The first day of Navratri holds great significance as it marks the Ghatasthapana ritual and the worship of Maa Durga’s first ...

Devotees chant various Devi mantras on this day. It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat katha. Hindu devotees ...

To be recharged with Durga’s stories and get blessings from her, recite Durga Chalisa or Durga Saptashati, such as fruits, sweets, or coconut, which are the prasad when offered, standing for ...