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Navratri Day 8, also known as Durga Ashtami, is a notable day of the Shardiya Navratri celebration, which began on October 3 and will end on October 12. This nine-day Hindu feast commemorates Goddess Durga, who slew the demon ruler Mahishasura. On Durga asthami devotees worship Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga who represents purity and tranquilly.This day is honoured by specific ceremonies like as mantra chanting and prayer offerings, as devotees seek blessings for strength and knowledge. During these nine days, devotees adore the goddess’s nine forms, seeking guidance and protection.

Social media has always been a hotbed for amusing memes, photos, and videos that keep viewers entertained for hours on end. Recently, a photograph of a student’s test form went viral, putting many people in stitches. The student’s parents’ names shine out in this shot, which he picked to be influenced by Bollywood celebrities Emraan Hashmi and Sunny Leone. However, the name Emraan was misspelt as “Emran Hasmi,” which added to the humour of the scenario.

Maa Kalaratri is revered on the seventh day of Shardiya Navratri. She is one of Maa Durga’s nine incarnations and is regarded as the deadliest and most vicious version of Goddess Parvati. It is claimed that Maa Parvati became known as Maa Kalaratri after removing her golden skin to slay demons.The planet Shani is governed by the Goddess Kalaratri. She is also known as the Goddess Shubhankari. Her name is composed of two words: Kala, which denotes death, and Ratri, which represents darkness. Thus, Kalaratri is responsible for the ‘death of darkness’.

The sixth day of Shardiya Navratri is known as Shashthi. During the nine-day event, Hindu followers ask Maa Durga to grant them success, wealth, and health. They also revere the nine incarnations. Each day of the event is devoted to these avatars.Praying to Maa Katyayani, also known as the destroyer of evil, is claimed to cleanse devotees of their sins, drive away bad spirits, and remove obstructions. Furthermore, on the day Maa Katyayani is honoured during Navratri, single females fast to find their ideal spouse.

Jenna Ortega has urged fans to avoid mistreating Wednesday plush dolls, after a TikTok craze that has left department retailers frustrated. The plush dolls, dressed like Wednesday in her dark school uniform and jet black pigtails, gained popularity when the latest teaser for the spooky series was published.

Goddess Parvati became known as Maa Skandamata after giving birth to Lord Skanda, also known as Lord Kartikeya. Goddess Skandamata rides a fearsome lion and cradles newborn Murugan in her lap. She is shown with four arms: lotus flowers in her top two hands, infant Murugan in one of her right hands, and the other in Abhaya Mudra.

With only a few hours till the Bigg Boss Season 18 launch, the producers are teasing viewers by posting teasers of the contestants on Instagram. In a recently published video, they teased another contender, none other than prominent TV personality Vivian Dsena. While his whole face is not seen in the video, his unmistakable voice will help fans recognise him. In the teaser, Vivian states, “I am the son of Colours.” And now I’m heading to Bigg Boss to be everyone’s father. Vivian referred to himself as the “son of Colours” because to his longstanding relationship with the channel. He...

Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla, a television couple, recently paid a visit to the legendary Golden Temple with their twin children, Edhaa and Jeeva. Shukla posted a heartfelt photo of them on Instagram on Saturday, October 5. In the photograph, the family is seen standing in front of Amritsar’s Golden Temple. Abhinav is pictured with his hands folded, as Rubina glances at him while holding one of their twins. The caption says, “E and J’s first visit to the Golden Temple. Blessed.”

Shardiya Navratri is a period of intense devotion. Beyond its spiritual importance, Navratri promotes community bonding via common rituals and celebrations. On the fourth day of Navratri, devotees focus on Maa Kushmanda, the fourth avatar of Durga. She is adored for her bright smile, which has the power to create and maintain the cosmos. According to Hindu mythology, her holy essence was responsible for the creation of the universe.Worshipping Maa Kushmanda is claimed to alleviate pain and suffering, giving her adherents the strength to overcome disease, sadness, and flaws.

Boxing star Mary Kom spoke out on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics 2024 weigh-in incident, which denied India a historic gold. Vinesh Phogat captured everyone’s attention in the just ended Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh went down to 50kg to qualify for Paris 2024, when Antim Panghal was assigned to her weight class.In response to Phogat’s scandal, famed boxer and Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom noted that athletes are responsible for their own weight control.She stated, “I was quite upset since I had been doing the same thing (weight control) for many years. Weight is vital, and that is my obligation....