Mumbai Getaway Travel Guide: Ancient Syambhu Mahalakshmi Temple, Dahanu

If you’re like me, then you are probably looking for which Devi Maa Durga Temples you can go to this Navratri! And if by any chance, you are also based out of Mumbai, then this blog post is tailor made for you! Where is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Dahanu situated? The Mahalakshmi temple in Dahanu, I am going to talk about here, is only about 90 kms. From Borivli and is…

The Goddess Of Power: Jeen Mata Temple, Sikar, Rajasthan

India is a land where women have been revered as the embodiment of ultimate strength, Goddess Shakti since times immemorial. Her innate wisdom, intuitive knowledge, distinctive sixth sense, the courage to speak her truth and honor her experiences are just some of the many treasures gifted to her by the cosmos bestowing a divinity that is not only sacred but when appl…

Celebrating Shakti: The Living Goddess This Navratri!

It’s that time of the year again. Navratri, the annual festival celebrating the nine avatars of the Goddess Shakti, is upon us. The deities of Ma Durga are out of the temple altars to be seated in the forefront, decorated with red flowers and colourful chunris and offered daily prayers in the morning and evening. People are fasting for the nine days to appease the G…

Durga Puja Pandal and Temple At RamKrishna Math and Mission, Khar, Mumbai

Navratri Special: She's A Woman!

[Photography by Saumy Nagayach from Saumy's Bag ] She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the Universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings. ― Ariana Dancu. ------------------------------ **** ------------------------------  The annual nine night festival of Navratri is upon us…