Navarathri Celebrations - Sun, Oct 11 - 19, 2026
Welcome the Festival Season
As we enter the Fall season, we begin our Festival celebrations with the Flagship Event for our Temple, mainly the Nine Days festival of Navrathri observed in honor of goddess Durga, an aspect of Adi Parashakti, the supreme goddess and our Primary Deity.
This year the Navrathri festival begins on Sun, Oct 11, 2026 and concludes on Mon, Oct 19, 2026.
As in the years past, our plans for the festival this year includes:
Keeping the Temple OPEN on all the 9 days (5:30 - 7:30 PM) with chanting sessions starting at 6 PM (in-person only, no ZOOM broadcast)
Golu (a festive display of dolls and figurines) at the Temple premises.
Durga Puja will be celebrated on Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (5:30 PM)
Navarathri – Celebrating the Divine Mother 🌺
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Sadhike,
Sharanye Tryambike Gauri, Narayani Namostute.
“O Divine Mother, You are the source of all auspiciousness and the fulfiller of all our aspirations. You are our refuge, the three-eyed Gauri, and the Divine Narayani. We offer our humble salutations to You.”
Navarathri, meaning “nine nights,” celebrates Shakti, the Divine Feminine energy. Each day honors one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga. Together, these forms represent a spiritual journey from strength and devotion to courage, compassion, purity, wisdom, and spiritual fulfillment.
Day 1 – Shailaputri 🌸
The Daughter of the Mountain
Shailaputri represents strength, stability, purity, and devotion. She reminds us to remain grounded in our values and establish a strong foundation for our spiritual journey.
Day 2 – Brahmacharini 🌸
The Goddess of Devotion and Penance
Brahmacharini symbolizes discipline, determination, patience, and devotion. She teaches us that sincere effort and perseverance help us overcome difficulties and grow spiritually.
Day 3 – Chandraghanta 🌸
The Goddess of Courage and Protection
Chandraghanta represents courage, peace, and protection. She inspires us to face challenges fearlessly while maintaining inner calm and balance.
Day 4 – Kushmanda 🌸
The Cosmic Creator
Kushmanda represents creative energy, vitality, prosperity, and abundance. She reminds us of the divine energy that brings life and sustains the universe.
Day 5 – Skandamata 🌸
The Mother of Skanda
Skandamata embodies motherly love, compassion, nurturing, and protection. She reminds us of the selfless love that cares for, guides, and protects others.
Day 6 – Katyayani 🌸
The Warrior Goddess
Katyayani represents strength, courage, determination, and the victory of righteousness over evil. She inspires us to stand firm in the face of challenges and overcome obstacles.
Day 7 – Kalaratri 🌸
The Goddess Who Dispels Darkness
Kalaratri is the fierce form of Devi who destroys fear, ignorance, and negativity. She reminds us to confront our fears and move from darkness toward light.
Day 8 – Mahagauri 🌸
The Goddess of Purity and Serenity
Mahagauri represents purity, peace, grace, and spiritual transformation. She reminds us that devotion and self-reflection can bring clarity and inner peace.
Day 9 – Siddhidatri 🌸
The Bestower of Divine Wisdom and Blessings
Siddhidatri represents wisdom, spiritual fulfillment, and divine grace. She symbolizes the culmination of the spiritual journey and the blessings that come through devotion and surrender.
Navarathri reminds us that the Divine Mother is present in many forms—giving us the strength to overcome challenges, the compassion to care for others, and the wisdom to seek peace and spiritual fulfillment
