुखर्जी, जिन्हें इतिहास में ‘बाघा जतिन’ यानी ‘शेर जतिन’ के नाम से जाना जाता है। जतीन्द्रनाथ मुखर्जी: बंगाल का शेर ‘बाघा जतिन’ वह एक ऐसा क्रांतिकारी था, जिसके साथी ने गद्दारी नहीं की होती तो देश 32 साल पहले ही यानी 1915 में …

ज्ञान का मूल्य: अभिषेक 10वीं कक्षा का छात्र था। वह छोटी कक्षाओं से ही अपने पापा और दादा जी को ज्ञान की बहुत-सी पुस्तकों को पढ़ते देखता रहता था। उसकी बड़ी बहन तथा वह जब भी अपने पापा तथा दादा जी को कोई भी प्रश्न पूछते तो वे तुरन्त उस प्रश्न का उत्तर दे देते थे। वह अपने दादा जी …

आचार्य चरक आयुर्वेद के विद्वान थे। उन्होंने आयुर्वेद के प्रमुख ग्रन्थों और उनके ज्ञान को इकट्ठा कर के उसे संकलित किया। चरक ने भ्रमण कर के चिकित्सकों के साथ बैठ कें कीं, विचार एकत्र किए और सिद्धांतों को प्रतिपादित किया तथा उसे पढ़ाई-लिखाई के योग्य बनाया। आचार्य चरक कौन थे और क्या है चरक संहिता चरक संहिता 8 भागों में …

Why we worship Mother Goddess on Navratri? We think this energy is only a form of the Divine Mother, who is the mother of all, and all of us are her children. “Why mother; why not father?“, you may ask. Why we worship Mother Goddess on Navratri? Let me just say that we believe that God’s glory, his cosmic energy, …

Navratri Aarti: Navratri Devotional Bhajans And Songs: India is a land of colorful and vibrant festivals. Out of the clutter of festivals, Navratri stands as a prominent occasion, celebrated by people across the length and breadth of the country. It is celebrated in different ways, though the reason is the same – to commemorate the victory of good over the …

Navratri / Durga Puja Festival — Navratras are observed twice a year, once in Chaitra, preceding Rama Navami, and then in Ashvin (September – October) preceding Dussehra. The nine-day Navratra commences with the new moon of Ashvin and terminates with Maha Navami, on the ninth lunar day of the bright half of the month. During these nine days, devotees keep strict …

How is Navratri Pooja Thali Decorated? Navratri is the festival of Goddess Durga. The nine days festival is celebrated in different ways in the country but is very grand in Gujarat and West Bengal. Also known as Durga Puja, the festival marks the onset of autumn. The Navratri decorations start few days before the festival. Navratri puja thali decoration ideas: …

Navratri Customs: Navratri is a very important and popular festival of India. It comes twice on a year, once around March-April and the second time, around September-October. The nine days and nights of Navratri are entirely devoted to Mother Goddess. Throughout this period, fasts, strictly vegetarian diets, japa (chanting mantras in honor of the Goddess Shakti), religious hymns, prayer, meditation …