Kanjak Pooja, also known as Kanya Pooja, is a beautiful and sacred tradition celebrated on the eighth (Ashtami) or ninth (Navami) day of Navratri. It is a heartfelt way of honoring young girls (kanjaks) as living embodiments of Goddess Durga’s divine energy. This ritual holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, symbolizing gratitude towards the feminine […]

As Chaitra Navratri approaches, it’s time to prepare for this auspicious nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Following the proper Navratri Vrat Rules is essential for spiritual growth and physical well-being during this seasonal transition.  Our online grocery delivery app, Milkbasket, makes your festival preparations easier with convenient grocery delivery right to your doorstep. You […]

We’re off to a great start to this Chaitra Navratri 2025, and today we’ll be talking about the goddess with a crescent moon on her head. Yes, day three of this auspicious festival is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the embodiment of peace and strength. In this blog, we’ll be sharing what Chaitra Navratri bhog to […]

Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April), it holds immense significance for devotees who observe fasting, prayers, and rituals to seek the blessings of the divine mother. The festival culminates on Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord […]

Navratri, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm not just in India, but across the world by Hindu communities. What makes Navratri unique is that it’s observed twice a year—once during Chaitra Navratri and again during Sharad or Shardiya Navratri, both dedicated to the goddess Durga. Each celebration […]