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Significance of Dussera
What do the Dussera or Vijaydashami celebrations signify? After nine days of Navratri, the tenth day, which is celebrated as Dusserah or Vijayadashami signifies the victory of good over evil. On this day, we celebrate the victory of magnanimity over pett ... -
Tamasi Devi – The Devi of Inertia
Once upon a time, when the universe lay dissolved in the single, primordial sea, Lord Vishnu lay asleep on his serpent-bed, upon the interminable coils of 'Anantasesha'. While the Lord was in deep slumber, two Asuras (demons) were born from the ... -
Fasting along with yoga: Experience the synergy
If you’re planning to fast this Navratri – either a beginner or a fasting pro, either way this is a time for your determination and willpower to be tested. The body is intimately connected with the mind and the mind with the emotions. When the body is cle ... -
The Eulogy of Merits and Boons for Suratha and Vaishya
The winds blew favourably and the universe was back in sync, once the Devi killed Shumbha and Nishumbha. The wish of the Gods had been fulfilled and they lauded Devi in the form of Katyayani cheerfully! The benevolent Goddess was pleased and granted them ... -
4 reasons why you should meditate during Navratri
Navratri is a vibrant festival, known for its array of colors and gaiety. It is also associated with silence, with a strong focus on chanting shlokas, fasting, and prayers. Many people look at it as a time to turn inward through meditation. “There are thr ... -
Silence during Navratri
Everything we see in this world is made up of energy. From the rays of the sun to the flowing rivers, from buzzing mobile phones to silent pacemakers- energy is present everywhere. As Newton’s law rightly states, energy can neither be created nor destroye ... -
The End of Evil
After Raktabeeja was slain and the army of demons were killed in battle, Shumbha and Nishumbha gave way to unbound wrath. Very soon Shumbha and Nishumbha set forth with their troops to slay Chandika. The Gods now witnessed a severe combat between the Demo ... -
The Three Stotrams to Chant during Navratri
Navratri is considered as very auspicious for the chanting of stotrams, in praise of the Devi and to seek her blessings. Reverberating of stotrams will have a profound effect on the seeker as it calms the mind and creates a pathway for deep meditation. Th ... -
Siddhidhatri
On the ninth day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Siddhidatri. Siddhi means ‘fulfillment’ or ‘perfection’ and datri means ‘giver’ or ‘awarder’. This Goddess bestows abilities that help achieve success to those who pray to her, and she is wors ...
