Upwas and Puja to Lord Shankarji are conducted on 16 Mondays as part of the Solah Somvar Vrat. The Udyapan for the successful completion of the Sankalp for the 16th Somvar Vrat is completed on Monday, the 17th. This vrat may be performed by young wom...
Hindus celebrate Navratri, a nine-night celebration, in the fall every year. Ghatasthapana is an important Navratri rite. A nine-day celebration begins today. Throughout India's eastern and northeastern regions, the Durga Puja (Navratri) is a cel...