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Maa Durga surrounded by nine symbolic forms during Sharad Navratri 2026, representing devotion, spiritual discipline and the victory of dharma.

Sharad Navratri 2026: The Deeper Meaning of the Nine Nights of Maa Durga

Sharad Navratri is more than nine days of fasting, colours and rituals. Explore the symbolism of the Navadurga, the spiritual progression of the nine nights, and how the victory of Maa Durga offers a framework for understanding inner transformation.

10 Oct 2026 · 10 min read

Mahalaya 2026 with Maa Durga, a glowing dawn over the Ganges, ancestral tarpan and the beginning of Durga Puja

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Mahalaya 2026: The Call of the Ancestors and the Arrival of Maa Durga

For Bengalis, Mahalaya is more than a date on the calendar. It is the dawn when ancestral remembrance meets the anticipation of Maa Durga's arrival. Discover the traditions, symbolism and spiritual meaning of this sacred transition.

9 Oct 2026 · 10 min read