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NDTV
4 days ago
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When Is Sharad Navratri? Make These Classic Recipes For Fasting
Navratri is a popular festival in India celebrated with great enthusiasm. Although Navratri occurs four times a year, two of them are Gupt Navratri. Of these, Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri hold special significance. This holy festival is celebrated for nine days, during which nine different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. In 2025, Sharad Navratri will begin on 22 September and end on 1 October. Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, will be celebrated on 2 October. During these nine days, devotees of Goddess Durga observe fasts and worship with deep devotion, believing that it fulfils their wishes. Those who fast follow a satvik diet, avoiding garlic, onion, pulses, and regular salt. Instead, they consume foods prepared with rock salt (sendha namak) and other vrat-friendly ingredients. Auspicious Time for Ghatasthapana This year, Sharad Navratri begins on 22 September. The auspicious timings for Ghatasthapana are as follows: Ashwina Ghatasthapana: Monday, 22 September 2025 Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 06:09 AM to 08:06 AM (Duration - 1 hour 56 minutes) Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat: 11:49 AM to 12:38 PM (Duration - 49 minutes) Pratipada Tithi Begins: 01:23 AM, 22 September 2025 Pratipada Tithi Ends: 02:55 AM, 23 September 2025 Kanya Lagna: 06:09 AM to 08:06 AM, 22 September 2025 Source: Significance of Sharad Navratri In Hinduism, Navratri holds immense spiritual importance. Devotees believe that during these nine days, Goddess Durga resides on Earth to bless her worshippers. Rituals begin with waking up early, cleaning the home, taking a bath, and performing Ghatasthapana before worshipping Goddess Durga with full faith. Some devotees fast for all nine days, while others fast only on the first and last day, following all other rituals in between. During Navratri, most people avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol, even if they are not fasting, and stick to a vegetarian diet symbolising purity. Some observe a nirjala vrat (without food or water), though this is not recommended for pregnant women, the elderly, or children. Foods Eaten During Navratri Fasting As mentioned, a satvik diet is followed, which typically includes: Buckwheat (kuttu) or water chestnut (singhare) flour Sabudana (sago pearls) Samak rice Milk, curd, fruits, and other dairy products Vegetables like potatoes and pumpkin Rock salt (sendha namak) instead of regular salt Even with these limited ingredients, you can prepare many delicious and wholesome dishes. 5 Classic Recipes for Sharad Navratri 2025 Here are some popular and flavourful fasting recipes to try this Navratri: 1. Sabudana Tikki Crisp on the outside and soft inside, these tikkis are made with mashed potatoes, cashews for crunch, green chillies for heat, and rock salt. Click here for the recipe. 2. Kuttu Puri Gluten-free and delicious, kuttu pooris are made with boiled potatoes, rock salt, and mild spices. You can also use rajgira or singhare flour. They pair perfectly with aloo curry. Click here for the recipe. 3. Sabudana Khichdi A Navratri favourite made with sago, potatoes, green chillies, and mild spices. Best enjoyed with a bowl of plain curd. Click here for the recipe. 4. Kaddu ki Sabzi Pumpkin cooked with mild spices, this simple dish is ideal for lunch or dinner during fasting days. Click here for the recipe. 5. Aloo ki Sabzi A flavourful potato curry with rock salt, perfect with kuttu poori or samak rice.
Time of India
10-07-2025
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- Time of India
Flower prices no deterrent to Shrawan devout
Prayagraj: Ahead of Shrawan month, in which devotees flock to temples of Lord Shiva to offer prayers, prices of flowers have gone up. In the wholesale flower market at Naini, roses, which cost around Rs 300-400 per basket, are now selling for Rs 600-700 a basket. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Prices of harsingar, white snake saffron flower, lotus and dried lotus stalks, kaner, kusum, kush, ball flowers, conch, bela, jasmine, shephalika and Agastya flowers as also of leaves of bel (wood apple) and dhatura have gone up too. Traders in flower markets at Naini, Ram Bagh, Rajapur, Civil Lines and Chowk said prices of flowers had gone up due to various reasons, including monsoon and limited supply. They claimed that demand for all varieties of flowers had gone up manifold in Shrawan. Overall, price of flowers has increased by 30 to 40 %. Religious scholar Dr Amitabh Gour said, "Shravan is one of the holiest and most revered months among devotees to offer special prayers to Lord Shiva during the entire month, which begins from Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashadha. Rahul, who came to buy flowers from the city's wholesale flower market, said prices have risen significantly, with even roses being sold at high prices. "But despite the high prices this year, devotees will buy what all is necessary for rituals," he said.
Time of India
07-07-2025
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- Time of India
Sawan 2025 Start and End Date: Puja Rituals, Mantra and Significance
Sawan 2025 Start Date: One of the holiest and most revered months in Hinduism is Sawan. The sole purpose of this entire month is to worship Lord Shiva. All followers of Lord Shiva pay prayers to Lord Shiva and celebrate with great reverence during this month. In 2025, Sawan Month will begin from Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashadha i.e., on July 11, 2025 and conclude on August 9, 2025 Sawan 2025 Start and End Date: Sawan Start Date: July 11, 2025 Sawan End Date: August 9, 2025 Sawan Somwar 2025: Date and Time Date Event July 14, 2025, Monday First Shravan Somwar Vrat July 21, 2025, Monday Second Shravan Somwar Vrat July 28, 2025, Monday Third Shravan Somwar Vrat August 4, 2025, Monday Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat The above calendar will be followed by the people who are living in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand. People who live in these region (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu), follow Amanta Calendar and for them Sharavan Month will start from July 25, 2025 and end on August 23, 2025. Sawan 2025: Significance For Hindus, sawan holds an immense religious and spiritual significance. This month is regarded as the most holy and devout of the year. Shravana Month is another name for Sawan Month. With great devotion and commitment, devotees offer prayers to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. To end their agony, they worship to Shiva lingam with Panchamrit and Ganga Jal. Sawan 2025: Puja Rituals Before beginning the puja procedures, devotees take a holy bath after rising early in the morning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Itaguaí (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo Make the house, and the puja room clean. Place an idol of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on a wooden board, light a diya with desi ghee, and say a prayer. Chant vedic mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva to invoke the idol. The Shravan Maas Katha and Shiva Chalisa are recited by devotees. They then go to the temple and present Shivalingam with panchamrit, which is made out of milk, curd, sugar powder, honey, and ghee. In the end, offer water to Shivlingam again, decorate the Shivlingam with various flowers and the Bilva Patra, which is highly important to Lord Shiva, and offer white sweets. Additionally, devotees must to present itra, chandan, and akshat. Mantra Om Namah Shivaye..!! Om Trayambhakam Jayamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam Urvarukmiv Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Ma Mritat..!!
Time of India
26-06-2025
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- Time of India
Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Date, Time, Puja Rituals and Significance of Gupt Navratri
Navratri days are considered the most pious and sacred days in Hindu religion when devotees worship Maa Durga with immense devotion for nine long days and nights. Navratri occurs four times a year - Chaitra and Kartik are the two main Navratri days and Magha and Ashadha Navratri are known as Gupt Navratri. This time, Gupt Navratri begins from today, Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha i.e., on June 26, 2025 . Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2025: Date and Time Festival and Tithi Date and Time Pratipada Tithi Begins June 25, 2025 - 04:00 PM Pratipada Tithi Ends June 26, 2025 - 01:24 PM Mithuna Lagna Begins June 26, 2025 - 05:24 AM Mithuna Lagna Ends June 26, 2025 - 06:57 AM Ghatasthapana Muhurat June 26, 2025 - 05:24 AM to 06:57 AM Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurat June 26, 2025 - 11:55 AM to 12:51 PM Ashadha Navratri 2025: Significance Navratri is considered the most sacred time for worshipping Maa Durga continuously, both day and night. Throughout the Navratri festival, Maa Durga is honored for nine long days and nights. Devotees offer prayers to Durga Mata, seeking the blessings of the Goddess during this period. Gupt Navratri occurs twice a year in the months of Magha and Ashadha, while the main Navratri festival is celebrated during Kartik and Chaitra Month. During Gupt Navratri, the nine forms of Mahavidhya are worshipped with immense devotion and purity. Although Gupt Navratri is not widely recognized, it is regarded as the most powerful time for individuals who engage in Mantra and Tantra Sadhana, making it an exceptionally potent period for invoking Goddess Durga. Practitioners adhere to various puja rituals, including performing hawan, observing fasts, and refraining from food and water for nine consecutive days to honor and please the Goddess. Ashadha Navratri 2025: Puja Rituals Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals. Take a wooden plank and place an idol of Maa Durga on that. Take a kalash filled with water, take a coconut and keep it on the Kalash. Do Ghatsthapana after placing that Kalash in front of the idol. Now light a diya with desi ghee, incense sticks and offer red hibiscus flowers to Maa Durga. Offer sweets, fruits and dry fruits and adorn Ma Durga with shringar items. Now invoke the idol by chanting various vedic mantras dedicated to Maa Durga. Recite Durga Saptashati and seek blessings of Maa Durga. Mantra Om Jayanti Mangala Kaali Bhadra Kaali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shivadhatri Swaha Swadha Namostute..!! Sarva Mangal Mangalyaye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanyaye Triyambike Gauri Narayani Namostute..!! Sarva Badha Vinirmukto Dhan Dhanye Sutanviataha Manushyo Mat Prasaaden Bhavishyati Na sanshayaha..!! Sarva Swaroope Sarveshe Sarvashakti Samanvite Bhayebhye Strahi Nau Devi Durga Devi Namostute..!!
News18
27-04-2025
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- News18
Aaj Ka Panchang, April 28, 2025: Tithi, Vrat And Today's Shubh, Ashubh Muhurat
Last Updated: Aaj Ka Panchang, April 28, 2025: Ishti and Chandra Darshana will be observed today, on Monday. AAJ KA PANCHANG, APRIL 28, 2025: On Monday, April 28, both the Pratipada Tithi and the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha will take place. Two festivals will be observed on this day – Ishti (a significant event in the Hindu calendar) as well as Chandra Darshana (the first day of moon sighting after a no-moon day). It is important to be mindful of the Tithi's auspicious (Shubh) and unfavourable (Ashubh) hours, particularly in the morning. Aligning your day with these favourable periods can increase positivity, reduce obstacles, and result in a more balanced and effective day. The sun will rise at 5:43 AM and set at 6:55 PM. There is no specific timing for the moon rise on April 28, but it is anticipated to set at 7:48 PM. TITHI, NAKSHATRA, AND RASHI DETAILS FOR APRIL 28 The Pratipada Tithi will be in force until 9:10 PM, when the Dwitiya Tithi will commence. The Bharani Nakshatra will last till 9:37 PM, following which the Krittika Nakshatra will take over. The moon will be in Mesha Rashi until 02:53 AM on April 29, after which Vrishabha Rashi will occur. The Sun will remain in Mesha Rashi. SHUBH MUHURAT TIMINGS FOR APRIL 28 On April 28, the day will begin with Brahma Muhurat, which runs from 4:16 AM to 5:00 AM. This will be followed by Pratah Sandhya, which is expected to occur between 4:38 AM and 5:43 AM. The Vijaya Muhurat will take place in the afternoon from 2:31 PM to 3:23 PM. Before that, the Abhijit Muhurat will occur from 11:52 AM to 12:45 PM. ASHUBH MUHURAT TIMINGS FOR APRIL 28 On April 28, the inauspicious times are as follows: Rahu Kalam will occur from 7:22 AM to 9:01 AM, while Yamaganda Muhurat will take place between 10:40 AM and 12:19 PM. Gulikai Kalam will be observed between 01:58 PM and 03:37 PM. The Dur Muhurat will occur twice, once from 12:45 PM to 01:38 PM and again from 03:23 PM to 04:16 PM. In addition, the Baana Muhurat will remain in the Raja until 11:46 AM.
