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Candle Making Course Lesson 5: Candle colours and dyes explained for beginners
Colour can completely change the personality of a candle. A soft ivory candle can feel calm and minimal, pastel shades can create a delicate decorative look, while rich red, green, blue or gold-toned candles can instantly feel festive. But colouring candle wax is not the same as colouring paper, resin or soap. A colourant that […]
Garba vs Dandiya: What is the difference, why are they performed during Navratri and what do the traditions mean?
Navratri evenings across India and Indian communities around the world are filled with colourful clothes, music, clapping, circular dance formations and the rhythmic sound of decorated sticks striking each other. Two names are heard again and again during these celebrations: Garba and Dandiya. They are often mentioned together and are frequently performed at the same […]
Navratri 2026 Day 5: Maa Skandamata puja, significance, banana prasad and the deeper meaning behind the rituals
Navratri Day 5 falls on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Navadurga. The widely followed colour for Day 5 of Sharad Navratri 2026 is Yellow, while bananas are traditionally offered as bhog to Maa Skandamata. The fifth day has a particularly tender significance because Maa Skandamata represents […]
Candle Making Course Lesson 4: How to choose the right wick for your candle
Choosing the right wick is one of the most important parts of candle making. You can use good wax, a beautiful container and a lovely fragrance, but if the wick is too small or too large, the candle may tunnel, smoke, burn unevenly or become unsafe. In Lesson 4 of the STM Creator Academy Candle […]
Why is Bathukamma celebrated? Meaning, flowers, songs and why women celebrate it with such joy
Bathukamma is one of Telangana’s most colourful and distinctive festivals, transforming homes, streets and community spaces into gatherings filled with seasonal flowers, traditional songs, colourful sarees, jewellery and celebration. Unlike many festivals centred mainly around a temple or household puja, Bathukamma is especially associated with women coming together as a community. They arrange flowers into […]
Navratri 2026 Day 4: Maa Kushmanda puja, significance, rituals and Malpua prasad recipe
Navratri Day 4 falls on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Goddess Durga. The colour traditionally followed for Day 4 of Sharad Navratri 2026 is Royal Blue, while Malpua is among the traditional bhog offerings associated with Maa Kushmanda. Maa Kushmanda is associated with light, energy, creation […]
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 […]






















































































