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Shailaputri
Among the nine Durgas, Devi Shailaputri is considered to be the first manifestation of Goddess Durga. The first day of Navratri, dedicated to Devi Shailaputri, is called Pratipada. A form of Shakti, Devi Shailaputri is the consort of Lord Shiva and has tw ... -
The End of Raktabeeja
As soon as Chanda and Munda were laid low, and many of the battalions of the demons where destroyed, mighty Shumbha, with intellect clouded by rage, commanded the mightiest of his warriors and the biggest of his armies to march forth ready for battle. Whe ... -
Devi Ambika and Kalika
Two demons named Shumbha and Nishumbha, dispossessed the Gods, stripped them of their powers and appropriated their wealth and privilege. Deprived of their lordships and sovereignties, expelled by the two mighty demons, the Gods thought of the invincible ... -
Brahmacharini
On the second day of Navratri, Mother Divine takes the form of Brahmacharini. This is a quiet, beautiful, and yet powerful form of Durga Devi, where She undertakes severe penance to attain Lord Shiva as her consort. Navratri falls between October 17th and ... -
What to do during Navratri
Navratri, when translated into English, means nine nights. The night is a time for relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind and the body. If we don't rest at night, it becomes difficult to carry on with our activities the next day, doesn’t it? Similar ... -
Science behind Navratri
The science and practices surrounding Navratri 8 FAQs to start your Navratri puja Navratri is the biggest event celebrated every year at the Art of Living International Center which draws thousands of people. Ancient vedic pujas are conducted for nine d ... -
Balance the gunas
How to balance the gunas The three Gunas come in cycles, one after the other. One naturally experiences these three qualities from time to time. However, there are also other factors that affect the Gunas, and that is the lifestyle that we choose to le ... -
Kathyayini
The sixth form of the Mother Divine is Katyayani. Worshipped on the sixth day (Shashti), she is also known as a Warrior Goddess and is believed to be one of the most violent forms of Maa Durga. Form of the Devi Goddess Katyayani has three eyes and four h ... -
Significance of Ayudha puja
In this universe, you can say ‘ Nothing is significant’ or ‘Everything is significant.’ Both mean the same thing paradoxically! It is our perspective that varies. The remarkable aspect of life is that small, as well as big things, add meaning to our live ... -
The Wrath of Madhu Kaithabha and 5000 years long war
Once ‘Tamasi Devi’, withdrew from Vishnu’s consciousness, he stirred on his serpent-bed and in moments his form was again as splendid as a thousand suns. When Narayana opened his eyes and saw Brahma very worried, He inquired what was bothering Him and how ...
