Best Hinduism website for Mantras, Stotras, Hindu culture, temples, festivals, rituals in regional languages.noreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:02:40 +0530Blogger http://www.blogger.com3901125http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/en-ushttp://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2023/10/skandamata-stotra-hindi-lyrics.htmlhindimantrasnavadurganoreply@blogger.com (Hindu Devotional Blog)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:02:40 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4490188746682716021नवरात्रि के पांचवें दिन स्कंदमाता की अराधना की जाती है। भगवान शिव और माता पार्वती के पुत्र कार्तिकेय को स्कंद के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। भगवान स्कंद को माता पार्वती ने प्रशिक्षित किया था, इसलिए मां दुर्गा के पांचवें स्वरूप को स्कंदमाता कहते हैं। चैत्र नवरात्रि के पांचवें दिन स्नान के बाद पीले वस्त्र पहनें और फिर देवी को पीला चंदन, पीली चुनरी, पीली चूड़ियां, पीले फूल अर्पित करें। पूजा में ऊं 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/10/goddess-chandraghanta.htmlformsofshaktinavadurgaNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:59:35 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-2516510860028326706 Goddess Chandraghanta is the Devi form worshiped on the third day of Navrati Festival. The goddess is named Chandraghanta as she wears the semi-circular moon (Chandra) which appears like a bell (Ghanta) on the forehead. In this form Maa Durga depicts her unprecedented image of bravery.  Goddess Chandraghanta Appearance   Goddess Chandraghanta is represented with 10 arms with0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2026/10/why-seeworld-strips-color-to-judge.htmlArticlesnoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:57:07 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-3063170524445384761Spatial issues may be more difficult to detect when planning scenes early if the picture is complex. The frame can have a great impact on the feel through the use of colour, texture, lighting, and materials. These elements can provide interest prior to the structure of the composition being established. A neutral presentation eliminates a lot of distractions and makes relationships between 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2026/10/blog-post.htmlHinduismnoreply@blogger.com (Viji)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:40:37 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-2636248245742233522ഹിന്ദു വിശ്വാസപ്രകാരം ആഴ്ചയിലെ ചില പ്രത്യേക ദിവസങ്ങളിൽ സനാതന ധർമ്മം പാലിക്കുന്നവർ മാംസാഹാരം കഴിക്കുന്നതും വാങ്ങുന്നതും ഒഴിവാക്കാറുണ്ട്.അത്തരം ദിവസങ്ങൾ ഇവയാണ്:* ചൊവ്വാഴ്ച: ഹനുമാൻ സ്വാമിയെയും ദുർഗ്ഗാ ദേവിയെയും ആരാധിക്കുന്ന ദിവസമായതുകൊണ്ട് മിക്കവരും ചൊവ്വാഴ്ചകളിൽ ഇറച്ചി വാങ്ങാറില്ല.* വ്യാഴാഴ്ച: മഹാവിഷ്ണുവിനും ഗുരുക്കന്മാർക്കുമായി സമർപ്പിച്ചിരിക്കുന്ന ഈ ദിവസം ലക്ഷ്മി ദേവിയുടെ അനുഗ്രഹത്തിനായി നോമ്പ് 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2009/10/lakshmi-puja-on-diwali-festival-2009.htmlDiwalihindufestivalshinduritualslordvishnunoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:50:24 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-3524638053278721181 Lakshmi Puja is an important ritual on Diwali Festival in North and West India. Celebrated on the dark fortnight of Amavasya, the ritual is performed to commemorate the birth of Goddess Lakshmi. The word 'Lakshmi' is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Laksya’, which means 'aim' or 'goal'. According to Hindu books, she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lakshmi Puja is also known as Chopada0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2012/11/akshaya-navami.htmlakshayanavamihindufestivalshinduritualsSuryanoreply@blogger.com (Hindu Devotional Blog)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:46:26 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4668983170840936685 Akshaya Navami is observed on the Navami day of Shukla Paksha (ninth day of bright moon night) in the Kartik month of Hindu calendar. Also known as Amala Naumi, the significance of Akshay Navami is based on the legend associated with Lord Surya and Goddess Durga.It is said that on this day Surya Bhagwan worshipped Goddess Durga Ma and was blessed with the properties that is in possession of him.0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/11/nahai-khai-first-day-of-chhath-puja.htmlchhathpujahindufestivalshinduritualskartikmonthnoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:20 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-8237377106864806055 Nahai Khai is the first day of four days Chhath Puja Festival. Also known as Dala Chhath Vrat, this is an important Hindu ritual observed in the Kartik month after Deepavali Festival. On the Nahai Khai day people take early bathe in the holy water of Ganga river. After the morning bath they prepare food with dry mango wood on freshly prepared oven made of brick and soil. The preparation is 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2012/11/ahoi-ashtami-vrat-puja-2012.htmlahoimatahindufestivalshinduritualsnoreply@blogger.com (Hindu Devotional Blog)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:14:51 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-1076706244632814060Ahoi Ashtami Vrat, also known as Hoi Mata Puja, is a popular North Indian ritual dedicated to Goddess Ahoi Mata. Ahoi Puja is observed by mothers for the welfare of their children, especially sons. Ahoi Ashtami Festival is celebrated on the 8th day after new moon in Kartik Month (October – November). This year, the date of Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is on 1 Novmber 2026. Ahoi Ashtami Vrat PoojaAhoi 0Maharashtra, India19.7514798 75.7138884-8.558754036178847 40.5576384 48.061713636178844 110.8701384http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2019/10/importance-of-annadanam-offering-food.htmlannadhanamannapurnatempleshinduritualsnoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:11:49 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-6080639253732529656 Annadanam means offering food. It is not limited to human beings alone. Annadanam can be provided to animals and birds also. Nowadays annadanam is being provided in temples also. Food is the basic element of a human being’s life. Without food, we cannot survive in this world. Hence food must be offered in plenty and to the hungry person. The importance of providing annadanam in told in our 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2011/09/navaratri-bommai-kolu-or-navaratri-golu.htmlhindufestivalshinduritualsNavaratritamilfestivalsnoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:09:40 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4201426977258339766 Navratri Bommaigolu or Bommai Kolu is the most significant part of the Navaratri festival in South India. Bommai means dolls and Kolu means displaying. In the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and some parts of Kerala, the tradition of Bommai Golu is practiced during the nine days of Navratri Festival. The word Kolu can be traced to Tamil Kolu or Telugu Koluvai, which means the 1http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2009/09/tirumala-tirupati-brahmotsavam-2009.htmlandhrapradeshhindufestivalstemplefestivalstirumalaTirupatinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:05:56 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-643002733207895465 Tirumala Tirupati Brahmotsavam is a nine-day annual festival celebrated during September - October at the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati Balaji Brahmotsavam Festival is one of the most important Hindu festivals in Tirumala and the festival attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The Brahmotsavam is organized by the Tirumala Thirupathi Devasthanam 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2010/07/girivalam-date-and-timings-july-2010.htmlGirivalamTamilnaduTiruvannamalainoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:30:41 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-6615288711108730699Girivalam is the spiritual festival observed on every full moon day (Pournami day) at Thiruvannaamalai for the sacred Annamalai hill, which is the adobe of Lord Arunachaleswarar at Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu. Girivalam is the circumambulation of the Annamalai hill and devotees worship the Ashtalingams (eight lingams - Indralingam, Agnilingam, Yamalingam, Niruthilingam, 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2011/10/arunachaleswarar-temple-tiruvannamalai.htmlpanchabhootatemplesshivatemplesTamilnadutamilnadutemplesTiruvannamalainoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:28:27 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-2612552707310566684 Arunachaleswarar Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples of South India, is located at the bottom of the Annamalai hill in Tiruvannamalai town of Tamilnadu. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple has the presiding deities, Arunachaleswarar (Lord Shiva worshipped as a Shiva Lingam) and Unnamalaiyaal (Apitakuchambaal - Goddess Parvati). Tiruvannamalai Temple is one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams (2http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2024/01/girivalam-dates-2024-at-tiruvannamalai.htmlfestivalscalendarGirivalamTiruvannamalainoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:24:45 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-5729789763223016692Girivalam Dates 2026 - 2028 at Tiruvannamalai Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu. Girivalam is an important monthly observence in Tiruvannamalai Temple. Giri Valam is the circumambulation of Arunachala Hill at Thiruvannamalai on every Pournami day (full moon day). The Girivalam circumambulation path is 14 km and devotees come across Ashta 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2011/01/how-to-observe-shasti-viratham-fasting.htmlFastinghindufestivalsMurugaPalanisacredhillsShastinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:20:07 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4787993966621844384 How to do Shasti Pooja or How to observe Sashti Viratham Fasting is one popular question asked by most Lord Murugan devotees all over the world. Sashti, meaning sixth day, falls on the sixth day of the full moon and the sixth day of the new moon in the Hindu calendar. Shasti Vritham is a fast observed by Hindus to appease Lord Subramanya or Lord Muruga who is considered as Vedic God. Sashti is 4http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2026/10/chanting-of-sharada-bhujanga-stotram.htmlNavaratrisaraswathimantrasnoreply@blogger.com (Hindu Devotional Blog)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:56:16 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-7611599005510298442സരസ്വതി മന്ത്രം ചൊല്ലുന്നത്  നിങ്ങളുടെ മനസ്സിനെ പ്രബുദ്ധമാക്കാനും ജ്ഞാനം നേടാനും നിങ്ങളെ അനുവദിക്കും, ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ വൈജ്ഞാനികവും മതപരവുമായ ധാരണ മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്താൻ സഹായിക്കും. നിഷ്കളങ്കത, സത്യസന്ധത, ജ്ഞാനം, പുതുമ എന്നിവയുടെ ദേവതയെ ഉണർത്തുന്നതായി പറയപ്പെടുന്നു.ശാരദാ ഭുജംഗ സ്തോത്രംപ്രസാദാവലംബാം പ്രപുണ്യാവലംബാം.സദാസ്യേന്ദുബിംബാം സദാനോഷ്ഠബിംബാംഭജേ ശാരദാംബാമജസ്രം മദംബാം.കടാക്ഷേ ദയാർദ്രാം കരേ 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2023/10/harisree-ganapathaye-namah-vidyarambham.htmlganeshamantrashindufestivalsNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:09:48 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-7710876657603373522വിദ്യയെന്നാൽ അറിവ്. അറിവിന്റെ ആരംഭമാണ് വിദ്യാരംഭം. നവരാത്രി പൂജയുടെ അവസാനദിനമായ വിജയദശമി ദിവസമാണ് വിദ്യാരംഭം നടത്തുന്നത്.കുട്ടികളെ ആദ്യമായി അക്ഷരങ്ങൾ എഴുതിക്കുന്ന ഹൈന്ദവാചാരമാണ് വിദ്യാരംഭം. കുട്ടികൾക്ക് രണ്ടരയ്ക്കും മൂന്ന് വയസ്സിനും ഇടക്കാണ് ഈ ചടങ്ങ് നടത്തുന്നത്.വിദ്യാരംഭംഓം ഹരിഃ ശ്രീ ഗണപതയെ നമഃ അവിഘ്നമസ്തു ശ്രീ ഗുരുഭ്യോ നമഃക്ഷേത്രങ്ങളിൽ വിദ്യാരംഭം നടത്തുന്നത് ഈ ദിവസമാണ്. അറിവിന്റെ ആരംഭമാണ് 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2023/10/celebration-of-navaratri-festival.htmlNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Devi Nair)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:08:38 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4960535723315091976ആഘോഷങ്ങളുടെ നവരാത്രി Celebration of Navaratri Festival. നവരാത്രി എന്നും നിറങ്ങളുടെയും നൃത്തത്തിന്റെയും ധർമ്മ സംരക്ഷണത്തിന്റെയും ആഘോഷമാണ്. ഒൻപത് രാത്രികൾ എന്നാണ് നവരാത്രി എന്ന പദത്തിന്റെ അർത്ഥം. ദേവി ഉപാസനയാണു നവരാത്രി ആഘോഷത്തിന്റെ കാതല്‍.നവരാത്രി പരമോന്നത ദേവതയായ ആദിപരാശക്തിയുടെ ഭാവമായ ദുർഗ്ഗാദേവിയുടെ ബഹുമാനാർത്ഥം വർഷം തോറും ആചരിക്കുന്ന ഹിന്ദുക്കളുടെ ഉത്സവമാണ് 'നവരാത്രി'. ഇത് 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/10/goddess-skandamata-puja-on-navratri.htmlformsofshaktinavadurgaNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:06:55 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-5052350089054885444 Goddess Skandamata is worshiped on the fifth day of the nine days Navratri Puja. Goddess Skanda Mata literally means the Mother of Lord Skanda or Muruga, who is the commander in chief of the army of Devas.  Appearance  Goddess Skandamata is depicted with six faced baby Murugan or Kartikeya in her lap. She has four hands and holds lotus flowers in her upper two hands. She holds baby0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2010/10/vidyarambham-2010-in-kerala.htmlhindufestivalshinduritualsKeralaNavaratriVidyarambhamnoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:05:33 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-5226015634040785642 Vidyarambham, sometimes referred as Ezhuthiniruthu, is a Hindu tradition where children between two and three years old are formally introduced into the world of knowledge. Vidyarambam is a combination of two Malayalam word “Vidya” means “knowledge” and “Arambham” means "beginning”.  Vidyarambham ceremony is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati - the Hindu Goddess of Learning, and is held on the6http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2009/09/navratri-celebrations-2009-in-india.htmlDasarahindufestivalsNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:55:36 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-326951517550731199 Navratri or Navaratri is one of the most popular Hindu festival celebrated in India. Navarathri Festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and during the nine days of Navratri, the nine different forms of Goddess Shakti is worshipped. Navaratri Festival 2026 is celebrated from 11 October to 20 October 2026. Read more about the Regional Significance of Navaratri and the Navratri traditions 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2023/10/important-navaratri-mantras-in-hindi.htmldevistotrasNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Devi Nair)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:51:49 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-8899698205682444228नवरात्रि के मौके पर कुछ मंत्रों के जाप की विशेषता बताई गई है. कहा जाता है कि इन मंत्रों का जाप करने से व्यक्ति को हर कार्य में सफलता मिलती है.नवरात्रि मंत्र पौराणिक मान्यता के अनुसार नवरात्रि के दिनों में मां दुर्गा स्वयं भक्तों के लिए धरती पर पधारती हैं और उनके सभी कष्ट दूर कर देती हैं. कहा जाता है नवरात्रि में जो भी भक्त साफ और पवित्र मन से मां दुर्गा की अराधना करता है, उसके जीवन और परिवार0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2023/10/significance-of-navratri-colours.htmlDurganavadurgaNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Hindu Devotional Blog)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:35:57 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4536515533349113413Many devotees of Goddess Durga take these colours pretty seriously and wear clothes accordingly. It is believed that doing so brings prosperity, blessings and good luck. Sharad Navratri, a nine-day festival, commences on October. Each day of this festival is associated with a unique color, including pink, white, red, orange, yellow, maroon, dark blue, green, purple, and beige, each carrying its 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2023/10/kushmanda-4th-form-of-goddess-durga-devi.htmlDurganavadurgaNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Devi Nair)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:31:35 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-414703881713412038നവരാത്രി വ്രതം നാലാം ദിനം കുശ്മാണ്ഡ ദേവിയെ ആരാധിക്കാം. കുശ്മാണ്ഡ ദേവിനവരാത്രിയുടെ നാലാം ദിവസമാണ്  ദുര്‍ഗയുടെ നാലാമത്തെ സ്വരൂപമായ കൂഷ്മാണ്ഡാ ദേവിയെ ആരാധിക്കുന്നത്. കുശ്മാണ്ഡ എന്നാൽ അതി ഗംഭീര ചൂടുള്ള അണ്ഡം എന്നാണ് അർത്ഥമാക്കുന്നത്.  ദേവീ തന്റെ മന്ദസ്മിതം കൊണ്ടാണ് ഈ ബ്രഹ്മാണ്ഡത്തെ സൃഷ്ടിച്ചത് എന്ന് ശാക്തേയ മത പ്രകാരം വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു.  അതി ശക്തമായ ഒരു സ്ഫോടത്തിലൂടെ 0http://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2011/09/dussehra-or-dasara-festival.htmlDasarahindufestivalsmysoretemplesNavaratrinoreply@blogger.com (Abhilash MS)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:18:42 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8507585735405696005.post-4778668245894921804 Dussehra festival, also known as Dasara or Vijayadashami, is an Indian festival that celebrates good forces over evil forces. It spans for 10 days and is celebrated in varied traditions across India. According to Hindu calendar, Dussehra is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja). In 2026, the date of Dussehra festival or Dasara festival is on0