Tarakasura asked for a death that, as far as he could tell, could never come. After performing intense tapasya (austerity) to please Lord Brahma, he was denied outright immortality, so…
Tag: Sharad Navratri
Sharad Navratri Day 4: Curd, halwa and petha for Goddess Kushmanda
Wednesday’s prasad is easier to plan than most. On 14 October 2026, the Chaturthi tithi (lunar day) of Shardiya Navratri, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, whose preferred offerings are well known…
Chandraghanta and the strength of the home: Tuesday’s tritiya in Shardiya Navratri
Chandraghanta means “the one with a bell-shaped crescent moon on her head.” It’s a name you can almost see: a crescent shaped like a bell resting on the Mother’s forehead,…
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…