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Devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri, the Goddess Maa Durga’s ninth form, on the ninth day of Navratri 2023 (Navami Tithi). Maa Siddhidatri is renowned as the perfection provider. She bestows wisdom and spiritual enlightenment on her devotees.Young girls are thought to be a manifestation of Nava Durga on Earth, and they are adored during Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami. Our sacred scriptures state that praying to a person yields faster results than praying to God, and children are the purest form of human beings. People do Kanjak Poojan to worship the pure soul and appreciate the power of the feminine. Devi...

US President Joe Biden will pay a solidarity visit to Israel on Wednesday following the Hamas attacks, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who also announced that Israel had agreed to work on civilian aid for Gaza. Blinken spoke after meeting for nearly eight hours at the defence ministry with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the top US diplomat’s second visit since the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Israel was caught off-guard by Hamas last weekend as the group attacked its civilians. Israel in response has also launched airstrikes on the Hamas-controlled Gaza stripped and stopped food and electricity...

8th day of Navratri is called Maha Ashtami or Durgashtami. It is considered one of the most auspicious days of Navratri and Durga Puja festivities. This year Ashtami falls on Sunday, October 22.  On the 8th day, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri – the 8th incarnation of Maa Durga. Mahaguari means the one extremely bright. The day is celebrated as the victory of the Goddess Shakti over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.  On this day, people perform Kanya/Kumari puja or Kanjak. Devotees invite young unmarried girls at home to offer food and worship them as Devi. They are considered divine forms of Goddess Shakti and honoured...

Devotees celebrate Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of the Goddess Maa Durga, on the seventh day of Navratri 2023 (Saptami Tithi). Worshipping the goddess is thought to remove the malevolent influences of planets in one’s life and provide happiness. The goddess bestows to her adherents anything they desire, eliminates barriers, and provides bliss.May her spiritual energy help you to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals on this fortunate day. May the strong and fearsome Goddess Kalratri bless you with steadfast strength and courage on this sacred day. As we celebrate Goddess Kalratri, may you find the courage to face your...

Following in the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, Google has revealed plans to begin manufacturing Pixel smartphones in India, with the newest model to be released next year. In response to this news, businessman Anand Mahindra told an intriguing anecdote about his made-in-India iPhone. Taking to X (previously Twitter), the business magnate highlighted his satisfaction and joy at possessing a smartphone made in the United States. He also mentioned how a salesperson in the United States reacted when he told him that his iPhone 15 was built in India.It all started with a post on X by the Indian Tech...

In reaction to a new internet platform legislation in the region, Elon Musk, the owner of social media network X, is thinking about eliminating the service formerly known as Twitter from Europe, according to news site Insider on Wednesday.According to a person familiar with the business, the billionaire has talked of deactivating the app in the area or forbidding users in the European Union from using it. The Digital Services Act (DSA), which was adopted by the European Union in August, establishes guidelines for a number of things, including limiting or outlawing specific user-targeting practises and sharing some internal data...

Following the rites, people worship Goddess Katyayani on the sixth day of Sharad Navratri with great devotion. Planet Brihaspati is linked to Goddess Durga’s sixth manifestation, Katyayani. Religious scriptures claim that the goddess Parvati was born in the home of the sage Katya, therefore the name Katyayani.On the sixth day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Katyayani with profound affection following the rituals.

The goddess Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. She goes by the moniker Skandmata since she is Lord Skanda’s mother, also known as Kartikeya. It is said that Skandamata fulfils the desires of all of her followers. When one sees this manifestation of the Goddess, peace and kindness flood the mind.On Thursday, October 19, Shardiya Navratri’s fifth day will be held. Devotees will worship the goddess Skandmata on this day. You should be aware of Maa Skandmata if you are enjoying the event with your family. Here is all the information you need to know about the...

Cricket fans have already experienced an emotional rollercoaster thanks to some nail-biting contests from the ODI World Cup 2023. But amid the intense cricket action, attention has now turned to a touching deed by Australian cricketer star David Warner, who took time out of his busy schedule to congratulate his favourite Indian actor, Allu Arjun, on his accomplishment. Warner surprised everyone by congratulating Arjun on his Best Actor triumph at the 69th National Film Awards. People from the film and sports worlds came together as the message spread like wildfire.

Tuesday sees the arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin in China to visit his “dear friend” Xi Jinping and strengthen their friendship ahead of an infrastructure summit that will be overshadowed by the conflict between Israel and Hamas.This week, China will host a Belt and Road Initiative meeting with participation from 130 nations in an effort to improve its standing internationally. The invitation list is headed by Putin, who is visiting a major world power for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine forced his government into exile.