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Jagannatha Yatra, Shravan & Gupt Navratri: Here is the full list of festivals in July
July Festival Dates: The month of July brings relief from the heat with light rains and is filled with religious observances. Starting with Yogini Ekadashi Vrat, Pradosh Vrat, and Amavasya, the month includes Gupt Navratri, Jagannatha Rath Yatra, and Dev Shayani Ekadashi. Shravana Month begins after Purnima, featuring Mangala Gauri Vrats and Shravana Somvars, concluding with Kamika Ekadashi.
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Chaitra navratri 2024: Nine colours you should wear during nine days
Chaitra Navratri, honoring Goddess Durga, spans April 9-17, 2024, with devotees fasting, praying, and celebrating across India. Each day signifies specific attributes of the goddess.You can channelise divine energy through color choices, enhancing spiritual experiences during the festival. Chaitra Navratri signifies a period of spiritual rejuvenation and purification for believers across India.
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Chaitra Navratri 2024 Fasting rules: Here is what you can eat and what to avoid during nine days
Chaitra Navratri 2024 has commenced, focusing on devotion to Goddess Durga through fasting and spiritual practices. Followers adhere to dietary restrictions and spiritual rituals for mental clarity and purification. The period emphasizes inner cleansing and growth, with guidelines for consuming specific foods and maintaining celibacy.
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April 2024 Festivals: From Navratri to Hanuman Jayanti, here is the full list of festivals falling in Hindu's new year
April 2024 is packed with cultural and religious festivities across India, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year. From Sheetala Saptami to Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi, the month promises a rich tapestry of celebrations including Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami. With each event bringing communities together in prayer and joy, April invites all to embrace its spirit of renewal and unity.
When is Magha Gupt Navratri 2024? Dates, shubh muhurat, significance, puja rituals
Gupt Navratri 2024, commencing on February 10, marks a significant occasion for Hindu devotees to worship Goddess Durga. Observed during Magha and Ashada months, this nine-day festival involves hidden worship practices associated with Tantra Vidhya. Devotees are advised to perform Ghatsthapana on this auspicious day, engaging in various puja rituals and seeking the blessings of the deity through fasting and prayers.
Pre-Diwali orders still on shelves, kiranas cut back on fresh orders with FMCG companies
FMCG companies had indicated that consistent decline in rural markets had halted in the September quarter but deficient rains, followed by a spike in food prices affected the second part of the quarter. Sales in villages fell 9.6% year-on-year in November, more than the 3.5% decline in cities, said Bizom, which expects rural consumption rebound to take slightly longer.
ET Explainer: Why are two-wheeler sales picking up in rural markets when other categories are under stress?
The two-wheeler industry in India has seen a decline in sales due to rising prices and the pandemic's economic impact. Sales of motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds fell nearly half to 13.58 million units in FY22. However, rural markets are showing signs of a turnaround, with moderating inflation and improved disposable incomes. Motorcycles continue to dominate two-wheeler sales in India, accounting for about 65% of the market. The growth in rural sales is driven by pen-up demand, moderating inflation, and a stable job market.
Navaratri Kanjak or Kanya puja 2023: How to perform Kanjak puja, timings, significance, rituals
Durga Ashtami and Ram Navami, the eighth and ninth days of Navratri, are celebrated by honoring young girls or kanyas. Kanjak, also known as Kanya Pujan, is performed to worship these girls as manifestations of Goddess Durga. The girls are offered tender coconut, Halwa-Puri, and Chane as prasad. Kanjak is performed twice a year, on the last day of Navratri.
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Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh also gives a new dimension to the Gwalior-Chambal belt with Jyotiraditya Scindia trying to flip the turf to the BJP and the Congress trying to wrest it as ‘Scindia-mukht’ region.
Navratri Day 5: Celebrate Maa Skandamata, the epitome of motherhood
The epitome of benevolence, valour, and maternal love, Maa Skandamata, is known for her calm and protective demeanour.
Navratri Day 4: Who is Maa Kushmanda? This Durga avatar is said to have created the universe ... just with a smile!
Let us get to know about this mysterious, eight-handed avatar of Goddess Durga who is said to dwell inside the sun!
Sanjiv Bhasin’s 3 top bets for this Navratri to next
Sanjiv Bhasin, Director at IIFL Securities, recommends Tata Steel as his top stock pick for Navratri. He believes that geopolitical risks and the decline of China will lead to a settling down, benefiting commodities and metals. Bhasin predicts an 8% increase in steel prices and sees Tata Steel as a low-cost producer with a good risk-reward opportunity at Rs 120. He expects the stock to reach Rs 160-165 next year due to strong local flows in commercial real estate and construction. Bhasin also recommends Hindalco and Devyani International as potential investments.
Fasting for Navratri? A list of things to do, and not do for 9 days
A Navratri fast must be balanced by maintaining a Sattvic diet. This diet includes eschewing non-veg, heavily fried and processed foods and eating fresh fruits and seasonal vegetables.
Shardiya Navratri 2023: Nine days of fasting begin; tradition, significance, history associated with auspicious Hindu festival
Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is being celebrated from October 15 to October 23. The festival holds historical and spiritual significance, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar promises to hold 9-day Navratri fast for ex-girlfriend Jacqueline Fernandez to 'ward off all negativity'
Chandrasekhar is currently incarcerated at Delhi's Tihar jail. He was the mastermind of a Rs 200 crore fraud case. Fernandez, who was his ex paramour was also grilled by the ED in connection to the case but was later let out on bail.
Navratri Fasting: Here is what you can eat and what can't
Navratri is a time of prayer, fasting, and cultural expression, fostering spiritual growth and well-being. The festival brings communities together through dance, music, and vibrant attire. During Navratri fasting, devotees follow specific guidelines to purify their bodies and minds. They engage in devotion and prayer, consume sattvic food, stay hydrated, and maintain cleanliness.
Intermittent fasting can be secret to better heart health & longer life
During the Navratri, devotees often hold a nine-day-long fast as a sign of devotion to Goddess Durga. However, religious significance notwithstanding, fasting has some proven health benefits!
Want to end Navratri fast with something yummy? These savoury tacos are easy to make & taste great
These tacos are surprisingly easy to make and can be created from common kitchen ingredients such as sabudana, ghee, and chilies!
When is Shardiya Navratri 2023? Know start and end dates, mantras and significance
Navratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to Mother Goddess Durga, celebrated four times a year. Shardiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri are the most popular. Shardiya Navratri, known as Maha Navratri, begins on October 15th and ends on October 24th in 2023. During Navratri, devotees worship goddess Durga and observe fasts. The festival also includes Garba dance in Gujarat and other parts of the country. Shardiya Navratri is significant as it symbolizes the victory of goddess Durga over demon Mahishasura and Lord Rama over Ravana.
Why people keep fast on Ramzan, Navratri, Lent and other holy days across religions
Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline. In Hinduism, fasting is not an obligation, but a voluntary act of spiritual purification. While abstaining from all food and drink and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is regarded as an act of piety.
Navratri 2023: Check health benefits of fasting during nine days
While some people follow Navratri fasts for whole nine days, others just keep the first two or the last two in a joda (couple).
Chaitra Navratri 2023: Here are some healthy snacks you can try during this fasting period
During Navratri, devotees as part of the festival celebrations also prepare a number of traditional snacks at home and perform bhajans to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. Devotees observe a fast for all nine days, with people preferring to fast for the first two or last two days of the festival, because it is popularly believed that Goddess Durga fulfills the prayers and wishes of those who fast on these days.
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