(RNS) — As the nine-day festival of Sharada Navaratri comes to an end Tuesday (Oct. 24), Hindus will mark the holiday Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, with devotions and celebrations dedicated ...

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A many-armed idol of a Hindu goddess presided at the front of a high school gym in Sterling on Saturday. A crowd of people gathered around it, their hands pressed together as they repeated a Sanskrit ...

India, Sept. 28 -- Durga is the personification of the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Durga is divine feminine power (Shakti), strength, and protection. She is a fierce warrior who combats ...

The divine power of Goddess Durga reaches its peak intensity on Shukla Ashtami, February 5, 2025, providing a perfect opportunity for devotees to receive her blessings. Ancient traditions consider ...