'Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form.' Let’s celebrate the beginning of Navratri 2020 with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga: The Nine Forms Of The Goddess ...

‘It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.’ Let’s celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga: The Nine Forms Of The ...

Dedicated to worship of goddess Shakti, the unique Mahalaxmi temple is one such shrine where three forms of Adi Shakti (divine mother) can be witnessed. The goddess of knowledge, Mahasaraswati, along ...

Pandit Sai Krishna, left, chants ancient prayers for wisdom to the deity Saraswati on behalf of Nandita Saha, right, and her family, on Feb. 14, 2013, with blessings on their school books. At right is ...

In the Shakta tradition, Shakti Peethas are not remembered as silent relics of the past. They are revered as living points on ...

The eighth form of Adishakti Shri Durga is Shri Mahagauri and is worshiped on the second last day of Navratri. According to belief, the goddess had attained Gaur Varna through her rigorous penance.

Goddess worship is one of the longest standing religious traditions in Hinduism. Arthur Basham, a well-known historian of India wrote: The theme of shakti perhaps grew out of a conflict and eventual ...

Shakambhari Purnima, celebrated on January 25, 2024, holds religious significance among Hindus. It is dedicated to worship Goddess Durga, also known as Shakambhari Devi. Devotees observe fast, visit ...