What is the colour of Navratri Day 8 and what does it signify?

Purple is the colour associated with the eighth day of Sharad Navratri in 2026. It symbolises inner strength, nobility, grandeur, and elegance and is believed to bring positive change, peace, spiritual awareness, clarity of mind and renewed purpose. On this day, devotees worship Maa Mahagauri and offer prayers, flowers, fruits, sweets and coconut.
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10:57 am Sunday, 18 October 2026

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100 men keep standing for 9 days in Maha to follow a 350-yr-old Navratri tradition

Around 100 men in Maharashtra's Pande village observe a 350-year-old Navratri tradition called Ubhyachi Navratra, in which devotees remain standing for nine days and nights. At the Kalbhairavnath temple, participants rest by leaning against specially hung hammocks called chauphala, keeping one foot on the ground. The vow is taken to fulfil wishes or thank the village deity, Lord Kalbhairavnath.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
11:30 am Sunday, 18 October 2026

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What should women with PCOD keep in mind while choosing insurance before planning a family?

Women with PCOD who are planning to start a family and buy health insurance must ensure that the insurance covers consultations and diagnostics over the years while accounting for pregnancy-linked costs. OPD consultations, unlimited gynaecology teleconsultations and diagnostic credits can make the policy more useful. Women must also weigh the policy's terms against their age-linked needs.
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News By: Ashley Paul
12:22 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Assam govt employee creates Goddess Durga idol with 50,000 safety pins

A unique seven-foot-tall idol of Goddess Durga made with 50,000 safety pins has become viral attraction at Rashmi Sangha pandal in Panchmore of Assam's Dhubri. It has been sculpted by Sanjib Basak, an employee of Assam government's Disaster Management Department. He spent roughly 100 days assembling the idol and is known for making idols with unconventional everyday objects during Navratri.
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News By: Garima Garg
12:53 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Union Minister Kishan Reddy unveils record 72-ft Bathukamma in T'gana

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy unveiled a record 72-foot-tall Bathukamma during celebrations in Hyderabad on Saturday. Reddy described Bathukamma as a symbol of Telangana's cultural heritage, highlighting its connection with nature and historical association with resistance against Nizam during the Telangana armed struggle. Bathukamma is a nine-day festival celebrated simultaneously with Navratri.
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News By: Ishaan Mukherjee
01:43 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Maa Durga idol adorned with ₹9.99 lakh worth of currency notes in Hyderabad

A Maa Durga idol was adorned with currency notes worth ₹9.99 lakh during Navratri in Hyderabad, Telangana. Visuals showed the idol adorned with ₹100, ₹200 and ₹500 currency notes. "We celebrate Navratri over nine days, worshipping the Goddess in different forms. We have been maintaining this tradition for 19 years to keep our culture alive," organiser Sampath Pandala said.
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News By: Jayant Singh
03:00 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Humans will be the 'cow of the future', warns author Yuval Noah Harari

Historian and author Yuval Noah Harari warned that humans could become like cows in the next 10 to 20 years as AI takes control of increasingly complex financial systems. "We're the cows of the future," he said, cautioning that AI could develop financial instruments beyond human understanding, potentially leaving people unable to comprehend or regulate systems that affect their lives.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:19 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Why is a boy worshipped alongside nine girls during Kanya Pujan?

Kanya Pujan is performed on Ashtami, eighth day of Navratri, or on Navami, ninth day. During the ritual, nine young girls are worshipped as representations of nine forms of Goddess Durga. A young boy, often called 'Langoor', is also worshipped and is believed to be a form of 'Bhairav Baba,' a guardian and devotee of the Goddess, Times Now reported.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
03:30 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Kanya Pujan held at 151 locations in Ujjain North; 31,000 girls participate

A record was set in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain North Assembly constituency on Saturday, with over 31,000 girls ceremonially worshipped at 151 locations during the Navratri 'Kanya Pujan Mahotsav'. The event was organised under the aegis of the Lokmanya Tilak Ganesh Utsav Maha Aayojan Samiti. The committee's convener said around 5,000 workers helped make the large-scale event a success.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:00 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Pics of cockroach-themed pandal in Bihar's Katihar go viral

A Durga Puja pandal in Bihar's Katihar has been decorated with giant cockroaches made of thermocol and spider web-like structures. The pandal, set up by Vinodpur Puja Samiti, has attracted visitors taking pictures and selfies. Organisers said that the theme was chosen purely for entertainment, especially for children, and has no political connection.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:25 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Video shows Muslim artisans making 105-foot-tall Ravana effigy

A team of around 20 Muslim artisans from Mathura is building a 105-foot-tall Ravana effigy for Dussehra celebrations in Jaipur. Artisan Chand Babu said his family has continued the tradition for five generations. A video showed artisans assembling and making the effigy using bamboo, twine, flour paste and coloured paper, highlighting cross-community participation in the festival.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
05:00 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Video shows Vicky Kaushal adding Garba twist to ‘Tauba Tauba’

Vicky Kaushal performed at Reliance's Jamnagar Navratri celebrations on Saturday, the seventh day of the festival. A video of the actor dancing to his hit song 'Tauba Tauba' with a Garba twist has gone viral on social media. Vicky wore black pants and a traditional jacket for the performance, bringing his signature dance moves to the festive stage.
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News By: Jessica Rajan
06:00 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Woman grows barley on her body during Navratri after seeing Goddess in dream

A woman named Janaki Devi in Jhansi has grown barley sprouts on her body at Gauraiya Mata Temple in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh as part of a Navratri ritual. Janaki, who hails from Bukhara village, said she took the vow after seeing the Goddess in a dream. Crowds of devotees have gathered at the temple to witness her observance.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
06:32 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Trump issues 'close your borders before it's too late' warning amid France protests

Amid violent protests over the rising cost of living and declining public services in France, US President Donald Trump blamed immigration for the unrest. He said, "France is burning! The immigration of people from...an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once-great country." "Close your Borders and take control before it's too late!" Trump warned.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
06:54 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Why Odisha’s Dandu Maa Temple opens for just 11 days in a year?

The Dandu Maa Temple in Odisha’s Gajapati district opens its doors to devotees for only 11 days a year. Its doors open on the first day of Navratri, when special rituals are performed, and close after midnight on Vijayadashami. The temple then reopens for one additional day on the second Tuesday after Dussehra. The practice is rooted in local traditions.
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News By: Jayant Singh
07:00 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Ukraine launches one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia this year; fires 1,000 drones

Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year on Russia, sending hundreds of drones toward targets in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and striking a major oil terminal again. Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed it shot down 1,015 drones across Moscow and other western regions. The attack comes amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington over strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
07:42 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Why are 108 lamps and lotus flowers offered during Sandhi Puja?

Goddess Durga is worshipped through 108 names that reflect her many forms and lighting 108 lamps during Sandhi Puja, performed at juncture of eighth and ninth day of Durga Puja, can be understood as an expression of reverence. The lotus is revered in Hinduism and offering 108 lotus flowers to Goddess Durga expresses devotion and reverence for the Goddess.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
07:39 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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3 men open fire at Tiger Shroff in Mumbai

Actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly targeted in a firing incident in Mumbai’s Juhu after three unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire, reported News18. Mumbai Police said that the actor was safe and had not sustained any gunshot injuries. Shroff’s driver and an autorickshaw driver were reportedly injured in the incident.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:13 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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Bishnoi gang claims responsibility for firing at Tiger Shroff, warns those working with Salman

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for firing at actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu, NDTV reported. In an audio message, a man claiming to represent the gang alleged that Shroff was targeted for ignoring repeated warnings and working with Salman Khan. The gang also threatened to kill others in the film industry working with Salman.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:32 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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How was Tiger Shroff targeted by gunmen?

After three men fired at Tiger Shroff, Mumbai Police said that three to four rounds were fired at the actor's car while he was leaving a ground in his vehicle. "A large crowd had gathered to see him. The rounds were fired at his car from within the crowd. Tiger Shroff was not hit by any bullets," police said.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
08:31 pm Sunday, 18 October 2026

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