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What is the effect of Navratri on our lives
I always wondered why festivals are designed to be celebrated in a specific way on a particular day of the year. Or say, for instance, why is Navratri celebrated? Seasonal transition "Without insight into why we have Navratri during the change of sea ... -
Akhand Jyot in Navratri: Significance, process and do's & don’ts | The Art of Living India
I decided to write about Akhand Jyot (or Jyoti), as I assumed that performing its rituals makes me well-versed in its knowledge. Little did I know till I decided to reconfirm with puja experts. The insights rendered by Swami Harihara, Aruna Sareen and Raj ... -
Samak and Sabudana Dhokla Recipe for your Navratri fast | the Art of Living India
In my childhood, my mother used to observe Navratri fast. I wondered why she ate a kind of chawal (rice) during fasting! 🤔 I thought maybe all women farmers were fasting when they harvested ‘samak chawal’. 😂 So here comes the samak chawal dhokla recipe ... -
How is Navratri Celebrated in Different Parts of India?
Diversity thrives. Everything here is unique. Be it language, food, or culture; even attires vary, depending on which part of the country we find ourselves in. It's no surprise then that our way of worshipping changes as per our diversified customs a ... -
Colors of Navratri 2023
Significance of the nine colors of Navratri 2023 Navratri festivities are filled with vibrant colors visible in the decorations, dresses and designs all around you. Have you ever wondered about the significance of these colors? Yes, there is a pattern an ... -
Ya Devi Sarva Bhutessu: Lyrics, meaning, and significance
Thousands of years ago, a young lady is believed to have started dancing in ecstasy after a single realization that changed her life forever: that her life originated from the infinite Consciousness that is formless and present in every form. What emerged ... -
How to perform Ganesha Pooja?
What happens when we invoke Ganesha Tattva inside us? Why is a Ganpati Idol created? How does Lord Ganpati do Aarti for us? Where does Lord Ganpati go after puja finishes? What is the significance of celebrating Ganesha Chaturthi? Try Agai ... -
2 Irresistible Ganesh Chaturthi recipes from Maharashtra that you must not miss
Ganesh Chaturthi is a colorful, joyous, and prosperous festival that is celebrated in different parts of India to mark the birth of Lord Ganesh, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is heralded to be the Vigna Harta or the one who removes di ... -
Simple lifestyle hacks for mild Covid symptoms
Experiencing mild symptoms of Covid-19? If yes, along with consulting your doctor, there are a few kitchen remedies and lifestyle hacks that can help you. According to the director of AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), Dr. Randeep Guleria, m ...
