NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Navaratri, a major Hindu festival held in honor of the Mother Goddess Durga, will ...

Navratri 2025 Bhog Ideas: Sharadiya Navratri begins today, September 22nd, and the festival of Navratri begins with the worship of Goddess Shailputri on the first day. During Navratri, devotees will ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. India is gearing up for the annual “Durga Puja’ festival that celebrates the Hindu Goddess Durga, worshipped by her devotees as ...

In Hinduism, Goddess Durga is revered as the ultimate protector, the warrior mother, and the embodiment of Shakti – the pure, creative energy of the universe. She represents balance, justice, ...

(RNS) — Monday (Sept. 22) marks the start of Navaratri, a vibrant, nine-night Hindu festival dedicated to the Divine Feminine in all her forms. Hindus will dedicate rituals to the goddess Durga — the ...

In the Indian spiritual tradition, the divine feminine is not only worshipped but also embodied, invoked, and celebrated through rituals, stories, and even names. Maa Durga is the symbol of power, ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Leaning on his 10-armed creation, Govind Nath is ready to breathe life into the Hindu goddess Durga, a beloved deity who will be revered by tens of thousands of worshippers during the ...