chaitra navratri

Bhopal/Pandhurna, April 2 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the first phase of the “Shri Hanuman Lok” project at Jam Sawli Dham in the Pandhurna tehsil of Chhindwara district on Thursday, coinciding with Chaitra Navratri and Hanuman Jayanti.Describing Lord Hanuman as the...

Hathras (UP), March 29 A unique tradition in the town of Sahpau, in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh, involves burning the effigy of the demon king Ravana on the Dashami of Chaitra Navratri. Unlike most places where it is set ablaze during Sharadiya Navratri on Dussehra, this practice is...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'Kanya Pujan' on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri at the Gorakhnath Temple, according to an official statement.The chief minister, who is also the head of the Gorakshapeeth, worshipped nine young girls...

REASI, March 27, 2026: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is experiencing a significant increase in devotees during Chaitra Navratri, with heavy foot traffic along the Katra-Bhawan route. Authorities have ensured tight security and efficient crowd management as pilgrims continue their pilgrimage...

New Delhi, March 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a 'Developed' and 'Self-Reliant' India.Ram...

Jammu, March 26 The Chaitra Navratri festival has drawn a large number of pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, with over 2.69 lakh devotees offering prayers at the cave shrine during the festival."The pilgrimage is proceeding smoothly. There is a large...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, located on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district, is experiencing a large influx of devotees as the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival continues to draw pilgrims from across the country. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi Traffic Police has ensured largely smooth and regulated vehicular movement in and around the Jhandewalan Temple area during the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival, an official said on Tuesday.The temple, one of the prominent religious sites in the city, witnesses a...

March 24, New Delhi - On the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees offer prayers to Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durga. She is revered as a powerful warrior goddess.Maa Katyayani is believed to have been created from the combined energy of the gods to defeat the demon...

New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people on the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I bow to Maa Katyayani! May the grace of the Goddess – the presiding deity of divinity and valour –...

March 23, New Delhi: Today marks the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga and mother of Lord Kartikeya.She symbolizes nurturing and protective energy and is depicted seated on a lotus, holding her son, representing wisdom, compassion...

New Delhi, March 23 – Devotees flocked to temples on the fifth day of Chaitra Navratri on Monday to offer prayers to Goddess Skandamata, the nurturing mother of Lord Kartikeya, marking an important day in the nine-day spring festival of Chaitra Navratri.At the Jhandewalan Mata Mandir in Delhi...

Lucknow, March 22 – Special spiritual and cultural programs are scheduled to be organized at Devi Temples and Shakti Peethas across Uttar Pradesh on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami (March 25, 26, and 27) during Chaitra Navratri, officials said on Sunday.These events will...

New Delhi, March 21 – Streets in various parts of the country witnessed increased police deployment on Saturday as the nation celebrated the Eid-ul-Fitr festival along with the ongoing nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan...

New Delhi, March 21 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the people on the third day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta, and prayed for a prosperous life for everyone.In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I bow to Maa Chandraghanta! I pray to Mata to bless...

Amethi (UP), March 20 Lok Sabha MP from Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma, accused the ruling BJP on Friday of discriminating against his constituency by removing various institutions and efforts to relocate the Army Recruitment Office.Speaking to journalists on Friday while participating in a camp...

New Delhi, March 20 On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the spiritual significance of the festival, stating that the atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe brings a deep sense of peace and positive energy to people’s minds.Speaking on social...

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and bitter cold, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri on Thursday, chanting "Jai Mata Di" as they sought blessings from the deity. An...

Varanasi (UP), March 19 The grand Ganga aarti, organized by the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust at Lalita Ghat here, began with religious fervor on the first day of Chaitra Navratri on Thursday.Several dignitaries, including Minister Ravindra Jaiswal, MLAs Neelkanth Tiwari and Avadhesh Singh...

Raipur, March 19 Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Thursday described the passage of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 in the state assembly as a historic moment, and said it would put an end to religious conversions carried out through inducement, pressure, and deceit.The proposed...