Navratri

The vibrant nine-day festival of Navratri has begun, with devotees immersing themselves in prayer, fasting, and spiritual reflection. To help you spread the festive cheer and celebrate this auspicious occasion, here is a curated list of heartfelt wishes, messages and greetings.

Banks in Agartala and Kolkata will be closed today, October 6, for Laxmi Puja. There are multiple bank holidays this week, due to regional celebrations and RBI mandates. October 2025 has 21 official bank holidays.

Banks across multiple cities in India will have holidays next week due to festivals and celebrations such as Laxmi Puja and Karva Chauth. October 2025 officially has 25 bank holidays, including weekly offs.

This week, various parts of India will observe bank holidays for Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti. October 2025 will feature 21 official bank holidays, including religious festivities and weekend leaves.

This week, various parts of India will observe bank holidays for Durga Puja, Navratri, and Gandhi Jayanti. October 2025 will feature 21 official bank holidays, including religious festivities and weekend leaves.

Maha Navami represents the victory of good over evil, the culmination of devotion, and the blessings of the goddess for strength, wisdom, and prosperity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Durga Puja Pandal set up at the Kali Mandir by the CR Park Durga Pooja Cooperative Society.

Google Gemini Nano Banana tool is helping users create festive greetings for Maha Ashtami 2025. As digital celebrations grow, here are seven simple prompts to generate Navratri and Kanya Pujan art wishes and stickers for WhatsApp and social media.

Maa Siddhidatri is the ninth and final form of Goddess Durga, worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri. Her name is derived from two words: ‘Siddhi,’ meaning supernatural powers or spiritual blessings, and ‘Datri,’ meaning giver.

Kajol and Jaya Bachchan played daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, respectively, in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Off-screen, they share a cordial relationship.