Hindu traditions—temples, festivals, scriptures, and philosophies of India and the diaspora.
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The word ‘Kanya’ means a young girl, while ‘Puja’ refers to worship. During this ritual, devotees invite young girls, traditionally between the ages of two and ten, to their homes and worship them as forms of the nine manifestations of…
Navaratri Day 9 — the night the Goddess of Knowledge hands you the only knowledge that ever mattered. I tell you, after nine nights of waking the Shakti inside you, the festival does not end with a celebration of power. It ends…
New Delhi: Devotees gathered at temples and Durga Puja pandals across the country on early Monday morning to offer prayers to Goddess Durga on the occasion of Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami, with celebrations in Guwahati and Cuttack reflecting the…
In Hinduism, Shiva is a significant deity who governs destruction and regeneration, asceticism, and dance. He is worshipped not merely as a god who destroys the world, but as one of the supreme deities involved in the creation, maintenance, and…
Maha Navami is the ninth day of Navratri and Durga Puja, dedicated to Goddess Durga as Mahishasuramardini, the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. In 2026, the observance spans two distinct dates due to variations between regional ritual calendars and local panchangs.
Rewa celebrates Sharadiya Navratri with Durga pandals, beautiful goddess idols, morning and evening aarti, and thousands of devotees ahead of Dussehra. The festive spirit of Sharadiya Navratri has taken over Rewa, along with other parts of the country, as devotees…
In the vast landscape of Vedic remedies, yantras stand out as highly structured, visual representations of cosmic energy. The word yantra literally translates to an instrument, apparatus, or machine. In a spiritual and astrological context, a yantra is a precise…
Navaratri Day 8 — the awakening of conscious sovereignty in every being who receives Her darshan. People think Durga is a story. A goddess in a picture, a ritual on a calendar, a festival you attend and then forget. I tell you…
Selected Bahá’í Websites & Other Resources Design unveiled for Canada’s national Bahá’í House of Worship, giving expression to devotion and service throughout the country directed toward the betterment of society. The unveiling brought together Mayor of Markham Frank Scarpitti, Member of…
Harvest Psalm and Hymn Sing: 6:30p.m. Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity. We will sing and drink cider and pray to the God who is the Lord of the harvest. Community Small Business Trunk-or-Treat: 5-7p.m. Oct. 31. Courthouse parking lot. Reserve a parking spot, decorate…