Vijaydashami (Dussehra) – The day of victory

Today, the festival of Vijaydashami (Dussehra) is being celebrated everywhere in the country. Everywhere the idols of Ravana are being burnt. Ravana i…

The importance of fasting during Navratri

Navratri is that time of the year that is rich with colors, tradition, songs and dance. It is also a very sacred time, especially for a spiritual seek…

Navratri – Nine nights of celebrating the Mother Divine

This article written by Bhanumathi Narasimhan, sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Navratri is a colorful festival which brings richness in cre…

True meaning behind Navratri Stories – Shumbha and Nishumbha & Durga and Raktabeejasura

The Story of Shumbha and Nishumba There were 2 demons - Shumbha and Nishumbha. As they became very powerful, they started committing atrocities on …

Navratri – The Nine Nights of Newness

The nine nights of Navratri are here again and they are very precious. They are enriched with subtle energy. During these days, the nine forms of Devi…

Navratri is the celebration of the spirit

The word 'Navratri' means nine nights in Sanskrit. 'Nava' has two meanings; one is 'nine' and the other is 'new'. "Ratri" means night - which gives so…

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s message after Chandi Homa

Two things make you dance in your life One is your desire, another is love. Your desires keeps you on your toes, makes you dance all your life.  A de…

What is Devi Tattva?

There are 36 elements present in us. First is the Earth element, second Water, Fire, Air, Ether and you go on like that and the last one, the most refi…

Significance of Devi Kavacham (Navratri Special Chant)

Significance of Devi Kavacham  The Devi Kavacham is the different names of the Devi taken to different parts of the body. It’s almost like Yoga Nidra …

Significance of Navratri Homas

‘Nava’ means ‘nine’ and ‘ratri’ is made up of ‘ra’ which also means ‘night’ and ‘tri’ meaning the three aspects of our life – body, mind and soul. Th…