The nine forms of the goddess are known as ‘Nav Durga’.The festival, widely observed across north Indian states, falls twice a year as per Hindu calendar in the months of Asadh and Magh.

On the first day, people pray to Maa Shailputri, one of the navdurgas. After self-immolation as Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. She rides the bull ...

The Hindu New Year, known as Nav Varsh, will begin on March 30 ... festival is dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga and marks the start of the Hindu New Year in many ...