The Covid-19 pandemic had meant that for over two years, festivities remained low-key, but as cases drop significantly, the nine-day festival is likely to witness celebrations on a grand scale this year
New Delhi, April 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the traditional Indian new year wishing people happiness and good health. “Greetings on Gudi Padwa. I wish you happiness and good health this year. May all your wishes be fulfilled in the coming year,” tweeted the Prime Minister. Marking the beginning of the traditional new year, Gudi Padwa is primarily celebrated by the people in Maharashtra and Goa. The auspicious festival derives its name from two words […]
By Shyamala Tulasi Chaitra Navaratri also called Vasant Navratri, is a nine-day festival that starts on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar generally falls in March or April of the Gregorian calendar. Chaitra is the first month of the Hindu lunar timetable and that’s why this Navratri is called Chaitra Navratri. It's also known as Rama Navratri, as Rama Navami, the
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha paid obeisance to Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra and reviewed the arrangements made by the Shrine Board for the upcoming Chaitra Navratri on Tuesday. India News | J-K: LG Pays Obeisance, Reviews Arrangements by Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for Upcoming Navratri.
Chaitra Navratri 2021: 5 tips to break COVID blues and celebrate the festival amid pandemic ANI | Updated: Apr 12, 2021 19:38 IST
New Delhi [India], April 12 (ANI): Chaitra Navratri, which is a nine-day festival, beginning on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar, is just around the corner. This year, it will begin on April 13, 2021, and end on April 22, 2021.
The festival, which falls during the spring season every year, is considered auspicious among various communities in the country. Navratris always begin with the ritual of Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana. Devotees of the Goddess Supreme Durga, observe a fast for nine consecutive days and pray for health, forgiveness, and prosperity.