1. Deity (statue/photo), Chunari, Shringaar items 2. Two big lamps (with wicks, oil/ghee), 3. Matchbox, Agarbatti 4. Karpoor, Gandha Powder, Kumkum, gopichandan, haldi 5. Sri Mudra (for Sandhyaavandan), Vessel for Tirtha, Yajnopavita , Roli, Moli(Kaleva)…

In Satya Yuga, Daksha performed a yagna with a desire of taking revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha was angry because his daughter Sati had married Shiva against his wishes….Lord Shiva then carried Sati’s body all over the world in a state of wild grief. At the request of all other gods, Lord Vishnu severed Sati’s body into 51 pieces with his Sudarshan Chakra…

Step-wise direction to perform Durga Puja - Excluding Kalash-puja or Ghatsthapana :: First perform ‘Atma Puja’ for self-purification. This is done by the chanting of the following mantras-”OM APAVITRAH PAVITRO VA SARVAVASTHAM GATOAPI VA, YAH SMRAIT PUNDARIKA AKSHAM SA VAHY ABHYANTARAH SHUCHIH.” Explanation: Whoever contemplates upon Vishnu gets automatically purified, both mentally and physically….

The description of Durga given by Sage Vyasa in his ‘Markandeya Purana’ is available in the f…

Every year Hindus enthusiastically observe a nine day Navratra (Nine Holy Nights). This nine day period is dedicated to Goddess Durga, whose nine dimensions are celebrated one each day. It is a nine day stretch when a devotee sticks religiously to vegetarian diet…

The most auspicious time of Navaratra

The most auspicious time of Navaratra 
Sandhi Kal …

 
Mantras for offering flowers to Mother Durga

OM YAGYEN YAGYA MAYA JANT

DEVAASTA…

The Dus Mahavidyas are known as Wisdom Goddesses. The spectrum of these ten goddesses covers the…

Durga came to Earth on the invitation and prayers of the people who were being harassed . She cam…

Na Kavacham Na Argala Stotram Kilkam Na Rahasyaam,

Na Suktam Naapi Va Dhyanam Na Nyaaso Na Vaa…