1. Sama Rice or Swaang ke Chawal You can make the same dishes with Sama rice or Swaang ke Chawal that regular rice like a wholesome pulao or a sinful kheer. It is not a grain, but is considered as a seed. Grains are not allowed during these Navratri fasts. You can make Sama ki Kheer, Sama ki… Read More: Navratri 2017: What Vegetables to Eat and What to Avoid… »
Goddess Skandamata is four-armed and rides a lion-like Goddess Durga.Goddess Skandamata awards salvation, power, prosperity, and treasures to her devotees. She also provides wisdom to her devotees who worship her. She carries a lotus in one of her hand, a water-bearer or a bell in another, one of her hands is always depicted in a blessing… Read More: Day 5 of Durga Puja – Goddess Skandamata »
According to Hindu scriptures, the universe was a dark space and it was Goddess Kushmanda who produced the Cosmic Egg with her smile.Like other manifestations of Durga, Kushmanda has multiple limbs (usually eight or 10), in which she holds weapons, glitter, a rosary, and other holy objects. The glitter is particularly significant because it represents… Read More: Day 4 of Durga Puja – Goddess Kushmanda »