navratri 2023

Bhubaneswar: The fifth day of Navratri is marked by a deep and unique reverence for goddess Skandamata. Her name encapsulates her essence - "Skanda," an epithet for Lord Kartikeya, and "Mata," meaning mother. She is celebrated as the divine…

Bhubaneswar: Navratri, a 9-night festival, is here, and followers of Maa Durga, also referred to as Adi Shakti, are getting ready to celebrate it with grandeur. Hindus observe four Navratris annually, but two of them stand out in terms of…