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 1. Who Is Maa Katyayani? On the sixth day we worship Maa Katyayani. The tradition tells that the sage Katyayana performed long tapas wishing for the [...]
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 3 - Maa Chandraghanta: Courage with Grace 1. Who Is Maa Chandraghanta? On the third day we worship Maa Chandraghanta, the Mother who wears a half-moon shaped like a bell (ghanta) [...]
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 [...]
During Navaratri, the Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine different forms, each representing a unique aspect of the divine feminine energy, known as Navadurga. Each day of the festival is dedicated to one of these forms, symbolizing her various powers, qualities, and blessings. Here's an overview of each form and its significance: Major [...]
On third day of Navratri "Chandraghanta "the third manifestation of Devi Durga is worshipped. Since She has a Chandra or half moon, in the shape of a Ghanta (bell), on Her forehead, She is addressed as Chandraghanta. A symbol of peace, serenity and prosperity, Maa Chandraghanta has three eyes and ten hands holding ten [...]
Navaratri Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. After revering Devi Shailaputri on the first day, the devotees gear up to worship the second form of Goddess Durga – Maa Brahmacharini. She is worshipped on the second day of Navratri festival. Brahmacharini stands for a devoted female student who only desired to marry Lord [...]
