Just a day before Dusshera, Ayudha Puja, also known as Shastra Puja is performed. It celebrates the worship of Iron tools, weapons, and instruments. It is observed on the ninth day of Navaratri ...

'Shastra Puja' is a clear indication that if need be, the weapons, equipment will be used with full force," he said. Earlier in the day, the defence minister shared photographs of the ritual on X.

The festival, traditionally observed on Navami Tithi during Navratri, is also known as Shastra Puja or Astra Puja. It is a day when tools, instruments, and vehicles are worshipped, symbolizing ...

Although placement of a Puja Ghar itself brings positive energies in a home, but designing this sacred place as per Vastu guidance enhances positivity in the environment all around. According to Vastu ...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday performed "Shastra Puja" in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang and celebrated Dussehra with Army soldiers in the strategically key region that is close to the ...

After weapon worship (shastra puja), harsh fire (firing in the air) was also made by the senior officials. On this occasion, ASPs Guru Parashar, Jayant Singh Rathod and Nitesh Bhargava along with ...

With her expressive eyes and graceful poise, Puja Joshi-- who will be seen next in Shastra-- commands attention wherever she goes. Whether she's glowing in pastels or dazzling in sequins ...

People were seen carrying out rituals at various pandals set up for Navaratra and Durga Puja festivities. Many also washed tools and weapons that are used round the year as part of shastra puja.

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday performed "Shastra Puja" in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang and celebrated Dussehra with Army soldiers at the strategically key region near the ...

On the occasion of Vijayadashami, Singh performed "Shastra Puja" (worship of weapons) at the Sukna military station in West Bengal, and said that the ritual is a "clear indication that if need be ...