Magh Gupt Navratri 2026: Magh Gupt Navratri, one of the most spiritually intense observances in the Hindu calendar, begins on 19 January 2026. Unlike the widely celebrated Chaitra and Sharad Navratri, ...

(RNS) — Monday (Sept. 22) marks the start of Navaratri, a vibrant, nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine in all her forms. Hindus will dedicate rituals to the goddess Durga — the ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. The annual nine-night Hindu celebration of Navaratri officially began on Monday.

With the advent of spring devotees across India welcome the sacred festival of Chaitra Navaratri, a nine-day celebration dedicated to Goddess Durga. Observed during the Hindu month of Chaitra, which ...

Navratri is the most prominent Hindu festival, which is celebrated with immense devotion and purity. Goddess Durga is worshipped during Navratri festival. Devotees worship nine forms of Maa Durga ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Navaratri, a major Hindu festival held in honor of the Mother Goddess Durga, will ...

On the second day of Navratri celebrations, Mata Brahmacharini, the Goddess of Penance, is widely honored. She is depicted as wearing a white saree, holds a rosary in one hand and a kamandal in the ...

Festivals in India have a unique way of bringing tradition and everyday life together through family, food, and shared celebrations that feel perfectly connected. During Navratri, this bond becomes ...

The festival of Navratri holds immense significance in Hindu culture. This year, Chaitra Navratri begins on March 19, and it will commence on March 27th. Along with performing rituals and worship, ...