Navaratri 2025 will be celebrated from September 22 to October 1, with Vijayadashami on October 2. Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, Navaratri is one of the most auspicious festivals in India. Every day of Navaratri is marked by a specific goddess, symbolic color, unique alankaram, meaningful pooja, and prasadam offered to devotees. The prasadam, considered as the blessings of the goddess, plays a vital role in connecting faith with food. Be

The state of Ohio is once again at the center of a debate over religion and government after an online petition was launched to remove its official motto, “With God, all things are possible.” The phrase, drawn directly from the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew 19:26, has been a fixture of Ohio identity since 1959 but has faced challenges over the years from those who believe it promotes a specific religion in violation of the principle of separation of church and state. T

  Pitru Paksha is one of the most sacred observances in the Hindu calendar, dedicated to remembering ancestors and seeking their blessings. In 2025, Pitru Paksha will begin on September 7 and conclude on September 21, starting with Bhadrapada Purnima and ending with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya. This sixteen-day period holds immense spiritual importance because it is believed that ancestors descend to the earthly realm during this time. By performing Sh