On the 6th night of Navratri, we worship the NavDurga in the form of Katyayani Devi. For those who are single and desire a partner, it is especially propitious to worship this goddess.
Fifth night of Navratri Worship Skandamata
The fifth night of Navratri is known as Lalita Panchami. We worship the NavDurga in the form of Skandamata. She is the mother of Skanda or Kartikeya.
Fourth night of Navratri Worship Kushmanda
The fourth night of Navaratri is known as Chaturthi. We worship the NavDurga in the form of Kushmanda Devi. She is said to have created the universe from her smile.
The Third night of Navratri Worship Chandraghanta
The goddess Chandraghanta is the NavDurga who is worshipped on the third night of Navratri. She is the married form of the goddess Parvati and is depicted with a Moon on her forehead.
Second night of Navratri Worship Brahmacharini
The goddess Bhramacharini is worshipped on the second night of Navratri. You can worship her to attain mental strength and confidence.
First night of Navratri Worship Shailaputri
We worship the NavaDurga in the form of the goddess Shailaputri on the first night of Navratri. She rides Nandi the bull and carries a trishula, as she is associated with Lord Shiva.
Navratri 2023: Worship the nine forms of the Devi
Navratri 2023 is the 9 day festival worshipping the goddesses in the form of Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
Pitru Paksha 2023: A sacred time to honor ancestors
Piitru Paksha 2023 is a sacred two week period in the Hindu calendar which is dedicated to worshipping our ancesors.
Krishna Janmashtami 2023 – Happy birthday to Krishna
Krishna Janmashtami 2023 celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. In North America, we celebrate on the night of September 6th. Jai Shri Krishna
Guru Purnima 2023
A unique characteristic of Vedic astrology or Jyotish is that it’s a lunar based system. The full Moon (purnima) is considered to be quite auspicious. Certain full Moons are highlighted in the Indian calendar as they are linked to special holidays or festivals. The very propitious full Moon of Guru Purnima 2023 falls on July 2nd for those […]