The Ghatasthapana ritual, which marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, has its own mythological relevance. It is believed ...

One of the most sacred texts in Hinduism is the Shiva Purana, and it describes Shakti as having a ‘parturient’ trait ... ‘Just as Shiva, so also the goddess. Just as the goddess so also Shiva. No ...

it stands to reason that this Hindu goddess and dark mother would contain multitudes. She is a stern, divine mother goddess who embodies (and is guided by) shakti, the feminine energy of ...

In Hindu mythology, Sheetala Mata is the Goddess of Small Pox. She is considered to be an incarnation of Goddess Parvati and Goddess Durga, the two forms of Shakti worshipped in Hinduism. Goddess ...

Shakti represents divine feminine energy and ... This is intended to portray her as a goddess of energy. She is also seen as Kali, a goddess who is linked with the idea of death and demons.

Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...