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Maa Siddhidhatri Navratri/Navmi Day 9: Significance| Puja Vidhi| Shubh Muhurat| Mantra| Wishes

20Apr

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Maa Siddhidhatri Navratri/Navmi Day 9: Significance| Puja Vidhi| Shubh Muhurat| Mantra| Wishes

On day nine, Maa Siddhidhatri form of Durga is worshipped. Navratri is one of the most special Hindu festivals and is celebrated for 9 days. Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of Navratri and is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month according to the Hindu Calendar. Also, The Navami Tithi (ninth day), Chaitra, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon) marks the birth anniversary of Shri Rama. Navratri Day 9: Maa Siddhidhatri Significance Maa Siddhidhatri is the 9th incarnation of Mother Durga, worshipped on the 9th day of Navratri. Siddhi means “meditative ability” and Dhatri means “giver”. Thus she is the Goddess of accomplishment, who bestows perfection (siddhis) on her devotees. She is the Goddess of Siddhi who blesses her devotees with wisdom and knowledg...

Maa Mahagauri Navratri/Ashtami Day 8: Significance| Shubh Muhurat| Mantra|Puja Vidhi

19Apr

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Maa Mahagauri Navratri/Ashtami Day 8: Significance| Shubh Muhurat| Mantra|Puja Vidhi

On the eighth day of Navratri/Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. It is believed that Goddess Mahagauri can fulfill all the desires of her devotees. Navratri Day 8: Mahagauri Significance Durga Ashtami is the most auspicious day of the ten-day Navratri and Durga Puja. Goddess Mahagauri is seen on a bull and has four hands. On one right hand, Mahagauri carries the Trishul or trident and the other right hand is in Varada Mudra symbolizing abundance. She carries the Damaru in one left hand and the other one is again in Varada Mudra. Women pray to Mahagauri for happiness and abundance in life. Another mythological legend around Ashtami, states that Goddess Kali appeared on this day from the forehead of Goddess Durga. He destroyed the Asuras or demons in the form of G...

Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Significance| Puja Vidhi| Mantra| Aarti

16Apr

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Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Significance| Puja Vidhi| Mantra| Aarti

Maa Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri puja. She is worshipped as the mother who opens the doors of salvation. All About Maa Skandamata Maa Skandamata signifies that she is the mother of Lord Skanda, also known as Lord Kartikeya. Goddess Skandamata mounts on the ferocious lion. She carries baby Skanda with six faces on her lap. Lord Skanda is also known as Kartikeya and the brother of Lord Ganesha. Goddess Skandmata is depicted with four hands. She carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands. She holds baby Skanda in one of her right hands and keeps the other right hand in Abhaya Mudra. She sits on a lotus flower and because of that Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana. Also, read | Big Update On Google Chrome: Changes You Might S...

Maa Kushmanda Navratri Day 4: Significance| Puja Vidhi| Mantra| History

15Apr

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Maa Kushmanda Navratri Day 4: Significance| Puja Vidhi| Mantra| History

Maa Kushmanda is also known as the Goddess Ashta Bhuja due to her eight hands. Kushmanda means one who created this universe in the form of a small cosmic egg. Navratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi Devotees worship with flowers and special food are offered to her. People also offer her milk, coconut, and different kinds of sweets. After performing the puja, the sweets offered to Maa are given to her devotees as Prasad. Devotees read Stotra path and Kavach while offering prayers in the morning and perform aarti in the evening. Navratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda Dhyan Mantra वन्दे वांछित कामर्थेचन्द्रार्घकृतशेखराम्। सिंहरूढाअष्टभुजा कुष्माण्डायशस्वनीम्॥ सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च। दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥ Also, read |Maa Chandraghanta Nav...

Maharashtra Lockdown: What’s Open and What’s Closed

14Apr

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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Maharashtra Lockdown: What’s Open and What’s Closed

Amid the unprecedented covid-19 surge in Maharashtra, CM Uddhav Thackeray has announced strict curfew-like restrictions on public movement for the next 15 days all over the state, stated the “war against coronavirus has begun again”. Also read: Happy Ambedkar Jayanti 2021 The CM said, they are not imposing the completer lockdown in the state, but there will be a strict “Janta curfew” starting from 8 pm today. It will continue till 7 am on May 1. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1381991979693731841?s=20 Nevertheless, the essential services will remain in service throughout the curfew. The CM said while addressing the people via social media "There is a shortage of medical oxygen, beds and the demand for Remdesivir has also increased," he said, as he appealed opposition parties and th...

Happy Baisakhi 2021: Quotes| Status| All you Need to know about Baisakhi

13Apr

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Happy Baisakhi 2021: Quotes| Status| All you Need to know about Baisakhi

Baisakhi is one of the most exciting festivals in the Hindu calendar celebrated with full joy and enthusiasm. The festival falls around the harvesting season in India and is celebrated on 13 April (today). Rabi crops are harvested in Baisakhi and farmers give thanks for good harvest and prosperity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished people on Baisakhi https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1381869644781338625?s=20 Baisakhi Quotes|Wishes The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained when one eradicates selfishness from within. Guru Gobind Singh Ji . Wishing that your life will a filled with the golden blessing of the Guru. Let his grace always shine on you and your family. Sending my heartfelt wishes on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. I wish you enjoy this festive...

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Reason why We didn’t Eat Onion and Garlic During Navratri| History| Wishes| Lucky Colour of the Day

13Apr

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Chaitra Navratri 2021: Reason why We didn’t Eat Onion and Garlic During Navratri| History| Wishes| Lucky Colour of the Day

Chaitra Navratri is also known as Vasant Navratri and it is one of the most significant festivals and is observed on the first day of the Hindu New Year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished people on Chaitra Navratri on Monday. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1381794261155278849?s=20 What’s the Significance/Importance of Chaitra Navratri 2021? Devotees worship the goddess Durga and her nine forms that seek protection from evil and happiness. The other Navaratri is celebrated in the autumn season and is popular as Sharad Navaratri. Chaitra Navaratri is celebrated during the full moon phase, which is called Shukla Paksha Charan. Devotees call the nine forms of Goddess Durga and each day is considered auspicious. The rituals also vary on each of these days. ...

Maharashtra lockdown is not decided yet: Uddhav Thackeray meeting with the task force

12Apr

By Anjali Ved1 Comment

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Maharashtra lockdown is not decided yet: Uddhav Thackeray meeting with the task force

In the meeting held on Sunday among the chief ministers, Uddhav Thackeray and the state task force were indecisive about the complete lockdown in Maharashtra. However, it can’t be predicted that how long it would help in controlling the pandemic. Related article: we have forgotten testing: PM Uddhav Thackeray will have a meeting with the finance minister and senior officials in the upcoming two days, about the complete lockdown, as an initiative in taking the stock burden and to think about providing some relief to the daily wagers, laborers, and underprivileged. As of the Sunday meeting, the members of the state task force expressed a need for strict rules to "break the chain" of covid-19. Nonetheless, when some members of the task force were on the idea of complete lockdown, some...

World Health Day 2021: Theme| History| Significance| Quotes

7Apr

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World Health Day 2021: Theme| History| Significance| Quotes

April 7 is celebrated as World Health Day all over the world. As the name suggests, the day is to raise and create awareness about the importance of health and well-being. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1379626360499548161?s=20 The theme for This Year The theme this year is Building a fairer, healthier world. Significance/ Objective of World Health Day A major objective of the day is to make more and more people aware of the various health issues present in society. These can range from mental health to women's health and hygiene. However, this day is organized to mark the founding of WHO. It is seen by the organization each year as an opportunity to attract worldwide attention to a topic of major importance to global health. Also, read | Covid-19 vaccina...

Covid-19 vaccination is for those who need, not who want: Government

7Apr

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Covid-19 vaccination is for those who need, not who want: Government

Amid the surge of covid-19, the demands of vaccinating all age groups of people have increased. The union health ministry said that it will not be open for all age groups as of now. The vaccination drive aims to first vaccinate those who need it, not those who want it. A wide population of people is curious to know that why vaccination shouldn’t open for all ages. Well, there is two aim of the covid-19 vaccination drive- to prevent deaths and prevent healthcare system. The aim is not to administer the vaccine to those who want it but to those who need it," said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, addressing a press conference on the current conditions of covid-19. Also read| PM Narendra Modi will meet CMs on April 8 to discuss the covid surge This statement came after Maha...