Vishuddha, the throat chakra, is where thought turns into sound. In some Yoga and Tantra traditions, Maa Skandamata is associated with this chakra. Devotees believe that worshipping her can help…
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Sharad Navratri 2026: Maa Kushmanda and the smile that lit the first darkness
Kushmanda is a name that carries a quiet thunder. Devotees often interpret it as a combination of Ku (a little), Ushma (warmth), and Anda (cosmic egg). Tradition credits Maa Kushmanda…
Maa Kushmanda mantras and remedies for creativity, fertility and inner energy in Sharad Navratri 2026
A hundred and eight green cardamom pods arranged on a steel plate form the basis of a traditional remedy for creativity associated with Maa Kushmanda. It is a small, fragrant…
Chandraghanta’s ten hands: What the goddess carries on Tritiya in Sharad Navratri 2026
Count the hands on a Chandraghanta image, and you’ll stop at ten. Shailputri and Brahmacharini, worshipped on the two preceding days, have two each. The jump is deliberate, and it…
Sharad Navratri 2026 Day 1: Kalash sthapana muhurat, akhand deepak and a fast kept clean
Before you buy the coconut, prepare the soil. The Kalash, the sacred pot, rests on a bed of earth, and that bed must be ready before the muhurat, or auspicious…