The decision was taken during an open meeting chaired by Gram Pradhan Kusum Devi and attended by a large number of residents. Villagers said the measure was aimed at preserving the sanctity of the ...

Maha Ashtami 2025, also known as Durga Ashtami, will be celebrated on September 30, honoring Goddess Maha Gauri and the triumph of good over evil. Devotees will perform various puja rituals, including ...

In Avahana, families welcome clay or ornamented idols of Goddess Gauri in their homes, marking the arrival of prosperity and well-being. On the day of the main puja, women pray to Gauri with flowers, ...

Observe strict fasting, often avoiding salt and grains. Worship a symbolic image of Goddess Parvati, usually made of wheat dough or clay. Light a diya (lamp) daily and chant prayers and mantras for ...