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  A Candid Glimpse: Love on the Platform #travelphotography While on assignment in Madhya Pradesh, a chance encounter at a train station piqued my interest. A young couple, their expressions hinting at a bittersweet goodbye, stood on the platform. Intrigued by the unspoken emotions in their body language, I reached for my camera and…

  A bittersweet farewell: Durga Puja Immersion and the Environmental Cost Every year, Durga Puja culminates in a visually stunning yet emotionally charged event – the immersion of the Maa Durga idols. This Sunday, I found myself drawn to Bada Talab, hoping to capture the essence of this closing ritual. While the morning offered…

  Sindoor Khela: A Celebration of Sisterhood and Blessings #DurgaPuja #SindoorKhela Sindoor Khela, literally meaning “vermillion play,” is a vibrant ritual that marks the joyous culmination of Durga Puja festivities for Bengali women. It’s a beautiful display of sisterhood and blessings, taking place on the tenth day of Durga Puja, also known as Vijayadashami.…

  Celebrating Maa Siddhidatri: The Giver of Divine Gifts #Navratri #MaaSiddhidatri As we reach the ninth day of Navratri, our hearts turn towards Maa Siddhidatri, the embodiment of accomplishment and divine power. She’s the ninth form of Durga, the ever-powerful Goddess, and is believed to bestow all kinds of “Siddhis” (spiritual attainments) upon her…

  The Divine Light Within: Celebrating Durga Ashtami and Kumari Puja #DurgaPuja #KumariPuja The eighth day of Navratri, also known as Durga Ashtami, holds immense significance. It’s believed that during this powerful transition, Goddess Durga vanquished the demon Mahishasura. To mark this victory, special prayers and rituals are performed. One such beautiful tradition is…

  Celebrating the Power and Protection of Maa Kaalratri on the 7th Day of Navratri #Navratri #MaaKaalratri The seventh day of Navratri brings us face-to-face with the fierce and protective form of Maa Durga – Maa Kaalratri. Dressed in the vibrant hue of royal blue, devotees honor her immense power to destroy ignorance, negativity,…

  Embracing Strength and Harmony: Celebrating the 6th Day of Navratri with Maa Katyayani #Navratri #MaaKatyayani The vibrant tapestry of Navratri unfolds, and on the sixth day, we encounter the formidable Maa Katyayani. As the sixth form of the mighty Durga, she embodies the fiercest aspect of the Divine Mother. A Warrior Goddess, a…

  Celebrating Motherhood, Compassion, and Strength: Skandmata Puja on the 5th Day of Navratri #Navratri #Skandmata As we journey through the nine sacred days of Navratri, the fifth day holds a special significance. It’s a day dedicated to worshipping Skandmata, the fifth manifestation of the powerful Goddess Durga. Skandmata embodies the essence of motherhood,…

  Celebrating the Radiant Glow of Maa Kushmanda: A Guide to the Fourth Day of Navratri #Navratri #MaaKushmanda The fourth day of Navratri holds a special significance as it’s dedicated to the worship of Goddess Kushmanda, the embodiment of cosmic energy and the fourth incarnation of Maa Durga. The Benevolent Creator Believed to have…

  Celebrating Inner Strength and Peace: Welcoming Maa Chandraghanta on Day 3 of Navratri #MaaChandraghanta #Navratri Today marks the third day of Shardiya Navratri, a time to celebrate the divine feminine through the nine forms of Maa Durga. On this auspicious occasion, we welcome Maa Chandraghanta, a powerful and benevolent embodiment of strength and…