Mars in Ashlesha, Gandanta and the Mars–Ketu Conjunction: 17 Oct 2026 – 20 Nov 2026 Personal guidance and mundane indications Why this transit matters From 17 October to 20 November 2026, Mars moves through one of the most sensitive stretches of the zodiac. It begins in Ashlesha nakshatra, crosses the Cancer–Leo gandanta, and [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–19 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 20 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Vijayadashami - Dussehra: The Victory Within 1. What Is Vijayadashami? After nine nights of worship comes the tenth day, Vijayadashami, "the tenth day of victory", also called Dussehra or Dasara. It celebrates [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 9 - Maa Siddhidatri: The Giver of Fulfilment 1. Who Is Maa Siddhidatri? On the ninth day, Maha Navami, we worship Maa Siddhidatri, the giver of siddhis, spiritual attainments and fulfilment. [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–21 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 8 - Maa Mahagauri: Purity and Clarity 1. Who Is Maa Mahagauri? On the eighth day, Durga Ashtami, we worship Maa Mahagauri, the Mother radiant and white. The tradition tells that [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 7 - Maa Kalaratri: The Light That Conquers Darkness 1. Who Is Maa Kalaratri? On the seventh day we worship Maa Kalaratri, the darkest and most fearsome of the nine [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026: - Day 6 – Maa Katayani - The Strength of Dharma 1. Who Is Maa Katyayani? On the sixth day we worship Maa Katyayani. The tradition tells that the sage Katyayana performed [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 5 - Maa Skandamata: The Mother as First Teacher 1. Who Is Maa Skandamata? On the fifth day we worship Maa Skandamata, the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya, Murugan), commander of [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 4 - Maa Kushmanda: The Creative Light Within 1. Who Is Maa Kushmanda? On the fourth day we worship Maa Kushmanda, the Mother who, the tradition says, brought the universe [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 2 — Maa Brahmacharini: The Fire of Tapas The first day of Navaratri asked us to become steady. On the second day, the Divine Mother asks something more demanding: Can we [...]
NAVARATRI 2026 - Nine Nights for Nine Inner Transformations Sharad Navaratri 2026 (11–20 October 2026) and Vijayadashami 21 October 2026 Navaratri 2026 · Day 1 - Maa Shailaputri: The Steady Mountain Within 1. Who Is Maa Shailaputri? Navaratri opens with Maa Shailaputri, “the daughter of the mountain” (shaila: mountain, putri: daughter). She is the daughter [...]
