Bijoya Dashami 2026 falls on Wednesday, October 21 in Bengal. Why Bengal's date differs from Dussehra, Devi boron and Sindoor Khela, Durga Visarjan in Kolkata, Bijoya greetings and FAQs.
Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2026 falls on Tuesday, October 20; Bengal observes October 21. Delhi and Kolkata timings, home puja vidhi, the Rama and Durga stories, Shami puja, Ravana Dahan and FAQs.
Mahalaya 2026 falls on Saturday, October 10. Kolkata tarpan and Shraddha timings, its meaning, Mahishasuramardini, a simple home observance and what comes next.
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October. Moonrise is 8:17 PM IST in Delhi and 8:18 PM in Gurugram. City timings, puja vidhi, arghya and Veeravati katha.
Maa Brahmacharini, the second Navdurga, is worshipped on Dwitiya, October 12, 2026. The story of her thousand-year tapasya, her iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Maa Chandraghanta, the third Navdurga, is worshipped on Tritiya, October 13, 2026. The meaning of her moon-bell, her ten-armed iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Maa Kalaratri, the seventh Navdurga, is worshipped on Saptami, October 17, 2026. The Devi's fiercest, most protective form, and why she is called Shubhankari: story, puja, mantra, bhog.
Maa Katyayani, the sixth Navdurga, is worshipped on Shashthi, October 16, 2026. Born in sage Katyayana's home to slay Mahishasura: her story, iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Maa Kushmanda, the fourth Navdurga, is worshipped on Chaturthi, October 14, 2026. She who created the brahmanda with a smile: her story, iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Maa Mahagauri, the eighth Navdurga, is worshipped on Ashtami: Durga Ashtami, October 19, 2026. Her story of renewal, Kanya Puja, iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Maa Shailputri is the first of the Navdurga, worshipped on Pratipada (October 11, 2026), the Ghatasthapana day. Her story, iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth Navdurga, is the devi of Navami tithi: in 2026, October 19–20, with Maha Navami on October 19. Her Ardhanarishvara story, the ashta siddhis, puja, mantra and bhog.
Maa Skandamata, the fifth Navdurga, is worshipped on Panchami, October 15, 2026. The mother of Kartikeya with her child in her lap: story, iconography, puja vidhi, mantra and bhog.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 is Saturday, 4 September. Discover Ganesha's birth story, the meaning of modak and durva, a simple home puja and eco-friendly visarjan.
Discover the deeper meaning of Onam: the story of King Mahabali and Vamana, the ten-day traditions of Kerala, and what this beloved festival still teaches us.
Bahuda Yatra 2027 is calculated for Tuesday, 13 July. Lord Jagannath's return from Gundicha Temple to the Puri temple, its rituals, Suna Besha and Niladri Bije.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2027 is on Monday, 5 July. Discover the spiritual meaning of Puri's Rath Yatra, its three sacred chariots, major rituals and Bahuda Yatra.
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 is on Sunday, May 9. Explore its timeless significance: the dawn of Treta Yuga, the birth of Parashurama and the promise of eternal merit.
·Anshul Patro
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