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Navratri 2026 October: Start and End Date, Significance and all Details to Worship Nine Manifestation of Goddess Durga

<div dir="ltr"><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBhsE-Bf5H7pX5A_FEnS32bGovuycxIEdUtSfy2ABSA6smL-DufHr5SuPjGIWGQSRATzqVlJWiy72cWu98ylNly412loMVdKjC63-EooZJmoHj5e9NyPHNC8961oqXl4_BYe9HLD6MTaapPOfroZzYQfNvdW5XN7hO_SM4a9UrEJqAvmhNxQCMOGW-U8/s1280/Goddess%20%20Durga%202%20ai.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBhsE-Bf5H7pX5A_FEnS32bGovuycxIEdUtSfy2ABSA6smL-DufHr5SuPjGIWGQSRATzqVlJWiy72cWu98ylNly412loMVdKjC63-EooZJmoHj5e9NyPHNC8961oqXl4_BYe9HLD6MTaapPOfroZzYQfNvdW5XN7hO_SM4a9UrEJqAvmhNxQCMOGW-U8/w225-h400/Goddess%20%20Durga%202%20ai.jpg" width="225"></a></div><br><div><span><span><span><span><div>Navratri 2026 October:  Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Festival, one of the most significant Hindu celebrations, dedicated to worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga has been begins. Navratri 2026 celebration is basically the occasion to worship nine manifestation of goddess durga from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri. Its the occassion to worship the nine manifestation of Goddess Durga and celebrate the triumph of the Navratra. Devotees use to observe fasting, perform kalash installation and celebrate to mark Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura, symbolising the eternal triumph of dharma over adharma. This year, Sharad Navratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 19, followed by Vijayadashami on October 20.</div><div><br></div><div>This year, Sharad Navratri starts on Sunday, October 11, 2026. According to the Hindu calendar, Ghatasthapana should ideally be performed during the morning hours while Pratipada Tithi prevails. </div><div></div><div>Navratri..which literally means the " nine nights" is the most significant festivals of the Hindu in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped by the devotess-<b><a href="https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&q=Shailaputri+goddess+lore&bbid=5948628939777469986&bpid=8991242087025287030" target="_blank">Shailaputri</a>, Brahmacharini, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&q=Chandraghanta+goddess+Puja&bbid=5948628939777469986&bpid=8991242087025287030" target="_blank">Chandraghanta</a>, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani,Kaalratri, Mahagauri and <a href="https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&q=Siddhidhatri+goddess+powers&bbid=5948628939777469986&bpid=8991242087025287030" target="_blank">Siddhidhatri</a>.</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div>Navratri use to  celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across the country as it has its own importance in terms of  the victory good over evil. and is celebrated with immense importance. Navratri is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga in her various forms. It typically occurs in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin (usually in September or October) and culminates with Dussehra or Vijayadashami. </div><div><br></div><div>There are two important occassions when we celebrate Navratra in a year, commonly known as  Chaita Navratri and Sharad Navratri. </div><div><p> As per the Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga killed the mighty demon Mahishasura in a bid to free the save the people and earth from the atrocities during Shardiya Navratri.  It has been said that the different avatar of the goddess have killed the various demons on several occasions as mentioned in the religious books.</p><p></p><p>Navratri is  generally celebrated two times in the year-in the Winter and other in Summer...which is known as  Chaitra Navratri 2025 commonly known as the Pratipada is the beginning of the Navaratri which is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra. </p></div><div> In a bid to celebrate
the Navratra, devotees use to worship the same deity, performing different
rituals.</div><p>During Navratri, devotees worship the goddess Durga in her different forms on each of the nine nights. As per the Hindu Panchang, Navratri is celebration for Nine Days and during these day, devotees use to worship the Nine crucial manifestation of Goddess Durga which are-Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani,Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidhatri.</p><div><div>Here's a brief overview of the nine forms of Durga and the associated days:</div><div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 1 (Pratipada)- 11 Oct, 2026 : </b> Devotees worship Shailaputri, the daughter of the mountains. She is depicted riding a bull and holding a trident.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 2 (Dwitiya)-12 Oct, 2026 - :</b> Devotees worship Brahmacharini, the goddess who symbolizes spirituality and devotion. She is depicted as a meditating ascetic.</div><div><br></div><div><b> Day 3 (Tritiya)  13 Oct,2026 - Tritiya (Chandraghanta Puja): </b>Devotees worship Chandraghanta, who is known for her bravery and courage. She is depicted with a crescent moon on her forehead.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 4 (Chaturthi) 14 Oct, 2026: </b>Devotees worship Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. She is depicted as having eight arms.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 5 (Panchami)  15 Oct,2026:</b> Devotees worship Skandamata, the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), who is the god of war.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 6 (Shashthi) 16 Oct, 2026 - Shashthi:</b> Devotees worship Katyayani, who is known for her fierce form. She is often depicted with four hands.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 7 (Saptami)  17 Oct,2026 : </b>Devotees worship Kalaratri, a fierce form of Durga who is believed to destroy all darkness and ignorance.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 8 (Ashtami)  18 Oct, 20265:</b> Devotees worship Mahagauri, the goddess of purity and serenity. She is depicted as extremely fair.</div><div><br></div><div><b>Day 9 (Navami) 19 Oct,2026 :</b> Devotees worship Siddhidatri, the goddess who is believed to grant supernatural powers to her devotees.</div><div><b>Day 10  ( Vijayadashami / Dussehra) 20 Oct , 2026</b></div><div><div><br></div></div><div><span><span>S</span></span><span>hailputri is assumed to be the daughter of mountain Himalayas which has been mentioned in Purana. It has been said that Shaiputri is the first among all the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga.</span></div></div></div></span></span></span></span></div><div><span><span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span>Goddess Shailaputri is considered the absolute form of Mother Nature. It is said that Shailaputri was born in the house of the King of Mountains, Himalayas Shaila and thus she is known as “Shailaputri”.</span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><i><b><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2014/03/chaitra-navratri-begins-today-with.html"><span>Navratri: Know the Nine Manifestation of Goddess Durga</span></a></b></i></div></span></span></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div><span><br></span></div>
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<span>It is said that her name was Sati bhawani means the wife of Lord Shiva. Story tells that once Daksha organized a famous Yagna and did not invite Shiva however Sati reached there and Shiva had insulted by <b>Daksha</b>. Being insulted to Shiva, she burnt herself in the fire of yagna and thus she becomes the daughter of Himalaya known as Parvati. </span></div>
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<span>It has been said that Himalaya named the girl Parvati or Hemvati and she tore the ego of various gods and they bowed down and accepted her as shakti.</span></div>
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<span><span>It has been mentioned that she took birth to provide relieve the gods from the tyranny and demon <b>Mahishashur</b>. Durga, who is believed to the aggressive face of the Goddess Shakti, was born to fight and end the demons.</span><br>
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LifeStyle Navratri 2026 October: Start and End Date, Significance and all Details to Worship Nine Manifestation of Goddess Durga

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Shardiya Navratri 2026 Date: Know Everything About the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga, Importance, Puja Vidhi And More

<p><span><b></b></span></p><div><span><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsL9S9W5bly4I-x7mWizPmuzHkzOf9UOHxVWX67cdkDPjCfM6sDZrgVFeM5b_2dycs4fXpIZ-p09vZCHMz-tDX0KQXuEvNNqpia3xCuVoTxsA5yFa_3BCBSPIUzafLAKaePYt64HEBfa5N9tDD4XwPg7W2ATK6x5dCMOphk1KHAgXZk9T25MZ0wAYgqg/s595/Dugre-3.jpg"><img alt="Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date Ninve Forms of Goddess Durga" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDsL9S9W5bly4I-x7mWizPmuzHkzOf9UOHxVWX67cdkDPjCfM6sDZrgVFeM5b_2dycs4fXpIZ-p09vZCHMz-tDX0KQXuEvNNqpia3xCuVoTxsA5yFa_3BCBSPIUzafLAKaePYt64HEBfa5N9tDD4XwPg7W2ATK6x5dCMOphk1KHAgXZk9T25MZ0wAYgqg/w323-h400/Dugre-3.jpg" title="Chaitra Navratri 2024 Date Ninve Forms of Goddess Durga" width="323"></a></b></span></div><span><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><b>Shardiya Navratri 2025</b></span><b> Date:</b> In the second form, Mother is Brahmacharini, who does penance, meditates, and waits for the welfare of the children. The name of Brahmacharini Devi is one of the nine forms of Navadurga Mata. In this form, Maa Durga is shown doing penance, meditating, and waiting for the welfare of her children.</div><div><br></div><div>Sharad Navratri 2026 celebrations has been commenced  from Monday, October 11, 2026. This year the culmination of the nine day celebrations will  ends on Wednesday, October 19, with Dussehra on Vijayadashami on October 20.. Devotees dedicate these nine nights to Goddess Durga, starting on the lunar month of Ashwin's first day.</div><div><br></div><div>The important nine manifestation of goddesses Durgaa is knonw as Shailputri or Pratipada, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri. </div></span><p></p><p><span><span><span><b>Sharad Navratri 2025</b></span></span><b><span> Date</span></b></span></p><p><span>Sharad Navratri 2025 celebrations begin on Monday, September 22nd, 2025, and ends on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, with Dussehra on October 2nd, 2025. Devotees dedicate these nine nights to Goddess Durga, starting on the lunar month of Ashwin's first day.</span></p><p><span></span></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" dir="ltr"><colgroup><col width="240"><col width="117"><col width="121"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td><span>Days and Dates</span></td><td><span>Navratri Puja</span></td><td><span>Tithi</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 1 (11 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Ghatsthapana/Shailputri</span></td><td><span>First</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 2 (12 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Brahmacharini</span></td><td><span>Dwitiya</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 3 (13 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Chandraghanta</span></td><td><span>Tritiya</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 4 (14 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Kushmanda</span></td><td><span>Chaturthi</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 5 (15 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Skandamata</span></td><td><span>Panchami</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 6 (16 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Katyayani</span></td><td><span>Shashti</span></td></tr><tr><td><span><span>Day 7 (17 Oct)</span></span></td><td><span>Kaalratri</span></td><td><span>Saptami</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 8 (18 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Mahagauri</span></td><td><span>Ashtami</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 9 (19 Oct)</span></td><td><span>Siddhidatri</span></td><td><span>Navami</span></td></tr><tr><td><span>Day 10 (20 Oct) <span>	</span></span></td><td><span>Vijayadashami/Dussehra</span></td><td><span>Dashami</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span></span></p><p><b>Shailputri:</b></p><p><span>The first form is Shailputri, who is called the daughter of Shail (mountain). In this form the mother's focus is on purity and sacrifice. She holds a Kamandalu and Lota. Goddess Shail Putri is one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga who is known as Goddess Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva. Shailputri is considered to be the daughter of mountain king Himalaya, who is mentioned in the Puranas. It is said that Shaiputri is the first among all the nine forms of Goddess Durga. As mentioned in Hindu mythology, Shailputri is considered to be the reincarnation of Sati and was the daughter of Daksha Shailputri.</span></p><p></p><div><a href="https://amzn.to/4ASFc3b"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEs07nPn7V3tu2nckYO7lu7J0neIMIuVH-BZOf6DIBJhtcBBtfm7aAaUiq7atYQQOzDPyDAZTO3Q8drQ9eRzeDA9XFAYFkKOrNEHO4xAmpkJxTCoRDqfQpbgc3wHzl-63AnEGzGhd2np54Mv6yGmE4gEUec2ajkuac2YjZXe0GwMIoUGyxcr24w0sLiBE/w206-h400/Karl%20Lagerfeld%20Women's%20Sleeveless%20Square.jpg" width="206"></a></div><br><span><br></span><p></p><p><span><b>Brahmacharini:</b></span></p><p><span>In the second form, Mother is Brahmacharini, who does penance, meditates, and waits for the welfare of the children. The name of Brahmacharini Devi is one of the nine forms of Navadurga Mata. In this form, Maa Durga is shown doing penance, meditating, and waiting for the welfare of her children.</span></p><p><span>The form of Brahmacharini is a symbol of perfect meditation, penance, and restraint. Brahmacharini has a rosary and kamandalu in her hands. Mala symbolizes meditation and contemplation, while Kamandalu symbolizes penance and celibacy. She usually wears white clothes which shows her purity and chastity.</span></p><p><span><b>Chandraghanta:</b></span></p><p><span>The third form is Mother Chandraghanta, who establishes the shape of the moon. She sits on a special seat in the form of the moon. They are illuminated by the moon and have a giant moon image on their face.</span></p><p><span>The sight of Chandraghanta Maa's face is peaceful, but her form is fierce and noble. She holds a veena in her two hands and wears a moon-shaped Chandrakoti on her face. There is a tricolor between Chandraghanta Maa's Chandrakoti, which is a symbol of innovation and power. They are accompanied by Akshamala, bell and incense sticks, which are used for worship. By worshiping Chandraghanta Maa, devotees are blessed with peace, happiness, and prosperity in their life. They have no need to be afraid, because Mother Chandraghanta always protects her devotees.</span></p><p><span><b>Kushmanda Devi:</b></span></p><p><span>Navadurga is one of the fourth forms of Mata. In this form Maa Durga is depicted as the goddess who maintains the origin of life. The form of Mother Kushmanda is very fierce and impressive. His eyes are red in color and he has a fiery smile on his face. One form of his face reflects his inner powers. Mother Kushmanda has four hands, in which she holds a stick in one hand and Kamandalu in the other. She holds a prong and a bladed knife, symbols of her origin. Kushmanda Maa's vehicle is a lion, which represents her strength and courage. By worshiping Kushmanda Maa, devotees get relief from all the problems and obstacles arising in their life, and they get a meaningful and prosperous life. His worship blesses the devotees with strength and courage.</span></p><p><span><b>Skandamata:</b></span></p><p><span>Mother in the fifth form is Skandamata, who is the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya). Skandamata is one of the fifth forms of Navadurga Mata. In this form Maa Durga is worshiped as the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya). The form of Skandmata is very happy and beautiful. She sits with a child in her lap, who represents Kartikeya (Skanda). Her pastimes are spiritual and blissful, and she is characterized as an attractive Sadhvi. By worshiping Skandmata Maa, devotees get blessings for having children, happiness, and prosperity in their life. By worshiping her, the mother provides blessings for the safety of her family.</span></p><h4><span><b>Katyayani:</b></span></h4><p><span>The sixth form is Mother Katyayani, who worships Uttar Kumar for the killing of Mahishasura. The form of Goddess Katyayani is very noble and generous. Her face is the embodiment of happiness and gentleness, but her gaze is fierce and commanding. Katyayani Devi has four hands, in which one hand holds a standing trident and the other hand holds a veena. He features two hands and a posture that represents his power. Katyayani Devi's vehicle is a lion, which represents her strength and bravery. By worshiping Goddess Katyayani, devotees get blessings to achieve stability, prosperity, and success in their life. By worshiping her, Mother gives restraint and decision for success in all his work.</span></p><h4><span>Kalratri:</span></h4><p><span>The seventh form is Mother Kalratri, who is the goddess who maintains the origin of Kalratri. The form of Goddess Kalratri is extremely fierce and fierce. She is revered as Kali, whose face is full of fierceness and wonder. There is a statue of a giant knife on his face, and flames of fire appear in his eyes. Goddess Kaalratri has four hands, in which one hand holds a standing trident and the other hand holds a black pitcher. In his third hand he holds Damru, and in his fourth hand he holds the Mudra of Vardan, which represent his power. Goddess Kaalratri's vehicle is a bear, which represents her power and protection. By worshiping Kalratri Maa, devotees get blessings to attain strength, courage, and fearlessness in their life. By worshiping her, the Mother removes all their fears and distress, and bestows upon them the blessings of protection and respect.</span></p><h4><span>Mahagauri Devi</span></h4><p><span>Navadurga is one of the eighth forms of Mata. In this form, Maa Durga is worshiped in an auspicious and sacred form. In this form, Maa Durga is considered a symbol of her specialty and purity. The appearance of Mahagauri Devi is magnificent and divine. Her face is luminous and she appears extremely pure. She wears white clothes, which shows her purity and purity. Mahagauri Devi has two hands, in which one hand holds a trident and the other hand holds the boon gesture. They have a smile on their face, which represents their kindness and happiness. Mahagauri Devi's vehicle is a lion, which represents her strength and courage. By worshiping Mahagauri Maa, devotees attain auspicious and sacred qualities in their lives. By worshiping her, the Mother removes all their sorrows and evils, and bestows them with the blessings of peace and happiness.</span></p><h4><span>Siddhidatri:</span></h4><p><span>The ninth form is Mother Siddhidatri, who is the goddess of all accomplishments. She holds the boon and the vehicle in both her hands. These nine forms are the unique and iconic forms of Goddess Durga, which are worshiped during the nine days of Navratri. Siddhidatri Devi is one of the ninth and final forms of Navadurga Mata. In this form, Maa Durga is worshiped as the almighty Siddhidatri, who grants siddhis (good results) to her devotees.</span></p><p><span>The form of Goddess Siddhidatri is very happy and generous. His face is radiant and his eyes contain a feeling of infinite kindness and affection. Siddhidatri Devi has two hands, in which one hand holds a standing trident and the other hand holds the boon gesture. Their hands feel bright and auspicious. Siddhidatri Devi's vehicle is mace, which represents her strength and power. By worshiping Siddhidatri Maa, devotees attain accomplishments, success, and grace in their life. By worshiping her, Mother blesses her with success and prosperity in all her endeavors.</span></p><p><span>=========</span></p><p><span></span></p><div><span><div><b>Disclaimer:</b> Please note that the tips/suggestions mentioned in the article are only for general information purposes to keep you updated about the issue which is expected to common people and these should not be construed/ followed as professional advice. We recommend and request you always to consult your professional suggestion provider if you have any specific questions about such matter regarding the topic.</div></span></div>

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Inspiring Thoughts: Know How To Germinate Courage Inside you to overcome the Fear of Failure, Important Quotes

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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>The noted and famous personality  </span><span>Steve Jobs</span><span> has said that-</span><span><span>"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become."  The above quote is enough to display the importance of Courage over fear for our overall personality development. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In fact, Courage is the ultimate thing which is directed by your mindset and thining. The attitude and the wise decision comes from your mindset and it will create the triumph inside you. It is the courage, the ultimate factor behind creating the absence of fear inside you and.<span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Remember, the fear of failure is the biggest hurdles which are enough to ruin our efforts to achieve our goals in life. Your negative mindset and half heatedly efforts can't provide you the way of success and you should inculcate the ultimate fact in your mind that it is only the Courage which can dump the fear of failure in your mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to become succeeded in your efforts is the desire and overcome your fear of failure in your efforts. Remember, without keeping aside the fear of failure, you can't make your dream possible and so first of all you will have to get control over the fear of failure in your efforts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Remember the historical quotes in this context about the Fear and Courage by  <b>Winston Churchill…  “Fear is Reaction, Courage is a Decision.”</b></span></div>
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<a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/11/hard-times-in-life-remember-stars-cant.html"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Hard Times in Life:</span><span> Remember Stars Can’t Shine without Darkness</span></span></i></b></a></div> 
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Needless to say, to overcome on the fear of failure inside you, you will have to mastery over the germination of courage inside you…</span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.– C.S. Lewis</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is only courage which will disappear the sense of fear of failure inside which is the primary and ultimate condition for the success in your efforts. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Your courage germinated inside you will defend your mindset and it will decide the way to become absence of fear…to overcome it for your success in your efforts.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The sense of fear of failure is nothing but a reaction which is just a creation of your mindset…certainly it is your courage which can overcome it. </span></div>
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<a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/04/hanuman-jayanti-special-remain-happy-is.html"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Lord Hanuman Mantra: </span><span>Never Lost Hope and Remain Positive in Every Worries of Your Life</span></span></i></b></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">If you think that becoming fearless is the only remedy to control it they stop….it is completely impossible to become fearless and to one thing which is in your control is to command over the sense of fear….and it is only courage which should be inculcated in your mindset.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The timely and decision and judgment of courage inside your mindset will show the way to disappear your sense of fear of failure…The judgment and decision of courage is only the state of your mindset and so remember you will have to inculcate in yourself.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Important Quotes @Courage</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. - Steve Jobs</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man does not feel fear, he feels it and keeps on going. - Nelson Mandela</li><li style="text-align: justify;">You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. Do the thing you are afraid to do. - Eleanor Roosevelt</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Comfort is the enemy of progress. - Patanjali</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Take calculated risks. That is the essence of great living. - Jimmy Johnson</li><li style="text-align: justify;">One person with courage makes a majority. - Andrew Stanton</li><li style="text-align: justify;">"he difference between successful people and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear.- Franklin D. Roosevelt</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith. - Franklin D. Roosevelt</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. - Mark Twain</li><li style="text-align: justify;">It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. - E.E. Cummings</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy (Bible)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage. - Anais Nin</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently. - Maya Angelou</li><li style="text-align: justify;">You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. - Billy Graham</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. - Dale Carnegie</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point. - C.S. Lewis</li><li style="text-align: justify;">It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends. - J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.' - Mary Anne Radmacher</li></ul></div></span></div><div><span><h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">----------------</span></p></h4></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>We love to hear your comments on this article...Your Suggestions/Comments/Remarks on this article will inspire us to do better...Please feel free to post your comments in the box given below …Thanks...</b></span></div>
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Sharad Navratri 2026 Date: Worship The Nine Manifestation of Goddess Durga

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<div><span><br></span></div><div><div><span><span><span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3enAjNaookHVSpnG6kTsKJ5f-b26valNXVWLZM2cAofHiPFBYJ5jE3Y5iXSttGN_LbU8fVG4GvNCSQtwgI4Yr7_0Ja92U4XXQt_Ma7tIhDd6QoJucxFVn9ZwDMKOWnGhQb9u9CEqrKM/s320/Goddess+durga.jpeg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3enAjNaookHVSpnG6kTsKJ5f-b26valNXVWLZM2cAofHiPFBYJ5jE3Y5iXSttGN_LbU8fVG4GvNCSQtwgI4Yr7_0Ja92U4XXQt_Ma7tIhDd6QoJucxFVn9ZwDMKOWnGhQb9u9CEqrKM/s0/Goddess+durga.jpeg"></a></div><div><span><b>Navratri 2026 October </b></span><b>:</b>  Now the much awaited Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Festival, one of the most significant Hindu celebrations started. The festival is dedicated to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri. Its the occassion to worship the nine manifestation of Goddess Durga and celebrate the triumph of the Navratra. Devotees use to observe fasting, perform kalash installation and celebrate to mark Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura, symbolising the eternal triumph of dharma over adharma. This year, Sharad Navratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 19, followed by Vijayadashami on October 20.</div><div><br></div><div>This year, Sharad Navratri starts on Sunday, October 11, 2026. According to the Hindu calendar, Ghatasthapana should ideally be performed during the morning hours while Pratipada Tithi prevails.</div><div><span>Navratri is the famous Hindi festival which is the glorious occasion to worship the Goddess Durga. </span><span>There are two seasonal Navratri which is famous commonly known as Chaitra and Sharad Navratra. </span>Generally Navrata is the occasion to worship nine goddess including Shailaputri or Pratipada, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidhatri.</div></span></span><span><span><div><br></div><div>The nine-day-long festival which has its own importance in terms of  the victory good over evil and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across the country.</div></span></span></span><div><span><br></span></div><span><div>In a bid to celebrate the Navratra, devotees use to worship the same deity, performing different rituals.</div></span></div><div><span><div><br></div></span></div>
<span><div><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2014/03/chaitra-navratri-begins-today-with.html"><span><i><b>Navratri: Know the Nine Manifestation of Goddess Durga</b></i></span></a></div><span><div>On the occasion of Navaratra, we use to worship Navdurga or nine forms of Durga. However, on the first day we worship Goddess Shailputri, the first among all the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. As you know there are total Nine manifestations of Goddess Durga which have been worshipped during the Navratra-Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidhatri.</div></span></span></div><div><span><span><br></span></span></div><div><span><span><div><span><b>Day 1 (11 Oct):  Maa Shailaputri</b></span><b> : </b> Devotees worship Shailaputri, the daughter of the mountains. She is depicted riding a bull and holding a trident. Shailputri is assumed to be the daughter of mountain Himalayas which has been mentioned in Purana. It has been said that Shaiputri is the first among all the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Goddess Shailaputri is considered the absolute form of Mother Nature. It is said that Shailaputri was born in the house of the King of Mountains, Himalayas Shaila and thus she is known as “Shailaputri”.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><span><b>Day 2 (12 Oct):  Maa Brahmacharini</b></span><b> :</b> Devotees worship Brahmacharini, the goddess who symbolizes spirituality and devotion. She is depicted as a meditating ascetic.</div><div><b><br></b></div><div><span><b>Day 3 (13 Oct): Maa Chandraghanta</b></span><b>  :</b> Devotees worship Chandraghanta, who is known for her bravery and courage. She is depicted with a crescent moon on her forehead.</div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Day 4 (14 Oct):  Maa Kushmanda</b></span><b> :</b> Devotees worship Kushmanda, the creator of the universe. She is depicted as having eight arms.</div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Day 5 (15 Oct):  Maa Skandamata</b></span><b> :</b> Devotees worship Skandamata, the mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), who is the god of war.</div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Day 6 (16 Oct):  Maa Katyayani</b></span><b>  - Shashthi:</b> Devotees worship Katyayani, who is known for her fierce form. She is often depicted with four hands.</div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Day 7 (17 Oct): Maa Kalaratri</b></span><b>:</b> Devotees worship Kalaratri, a fierce form of Durga who is believed to destroy all darkness and ignorance.</div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Day 8 (18 Oct):  Maa Mahagauri</b></span><b> :</b> Devotees worship Mahagauri, the goddess of purity and serenity. She is depicted as extremely fair.</div><div><br></div><div><span><b>Day 9 (19 Oct):  Maa Siddhidatri</b></span><b> </b> Devotees worship Mother Siddhidatri. the goddess who is believed to grant supernatural powers to her devotees.</div><div><b>Day 10 (20 Oct): Vijayadashami / Dussehra</b></div></span></span></div>
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Nana Patekar Death Updates: A Real Hero Of Simplicity, PM Modi, King Khan, Ajay Devgan Remembers

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjGsKnfWe3V_f-AEhqwCVi_G1ztu4a443DsUHEpx_kYv9zbhLm2hUJfT2YzePAOi-oYOIJuZnwWHNAQ91I1zeZtzGe7MyevNpEDxYRyQu6RfVRHC6T0p52XbDHW5oL4Uiv48RorMyk_3av656ZWAA_a09Cmpwtv04Vnt_tMmuc-_VrcNemcM-cNJwX7k/s500/nana%20patekar.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="353" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjGsKnfWe3V_f-AEhqwCVi_G1ztu4a443DsUHEpx_kYv9zbhLm2hUJfT2YzePAOi-oYOIJuZnwWHNAQ91I1zeZtzGe7MyevNpEDxYRyQu6RfVRHC6T0p52XbDHW5oL4Uiv48RorMyk_3av656ZWAA_a09Cmpwtv04Vnt_tMmuc-_VrcNemcM-cNJwX7k/s320/nana%20patekar.jpg" width="226" /></span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Nana Patekar is one of the most respected and versatile actors in Indian cinema, known for his powerful dialogues, unique acting style, and intense screen presence. While he achieved massive success in Bollywood and Marathi cinema, his real life has been a series of intense struggles, personal tragedies, and profound philanthropy.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Here is the detailed biography of Nana Patekar, focusing on the struggles that shaped the man he is today.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Few actors possessed the intensity, individuality and unmistakable presence that Shri Nana Patekar Ji had. He brought remarkable versatility and creativity to every role and gave us characters that will be remembered for generations. He was also admired for his frank and forthright views, never hesitating to express what he believed in.

Shri Nana Patekar’s contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema was immense. His passing leaves a deep void. My condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti.</span></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2108040795844706467?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2026</a></span></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Born as Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, Nana came from a humble background.</span> </span></p>
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</span><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When I first met him, out of awe and awkwardness I fiddled with my hair. He slapped my hand away and said 'hero ki tarah Baal mat bana...tu actor hai'! 
He didn't flatter you. He didn't tell you what you wanted to hear. He told you what you needed to hear. That was Nana. Straightforward. Rough, honest and had the most beautiful smile. 
He always had a strange way of showing affection. He would shout at you first, and then somewhere between the third or fourth insult, you realised you were being hugged. He loved me and I loved him back.
He was a mentor, a teacher, a critic and a friend who beat me and everyone else around him in carrom game after game and relished his victories.  
Nana your intensity, laughter , madness and love will always stay with us. I just wish we had time to have more conversations, another argument, another cup of tea and a game of carrom. 
You have left a void not only in the world of cinema but in the hearts of all Indians and the world. All I can say is, I will miss you dearly and carry your words in my heart till the end of time....'hero banne ke chakar mein actor mat khona' 
May your soul rest in peace Nana and Allah bless you. The Heavens will be blessed to have you... a masterful actor and an unbeatable carrom champion. Love you and miss you dearly!! Too soon my Hero Actor! RIP.</span></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) <a href="https://x.com/iamsrk/status/2108158514971738579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2026</a></div></span></blockquote><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> His father, Dinkar Patekar, ran a small textile printing business, which unfortunately collapsed. The family was pushed into extreme poverty.</span></p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Not many made us happy, sad and feel anger quite the way Nana did. His presence was powerful, his performances unforgettable, and his absence will now be deeply felt.

Rest well, Nana…Om Shanti. 🙏 https://t.co/a6hKRFNqUY</span></p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) <a href="https://x.com/ajaydevgn/status/2108174436537110978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2026</a></span></blockquote>
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</span><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">To help support his family, Nana started working at the tender age of 13. He would walk seven continuous kilometers to school and then work after classes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Long before he painted expressions on screen, Nana painted street posters and cinema banners. He earned a meager ₹35 a month and was given one meal a day for this grueling work.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Success did not come overnight to Nana Patekar. He spent years in the shadows before finding his spotlight.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He started his journey with Marathi theater, working long hours for very little pay. He survived on irregular meals and slept on empty stomachs during his early theater days.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He made his Bollywood debut with the film Gaman in 1978, but remained unnoticed for nearly a decade, doing minor roles to survive.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Ankush and Parinda Plays Crucial role in His Life </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">His breakthrough came with N. Chandra's Ankush (1986) and later as the terrifying villain Anna Seth in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda (1989). The latter won him his first National Film Award and established him as a force to be reckoned with.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></p>
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Happy Dussehra 2026: The Reason to Celebrate the Victory of Good over Evil

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<span>After the long 10 days celebrations of Navratra, the last day is known as the Vijaydashmi and also the Dussehra. Dussehra has its own importance for the entire country which is being celebrated by the people of India...... mostly in the northern states</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">People use to burn the effigy of Raavan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran on the occasion of Dussehra or Vijayadashmi. Needless to say, if you will go through the epic of Ramanaya, all Raavan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran were the symbol of evil. They have played crucial role in the story of Ramayan but for wrong cause and so people use to burn the effigy of all the three in a bid to give the message of evil in our society. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to the Hindu Mythology, Vijayadashami or Dussehra is celebrated on the culmination of the long ten days Navratri celebration. On the tenth day after the Navratri festival, people use to celebrate the Vijayadashami or Dussehra in a bid to mark  the victory of good over evil. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">However Vijayadashami or Dussehra is also celebrated in the hindu tradition that Goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon, Mahishasura. Basically in the north and central India, people use to celebrate the Vijayadashami or Dussehra to celebrate the reason for the victory of Good (Goddess Durga) over evil (Mahishasura).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">People also celebrate the day of Vijayadashami or Dussehra as the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. It has been said that it was the day of Vijayadashami or Dussehra when Lord Rama get success over the evil i.e. Ravan..the symbol of evil.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Traditionally people use to celebrate the same and it also displayed the Ramleela's which are the major celebration during the ten days Navratri celebration.</span></div>
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<div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Navratri 2026</b></span><b> Date:</b> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Now all stage is set for the much awaited Sharadiya Navratri 2026 Festival, one of the most significant Hindu celebrations, dedicated to worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga, from Shailaputri to Siddhidatri. Its the occassion to worship the nine manifestation of Goddess Durga and celebrate the triumph of the Navratra. Devotees use to observe fasting, perform kalash installation and celebrate to mark Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura, symbolising the eternal triumph of dharma over adharma. This year, Sharad Navratri begins on October 11 and ends on October 19, followed by Vijayadashami on October 20.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This year, Sharad Navratri starts on Sunday, October 11, 2026. According to the Hindu calendar, Ghatasthapana should ideally be performed during the morning hours while Pratipada Tithi prevails. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Festival Schedule </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 1 (11 Oct):  Maa Shailaputri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 2 (12 Oct):  Maa Brahmacharini</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 3 (13 Oct): Maa Chandraghanta</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 4 (14 Oct):  Maa Kushmanda</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 5 (15 Oct):  Maa Skandamata</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 6 (16 Oct):  Maa Katyayani</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 7 (17 Oct): Maa Kalaratri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 8 (18 Oct):  Maa Mahagauri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 9 (19 Oct):  Maa Siddhidatri</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">• Day 10 (20 Oct): Vijayadashami / Dussehra</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Shardiya Navratri is the auscipisious occasion to worship Goddess Durga and her nine manifestation. Devotees use to worship nine goddess including Shailaputri or Pratipada, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidhatri. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Day One of the Shardiya Navratri  commonly known as the Pratipada which is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin. </span></div></div></div>
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<span><div style="text-align: justify;">Sharadiya Navaratra observed as worshiping of all nine form of Goddess Durga and days during Navratri are dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Shakti. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Chaitra Navratri 2026 Dates: </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div></div><span>
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auspicious Navratri festival starts with the worshiping of the first Goddess
– Shailputri. Yes, we worship the very first day of the occasion with worshiping
of </span><span> </span><span>Goddess Shailputri – the form of
Mother Nature.</span></div></span></span></span></div>
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should know that the Shailaputri’ means the daughter of mountains. Wes call her
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is assumed to be the daughter of mountain Himalayas which has been mentioned in
Purana. It has been said that Shaiputri is the first among all the nine
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the Hindu mythology has mentioned, Shailaputri is believed to be the rebirth
of Sati and she was the daughter of Daksha Shailputri. </span><span></span></span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his  birthday today i.e. on September 17. Born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi was sworn-in as India's Prime Minister for second time on 30th May, 2019. His father name is Damodardas Modi and Mother is Hiraba "Heeraben" Modi. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Since 26 May 2014, since he took over as the Prime Minister, there is a lot of discussion remains continue about his working style. Narendra Damodardas Modi has created a new name in the Indian politics and certainly he has emerged as the special star on the horizon of the world politics. Certainly you can witness the same during his recently meeting with Russian President Putin at Samarkand. Even the leaders of the opposition parties refrain from commenting directly on them during the election as then know that there is mass popularity for him in India.  </span></div>
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<span>It was June 2013, the turning point for the life of Modi when he was chosen as the BJP party leader and campaigns for the 2014 general elections. Certainly it was the crucial for the BJP and Modi also when the party won the general election and  Modi appointed as the prime minister of the country. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Although he is not bound to any identification, still there must be some more queries for the readers which have been mentioned here. Narendra Modi is born to Damodardas Modi and Hiraben in Vadnagar village in Gujarat's Mehsana district in Gujarat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He is inclined from very early with ABVP and RSS thought and thus he first joins the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in his formative years after that he joins RSS and then never look behind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>He joins BJP in 1987 and appointed as the general secretary for BJP. </span><br />
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<span>He plays key role in the party leader L.K.Advani’s Ram Rath yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya which shows that he was very confident for Advani.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Modi appointed as the national general secretary for the party in 1995 and it was the crucial for his life which provide the way to jump in national politics.</span><br />
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<span>Year 2001 was another crucial year for the life of Narendra Modi when he was named for the chief minister of Gujarat by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">But it was 2001 when he returned back to Gujarat as chief minister of Gujarat as there was some crisis with present chief minister Keshu Bhai Patel. As he sayd, he has gone to Ahmedabad to play one day match.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">But after taking charge of Gujarat chief minister post, he was bound to face two major calamities and difficulties in term of earthquake and then Godhra riot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">However it was Modi who faced the difficulties with great courage and wins wins a landslide victory, winning 128 out of 182 seats to the Gujarat legislative assembly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">After then he focuses his government on the completed development of state and Vibrant Gujarat and other achievements’ helps him to come out the boundary from Gujarat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">He become chief minister for the fourth time after winning 112 seats in 2012 The major victory provides him a clear passage and his claims to enter in the national politics.</span></div>
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<p><span><b></b></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ogIGxpTNszftLjvxis-jxygBVtXmow3UkqkbUI_-wEqrM5D8TEdYx_9VzlrcStKgZhrRAXdp9zOmk-yVynmm1YyG3KDhXlUxQ_UXVYuZoKT_EiaDAkAPdhwgcj_PqF6fvUkuJUq5XYgmMHx754FTriiiRxPTmrHAI-Dr0DUzl7yTJuNUkXEWpl1Il2w/s1038/1000020734.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="753" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ogIGxpTNszftLjvxis-jxygBVtXmow3UkqkbUI_-wEqrM5D8TEdYx_9VzlrcStKgZhrRAXdp9zOmk-yVynmm1YyG3KDhXlUxQ_UXVYuZoKT_EiaDAkAPdhwgcj_PqF6fvUkuJUq5XYgmMHx754FTriiiRxPTmrHAI-Dr0DUzl7yTJuNUkXEWpl1Il2w/w290-h400/1000020734.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br />Sawan Monday 2026:</b> Saavan Somvaar has its own importance  for the devotees to offer flowers and belpatra to the Shivlinga. </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">However each and every day of Shravan is the special day to offer jal to shiv linga. The Somvar or Monday of Savan is the golden chance to use the opportunity to worship God Shiva. </span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sawan has deep religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Devotees pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with immense devotion and dedication. The whole day of Shravan month is very important to worship Lord Shiva or Lord Shankar, however, according to the Hindu calendar, Monday of the holy month of Sawan is an excellent day to worship Lord Shiva. Monday of the month of Savan is considered to be an important day on which devotees observe fasting and it is commonly known as Monday, or Shravan Somvar or Sawan Somvar.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As you all know that as a part of worship, devotees offer flowers, fruits along with water (known as Jalabhishek) to the Linga of Lord Shiva. Apart from flowers and fruits, devotees also offer cannabis and dhatura to please Lord Shiva. However, Belpatra is the most important item that is offered to Lord Shiva Linga on Sawan Monday. Do you know why Belpatra is offered to Lord Shankar?</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b><i><span>Come Feel the Power of Thoughts with.</span><span>.. </span><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/p/inspiring-thoughts.html"><span>Inspiring Thoughts</span></a></i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">By offering special worship to Lord Shiva on Sawan Monday and offering Belpatra, devotees receive his grace and blessings. This tradition has been going on since ancient times and is still performed by devotees with reverence and faith.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Vedic scriptures and Shiva Purana say that devotees worship Lord Shiva with Belpatra on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Magha or Phalgun which provides more pleasure to Lord Shiva.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Reasons for offering Belpatra to Lord Shankar:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Purity and purity</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Belpatra is considered holy and pure. It is a three-leafed leaf which is considered to be a symbol of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. Offering it to Shivlinga bestows the blessings of all the three gods.</span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Favorite of Shiva</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to religious stories, Belpatra is very dear to Lord Shiva. Offering it pleases Lord Shiva and fulfills the wishes of the devotee.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Another reason which is mentioned in various holy books is that Belpatra which is a collection of three leaves (set of three leaves) resembles Trinetra… which is another name of Lord Shiva who is known as the God with Tri Netra (three eyes.)</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Medicinal Properties</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Belpatra has medicinal properties which purify the environment and are beneficial for health. It is also a symbol of reminding Lord Shiva of his penance and sacrifice.</span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Spiritual Significance </span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Offering Belpatra to Shivlinga gives mental peace and leads to spiritual advancement. It provides peace and balance to the mind of the devotee.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to Vedic scriptures and Shiva Purana, it is believed that Lord Shiva told Goddess Parvati that when devotees worship him on he 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Phalguna (the last month of the 12th month of the Hindu calendar), he is highly pleased with this worship and is very generous to those devotees and worshippers.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>

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<p><span></span></p><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTjjwTpkdheh_im4uMxdgnbob2xm0v3wzTmYuEeIt4MOUa92JaTTSpPgkcHKRA0kBk_msNJa0wiI0SxYbGhyphenhyphenpjMBXfBiomnQYf6JMHkFCIWGe1fLCdsFTsFavhdEza_RC8bMUnrRGo8rLfnxl-BYMrskBuT1mce0Po83Up3D-FhcYLbKGmiazsSDSTA4/s640/shivling-with%20green%20leaf%20sindur.jpg"><img alt="Why is Sawan so important and why do we perform Jalavishek on Shivling" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTjjwTpkdheh_im4uMxdgnbob2xm0v3wzTmYuEeIt4MOUa92JaTTSpPgkcHKRA0kBk_msNJa0wiI0SxYbGhyphenhyphenpjMBXfBiomnQYf6JMHkFCIWGe1fLCdsFTsFavhdEza_RC8bMUnrRGo8rLfnxl-BYMrskBuT1mce0Po83Up3D-FhcYLbKGmiazsSDSTA4/w320-h240/shivling-with%20green%20leaf%20sindur.jpg" title="Why is Sawan so important and why do we perform Jalavishek on Shivling" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Sawan is considered to be the favorite month of Lord Shiva and Shiva devotees wait for this holy month throughout the year. The month of Sawan is considered the most sacred for the worship of Lord of Gods, Mahadev i.e. Lord Shankar and Shiva. Although every day of this holy month of Sawan is a day to seek blessings from Lord Shiva for happiness and prosperity and a peaceful life, but Monday of Sawan is considered a special occasion for fasting (Somvar Vrat) of Lord Shiva.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is believed that during this month Lord Shiva consumed the deadly Halahal poison that came out during the Samudra Manthan to save the universe. According to Hindu mythology, many divine things came out of the ocean during the Samudra Manthan, but they also included Halahal, which was a dangerous poison. To save the world from its effect, Lord Shiva drank the poison and kept it in his throat, due to which the poison turned blue and he was named Neelkanth.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to Shiva Purana, devotees who offer water on Shivling in the month of Sawan get special virtue. In this month, devotees walk on foot carrying holy water and offer water to Lord Shiva. According to Shiva Purana, it is believed that doing so is considered a means of cooling and pleasing Lord Shankar. Along with this, every Monday of Sawan has special significance and by doing so, Shiva gets pleased quickly and fulfills the wishes of the devotees.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">To reduce the effect of the poison, the gods offered Ganga water to Lord Shiva. This divine incident is believed to have happened in the month of Shravan. Therefore, this month is dedicated to Shiva devotion and worshipping him during Sawan is considered especially fruitful. It is said that the gods poured Ganga water on Shiva to reduce the effect of the poison and this act of devotion continues through special worship and fasting during Sawan. It is said that Lord Shankar stopped the effect of that Halahal poison on his throat and hence Lord Shankar is also called Neelkanth.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Sawan Somvar Puja Vidhi (Puja Vidhi)</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Although every day of this holy month of Sawan is considered to be the best day for worshiping Lord Shankar and devotees seek blessings from Lord Shankar for their happiness and prosperity and peaceful life, but the Monday of Sawan is considered a special occasion for fasting (Somvar Vrat) of Lord Shankar.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The most important thing for Sawan Somvar Puja is to purify yourself which includes being pure in body and mind. Although you can take help from various puja books for this, however, you can observe Sawan Monday fast by following the following steps.</span></p><p></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Get up early in the morning and take a bath before sunrise.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Clean the temple in your house and offer water or milk mixed with Gangajal on the Shivling.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Offer Belpatra, white flowers, dhatura, bhasma (sacred ash) and fruits to Lord Shiva.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or recite Shiva Chalisa.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Fast the whole day and break the fast after performing Puja in the evening.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">If possible, visit the nearest Shiva temple.</span></li></ul><p></p>

LifeStyle Sawan Somwar 2026: Why is Sawan so important and why do we perform Jalavishek on Shivling?

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Savan Somvar 2026: Know How to Worship, What to Offer, How to Impress Lord Shiva

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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Generally it falls in the February/March according to the English Calendar.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>Its time to celebrate the Maha Shivratri 2021 when the devotees take a bath in early on the day of Maha Shivratri and visit the nearest temples to offer the Jal and fruits to the Linga of Lord Shiva.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As we know ratri…which means the night..is understood as one of the darkest night of the year to worship Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri 2025 is all set to observe on February 26, 2025 . People use to celebrate Mahashivratri to worship the Lord Shiva...the lord of Destruction or Illusions...</span></div>
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<span><b>Mahashivratri : How to Worshipp</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In a bid to worship Lord Shiva for Mahashivratri , people use to fast and consume only fruits and milk related products. Devotees avoid taking any kind of grains on the occassion of Mahashivratri and using to Fast which is understood that fasting purified the body and also our consciousness. </span></div>
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<a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2019/07/shravan-mass-2019-shravan-somwar-dates.html"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Shravan </span><span style="background-color: white;">Mass 2019:</span></span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: red;"> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">Shravan Somwar</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Dates, </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: red;">Shravan </span><span style="background-color: white; color: red;">2019 Start Date and Know All Details </span></i></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It has been said that Lord Shiva feels pleasure when devotees worship him with the Belpatra on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Phalgun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The day of Mahashivratri is very significant and crucial which is observed to worship Lord Shiva...the who is considered the Adi Guru or the First Guru, from whom the yogic tradition originates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">However worshipping of Lord Shiva is very popular among the people and follower use to worship god with full of faith and to get all success in their life. </span></div>
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<p><span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eedTGeStm3rrob64zQ0F6hZy22sWtgzbPyFEutISyEi7Dmm6jj7phaivb2i-J3o3-UARd9BZcNYfYdgRCOTb1asdlfCVEEwejjf5OShATEXY5gZvyVxE5xZqGT-XVM5RKtjkCe7oTI2M1Zy1WzmRzn8A2N-t8D9OWB2rX3z8TrjCee5mBnGzPBIyKIQ/s1038/1000020734.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="753" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8eedTGeStm3rrob64zQ0F6hZy22sWtgzbPyFEutISyEi7Dmm6jj7phaivb2i-J3o3-UARd9BZcNYfYdgRCOTb1asdlfCVEEwejjf5OShATEXY5gZvyVxE5xZqGT-XVM5RKtjkCe7oTI2M1Zy1WzmRzn8A2N-t8D9OWB2rX3z8TrjCee5mBnGzPBIyKIQ/w290-h400/1000020734.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Saavan 2026:</span></b><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span>  </span><span>However, each and every day of the holy month Savan is important to worship Lord Shiva and if its Somvar or Monday its has its own importance to impress the lord shiva by the devotees. But the first Somvar of the Savan has its own significance in a  bid to worship Lord Shiva or Lord Shankar or Lord Mahadev.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Worship lord Shiva with the many important things to be offered to the lord Shankar including Bhang, Dharura, Belpatra and lothers. Devotees use to offer flowers, fruits with water (Jal which is known as Jalabhishek) to the Linga of Lord Shiva. Apart from flowers and fruits, devotees use to offers Bhang and Dhatura also to impress Lord Shiva. However, the Belpatra is one of the common thing which is being offered to Lord Shiva Ling on the day of Savan Somvar.. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">People use to fast and consume only fruits and milk related products. Devotees avoid taking any kind of grains on the occassion of Maha Shivratri 2023 and using to Fast which is understood that fasting purified the body and also our consciousness. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>What Shiv Puran Says?</b></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Vedic Scriptures and Shiv Purana use to say that devotees worship Lord Shiva with the Belpatra on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Maagha or Phalguna which provide more pleasure to the Lord Shiva. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to the Vedic Scriptures and Shiv Purana, Lord Shiva said to Goddess Parvati that when devotees worship him with the Belpatra on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Phalgun (the last month of the 12 of Hindi month), it provide more pleasure to him. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There is another reason which has been mentioned in the various holy books that Belpatra which is a collection of three patra (Set of Three leaves) is looks like the Trinetra, which is the another name of Lord Shiva who is known as the god with Tri Netra (Three Eyes.)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It has mentioned in other holy book that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married on the day of Mahashivratri and since then the festival is used to celebrate.</span></p>

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<div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDGQkZUff1TMwnxhiizYQp1cf8uQipFDZuNCWDb7qZF5MQyOpsjBqjn9DwmphG9W976tDUUaX8n9nY-61Zqf1pkGIZFyi_IiO-0s-xwk6hv4eMf0xjIHqk0JCP0YKyPNGQP_ny3sikpNtj5c_CcW_uhdvgDzD7GT6ojfF0ovi3VKkhyb3UTXoZyAf9=s640"><img alt="Maha Shivratri 2022 Pooja Vidhi: Know what to Offer to Impress Lord Shiva" border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDGQkZUff1TMwnxhiizYQp1cf8uQipFDZuNCWDb7qZF5MQyOpsjBqjn9DwmphG9W976tDUUaX8n9nY-61Zqf1pkGIZFyi_IiO-0s-xwk6hv4eMf0xjIHqk0JCP0YKyPNGQP_ny3sikpNtj5c_CcW_uhdvgDzD7GT6ojfF0ovi3VKkhyb3UTXoZyAf9=w400-h276" title="Maha Shivratri 2022 Pooja Vidhi: Know what to Offer to Impress Lord Shiva" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><b style="font-weight: bold;">Saavan 2026: </b>Saavan, the month dedicated to worship Lord Shiva has been commenced. </span><span><span>This is the perfect month for the devotees to attain spiritual awakening and liberation and get blessings of lord Shiva. According to hindu mythology, the auscipicious day of all Monday which is observed as  Somvaar vrat has its own significance to worship both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.</span></span></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Mahashivratri Date</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Mahashivratri is one of the the most prominent festivals of the Hindu religion which will be celebrated to offer pay to Lord Shiva. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to the Hindu calender, Maha Shivratri is to be celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Falgun month. Generally it falls in the February/March according to the English Calender. Devotees use to worship Lord Shiva on the significant day of Maha Shivratri  and also offers prayer with full fervor to impress the Lord Shiva by offering the holy water on the Shiva Linga in the temples. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><b>Maha Shivratri : </b><span><span><b>Pooja Vidhi</b></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Devotees use to celebrate Shivratri by offering the belpatra and sacred water on the Shiv Linga in the temples. Devotees use to offer also the  flowers, fruits with water (Jal which is known as Jalabhishek) to the Linga of Lord Shiva. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Devotees take a bath in early on the day of Maha Shivratri and visit the nearest temples to offer the Jal and fruits to the Linga of Lord Shiva. </span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://competitivetimes.blogspot.com/2020/02/mahashivratri-2020-date-fasting.html"><span>Mahashivratri 2020: Know the Date, Significance, How to Worship and More</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Unmarried girls use to fast on the occasion of the Mahashivratri in a bid to get her favorite and able, beautiful life partner as a husband. Meanwhile, married women also use to fast on the occasion for the betterment of her husband and his children.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> They break their fast on the next day of the Mahashivratri and the entire day and night of the Mahashivratri they avoid to take any kind of grains. The concept behind keeping fast is that the fasting purified the body and also our consciousness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">According to the Vedic Scriptures and Shiv Purana, Lord Shiva said to Goddess Parvati that when devotees worship him with the Belpatra on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Phalgun (the last month of the 12 of Hindi month), it provide more pleasure to him.</span></div>
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