Maha Ashtami and Durga Puja (Navratri)
Maha Ashtami falls on 19 October 2026, during Sharad Navratri, the nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri concludes with Dussehra the next day. A meaningful time for…
Maha Ashtami falls on 19 October 2026, during Sharad Navratri, the nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga. Navratri concludes with Dussehra the next day. A meaningful time for…
Dussehra marks the victory of dharma over adharma and the end of Sharad Navratri. A good day for new beginnings, learning and starting a fresh sadhana (daily practice).
The festival of lights. Light a diya, clean and declutter your space, and begin a gratitude practice. Lakshmi Puja is observed in the evening (pradosh kaal).
The great night of Shiva. Devotees fast, meditate and keep an all-night vigil. A powerful time for dhyana (meditation), mantra chanting and pranayama.