Tag: Durga
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Durga and Mahishasura: The Story Behind Navratri’s Nine Nights
The full story of Durga and Mahishasura as the Devi Mahatmya tells it — the boon, the gods’ failure, the making of the Goddess, the nine-day battle, and what the shape-shifting demon actually represents.
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How to Celebrate Navratri at Home: Ghatasthapana, Puja Vidhi and Fasting
A complete, practical guide to observing Navratri at home — the Ghatasthapana ritual step by step, the daily puja, the fast and its levels, Kanya Pujan, and how to adapt all of it to a small flat abroad.
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Significance of Navratri: The Spiritual Meaning of the Nine Nights
Navratri is nine nights of worship of the Divine Mother. Here is what the festival actually means, the story behind it, how India celebrates it differently, and why it still matters.
