Navratri 2026 Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta puja, significance, rituals and prasad recipe
Navratri Day 3 falls on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga. The colour traditionally followed for the third day of Sharad Navratri 2026 is Red, a vibrant shade associated with strength, energy and devotion. Maa Chandraghanta represents courage combined with inner peace. Her form is […]
Navratri 2026 Day 1: Maa Shailputri puja, rituals, significance and prasad recipe
Navratri Day 1 in 2026 falls on Sunday, October 11, beginning the nine-day Sharad Navratri celebration. The first day is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the first form of Navadurga, and is traditionally associated with Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana, marking the ceremonial beginning of Navratri. The widely followed colour for Day 1 in 2026 is Orange. […]
What are the 9 colours of Navratri 2026? Day-wise colours, dates and meaning
Navratri is one of India’s most colourful festivals, bringing together devotion, celebration, traditional clothing, jewellery, garba, dandiya and festive gatherings. One of the most popular Navratri traditions is wearing a different colour on each of the nine days, with every colour associated with a form of Goddess Durga and a particular quality or mood. In […]
Lesson 3: Which candle wax is right for you? Soy, paraffin, beeswax, gel wax and more explained
Learn which candle wax is best for jar, pillar, mould, diya, decorative and gel candles in this beginner-friendly candle wax guide. Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making CourseLesson: 3 of 30Skill level: BeginnerCourse progress: 3/30 lessons publishedCompletion: 10% Choosing the right wax is one of the first important decisions in candle making. Different waxes melt, […]
Lesson 2: Essential candle making supplies for beginners
Learn the essential candle making supplies beginners need, from wax and wicks to moulds, fragrance, colours, thermometers and safety tools. Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making CourseLesson: 2 of 30Skill level: Beginner Candle making becomes much easier when you understand what each material does before you start buying supplies. Beginners often purchase too many waxes, […]
Lesson 1: What is candle making? A beginner’s guide to handmade candles
Learn what candle making is, why handmade candles are popular, what beginners need to know, and how to start safely with STM Creator Academy. Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making CourseLesson: 1 of 30Skill level: Beginner What is candle making? Candle making is the creative process of turning wax, wick, colour, fragrance and decoration into […]
Candle Making Course for Beginners
Welcome to STM Creator Academy’s Candle Making Course, a free step-by-step course created for beginners who want to learn candle making with confidence. Whether you want to make candles as a relaxing hobby, create handmade gifts, prepare festive candles for Diwali, or start a small home-based candle business, this course will guide you through the […]
Lesson 40: How to build your personal brand as a mandala artist
Learn how to build your personal brand as a mandala artist with style, story, content, trust, products, audience and artist identity. Course: Mandala Art Academy Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income Lesson 40 of 40 Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Practice time: 45 to 60 minutes Welcome to Lesson 40 Welcome to the final […]
Lesson 39: How to start a mandala art business from home
Learn how to start a mandala art business from home with product ideas, pricing, photos, packaging, Instagram promotion and order tracking. Course: Mandala Art Academy Module 6: Turn Your Hobby Into Income Lesson 39 of 40 Skill level: Beginner to intermediate Practice time: 45 to 60 minutes Welcome to Lesson 39 Welcome back to the […]






















































































