Maa Kaalratri – The Fierce Mother Who Destroys Darkness
The seventh night of Navratri always feels different. The earlier days celebrate soft, motherly, gentle forms of the Goddess. But when the seventh day arrives, the air itself seems to…
Maa Katyayani: The Fierce Form of the Divine Mother
When Navratri arrives, the air itself feels different. The fragrance of flowers, the sound of dhol, the chants of “Jai Mata Di” fill every corner. Each of the nine nights…
Skandamata – The Fifth Form of Navratri and the Mother of Skanda
Navratri is that time of year when the heart feels lighter, streets glow brighter, and homes echo with the sound of aarti bells. Each day is special, dedicated to one…
Maa Kushmanda – The Cosmic Mother Who Created the Universe with a Smile
When we talk about Navratri, we are not just talking about rituals, fasting, or traditions. We are speaking of a deeper journey — the journey of the soul towards light,…
Chandraghanta – The Third Form of Goddess Durga and the Call of Inner Courage
India is a land where every festival tells a story, every ritual carries a teaching, and every deity is not just a figure of worship but a guide for life.…
Brahmacharini – The Goddess of Devotion and Penance
When we talk about Navadurga, the nine forms of Goddess Durga worshipped during Navratri, each form represents a deep philosophy of life. Among them, the second form—Brahmacharini—is one of the…
The Complete Story of Goddess Shailputri
India is a land where gods and goddesses are not just remembered in scriptures but also live in the everyday devotion of people. Among the many festivals that celebrate divinity,…
Navratri: The Nine Nights That Teach Us How to Defeat Our Inner Demons
Every year, as the rains fade and the skies turn clear, a special time arrives in India—the festival of Navratri. For nine nights, homes are lit with diyas, temples echo…
Why and By Whom Were the Kshatriyas Wiped Out Twenty-One Times from the Earth?
India’s ancient stories are not just tales for entertainment; they are mirrors of truth, carrying lessons for humanity across ages. Among the most striking, almost unbelievable episodes of our puranic…