Special Days During Navaratri

Lalita Panchami - October 4, 2008

This is the fifth day of Navaratri and it is generally dedicated to Sri Lalita Devi, as the number five is often associated with Her, since She manifests in the form of the pancha maha bhutas (five great elements). These five elements - earth, water, air, fire, and space - are the very form of Divine Mother. This is a very auspicious day for worshipping Sri Lalita Devi.

Saptami -October 6, 2008

This is the seventh day of Navaratri, and it is very powerful for Sri Saraswati Devi’s blessings. If possible, it is excellent to make different kinds of white offerings to Sri Saraswati Devi on this day. For example, one could offer cow’s milk, raw white rice, white flower petals, white sandalwood paste, pudding made with milk and rice, or pearls. These offerings can be made to a murti of Saraswati Devi, or they can be made to one’s Sri Chakra. If possible, one can offer ghee lamps while making the offerings, and also offer arati using seven wicks. Learn more about worshipping Saraswati on Saptami day.

Durgashtami - October 7, 2008

This is the eighth day of Navaratri, and it is dedicated to Sri Durga Devi. When worshipped, She comes and stands guard over Her devotee with Her powerful trident. This day is extremely powerful for destroying negative tendencies, and it is the most auspicious day of Navaratri. Learn more about worshipping Durga on Durgashtami.

Vijayadasami - October 9, 2008

Vijayadasami is the Day of Spiritual Victory, and it is the most auspicious day of the lunar calendar. It was on this day that Ammamma (Amma’s mother) received her blessed vision of Sri Chamundeswari Devi, and saw divine light entering her body. Exactly one year later, our beloved Amma took birth on this Earth for the sake of all beings. This year, Vijayadasami, as well as Amma's birthday, can be celebrated on October  9.

This most auspicious day celebrates the occasion of Divine Mother’s victory over all forces of evil. It is dedicated to Sri Chamundeswari Devi, or our Supreme Mother Sri Lalitambika Devi. On this day, Sri Devi’s full cosmic radiance descends upon the Earth, drenching all beings with Her supreme motherly love and compassion.

To learn more about specific practices that can be performed during Navaratri, please visit the Navaratri Practices page.

 

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

May All Beings Be Happy

Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi

May All Be in Peace