Category : India Festivals

Shailputri: The First Form of Navdurga

pawanyatra Oct 3, 2024 0 578

Shailputri, the first form of Navdurga, is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Known as the "Daughter of the Mountain," Shailputri is a reincarnation of Goddess Sati and symbolizes strength, purity, and devotion. She is depicted riding a bull, holding a trident and a lotus, representing calmness and power. Her worship marks the beginning of the nine-day Navratri festival, where devotees seek her blessings for mental and physical stability.

India Festivals

The History of Dussehra / Navratri Festival

pawanyatra Sep 26, 2024 0 939

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil, symbolized by Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura. This blog delves into the historical and cultural significance of the festival and explores the day-wise worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga during Navratri.