Navratri is a time for prayer, discipline and seeking Maa Durga’s blessings. But what happens after the nine nights. This year, the period following Navratri is particularly interesting from an…
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Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami 2026: Why Both Occur on October 19 and What the Festival Symbolises
In October 2026, Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami will coincide, presenting a unique opportunity for devotees. This unusual alignment necessitates careful consideration of ritual timings, especially Kanya pujan and Sandhi…
Weekly Panchanga, 19–25 October 2026: Durga Ashtami, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima, Mercury Retrograde, and Shubh Muhuratas
Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami begin the week on October 19, leading into Dussehra on October 20. Following these festivities, Sharad Purnima occurs on October 25, marking a significant spiritual…
Navratri 2026: October 19 Brings Both Ashtami and Navami — Know When to Perform Kanya Pujan
Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami will occur on the same day, 19 October 2026, according to the panchang. Ashtami begins the day before at 8:27 AM and merges into Navami…
Born in Navratri: Names That Mean Strength and Grace
During Navratri, many families consider a birth as a significant blessing, influencing the choice of the baby’s name. Each day of Navratri corresponds to a different form of Goddess Durga,…
Pluto Turns Direct in the Middle of Navratri: Durga, Destruction and Rebirth
Pluto will station direct on October 15 at 3°04′ Aquarius after a period of retrograde motion. This event coincides with the sixth day of Navratri, dedicated to the goddess Katyayani.…
What should you ask Chandraghanta for? Mantras and remedies for 13 October
What do you actually want to ask the Mother for? On Tuesday, 13 October, the Tritiya (third lunar day) of Sharad Navratri 2026, the worship of Chandraghanta takes on greater…
Navratri 2026 Opens and Closes With Gajakesari Yoga: Why This Year Is Spiritually Rare
Mark your calendars for 11 October 2026, as Navratri begins under the rare Gajakesari Yoga formed by the Moon and Jupiter. This exceptional alignment not only enhances the festive spirit…
Which Navdurga Are You? Find Your Devi by Birth Number This Navratri
Navratri celebrates the nine forms of Maa Durga, each linked to a specific birth number. These birth numbers, or Mulank, correspond to various planets in Vedic tradition. Devotees are encouraged…
Shailputri Puja on Sharad Navratri 2026 Day 1: Mantras, orange or white, and the ghee remedy
Which Shailputri do you picture: the one dressed in white or the one the 2026 calendar assigns orange? Both have their place, and they answer different questions.Start with the iconography.…