Navratri 2018
Updated: Apr 14, 2018 09:32 AM About | Dates | Shardiya Navratri | Chaitra Navratri
Upcoming Event: Mata Shailputri: 09 October 2018
नवरात्रि (Navratri), नवदुर्गा (Navadurga) is nine days festivity, all nine days are dedicated to nine forms of Goddess Aadi Shakti with governing planet. Navratri is celebrated two times in a year which is known as Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri.
Mata Shailputri - माता शैलपुत्री
09 October, 2018About
She is also known as Hemavati and Parvati.
She is also known as Hemavati and Parvati.
Rides (सवारी): Bull(वृष) and because of that she is also known as Vrisharudha (वृषारूढ़ा)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Two Hands: She carries Trishul in the right hand and the lotus flower in the left hand.
Two Hands: She carries Trishul in the right hand and the lotus flower in the left hand.
Expression (मुद्रा): She has pleasant smile and blissful looks.
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Moon (चंद्रमा) - The provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Shailputri and any bad effect of the Moon can be overcome by worshipping this form of Adi Shakti.
Mata Brahmacharinid - माता ब्रह्मचारिणी
10 October, 2018About
She spent 1000 years on the diet of flowers and fruits and another 100 years on the diet on leafy vegetables while sleeping on the floor. She was on diet of Bilva leaves for 3000 years while She prayed to Lord Shankar. Later She even stopped eating Bilva leaves and continued her penance without any food and water. She was known as Aparna when She left eating Bilva leaves.
She spent 1000 years on the diet of flowers and fruits and another 100 years on the diet on leafy vegetables while sleeping on the floor. She was on diet of Bilva leaves for 3000 years while She prayed to Lord Shankar. Later She even stopped eating Bilva leaves and continued her penance without any food and water. She was known as Aparna when She left eating Bilva leaves.
Rides (सवारी): Walking on the bare feet.
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Two Hands: She carries Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left hand.
Two Hands: She carries Jap Mala in the right hand and Kamandal in the left hand.
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Mangal (मंगल) the provider of all fortunes.
Mata Chandraghanta - माता चंद्रघंटा
11 October, 2018About
She is the married form the Goddess Parvati. After getting married to Lord Shiva Goddess Mahagauri started adorning her forehead with half Chandra and due to which Goddess Parvati was known as Goddess Chandraghanta. She wears the semi-circular moon (Chandra) on her forehead. The half-moon on her forehead looks like the bell (Ghanta) and because of that she is known as Chandra-Ghanta.
She is the married form the Goddess Parvati. After getting married to Lord Shiva Goddess Mahagauri started adorning her forehead with half Chandra and due to which Goddess Parvati was known as Goddess Chandraghanta. She wears the semi-circular moon (Chandra) on her forehead. The half-moon on her forehead looks like the bell (Ghanta) and because of that she is known as Chandra-Ghanta.
Rides (सवारी): Tigress(बाघिन)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Ten Hands: She carries Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her four right hands and keeps the fifth right hand in Varada Mudra. She carries lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala in her four left hands and keeps the fifth left hand in Abhaya Mudra.
Ten Hands: She carries Trishul, Gada, Sword and Kamandal in her four right hands and keeps the fifth right hand in Varada Mudra. She carries lotus flower, Arrow, Dhanush and Japa Mala in her four left hands and keeps the fifth left hand in Abhaya Mudra.
Expression (मुद्रा): Peaceful and for welfare of her devotees.
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Shukra (शुक्र)
Mata Kushmanda - माता कूष्माण्डा
12 October, 2018About
Kushmanda is the Goddess who has the power and capability to live inside the Sun. The glow and radiance of her body is as luminous as that of the Sun. also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. She also likes Bali of white pumpkin known as Kushmanda (कुष्माण्ड).
Kushmanda is the Goddess who has the power and capability to live inside the Sun. The glow and radiance of her body is as luminous as that of the Sun. also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. She also likes Bali of white pumpkin known as Kushmanda (कुष्माण्ड).
Rides (सवारी): Loness(शेरनी)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Eight Hands: She has Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada and Kamal in the right hands and Amrit Kalash, Jap Mala, Gada and Chakra in the left hands in that order.
Eight Hands: She has Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada and Kamal in the right hands and Amrit Kalash, Jap Mala, Gada and Chakra in the left hands in that order.
Expression (मुद्रा): Just flashing little bit of her smile.
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Sun (सूर्य) - Direction and energy provider to the Sun.
Mata Skandamata - माता स्कन्दमाता
13 October, 2018About
When Goddess Parvati became the mother of Lord Skanda (also known as Lord Kartikeya), Mata Parvati was known as Goddess Skandamata. She sits on lotus flower and because of that Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana. The complexion of Goddess Skandamata is Shubhra (शुभ्र) which describes her white complexion. Devotees who worship this form of Goddess Parvati get the benefit of worshipping Lord Kartikeya.
When Goddess Parvati became the mother of Lord Skanda (also known as Lord Kartikeya), Mata Parvati was known as Goddess Skandamata. She sits on lotus flower and because of that Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana. The complexion of Goddess Skandamata is Shubhra (शुभ्र) which describes her white complexion. Devotees who worship this form of Goddess Parvati get the benefit of worshipping Lord Kartikeya.
Rides (सवारी): Ferocious Lion(उग्र शेर)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Four Hands: She carries baby Murugan in her lap. Lord Murugan is also known as Kartikeya and brother of Lord Ganesha. She carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands. She holds baby Murugan in one of her right hand and keeps the other right hand in Abhaya Mudra.
Four Hands: She carries baby Murugan in her lap. Lord Murugan is also known as Kartikeya and brother of Lord Ganesha. She carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands. She holds baby Murugan in one of her right hand and keeps the other right hand in Abhaya Mudra.
Expression (मुद्रा): Motherhood
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Budha (बुद्ध)
Mata Katyayani - माता कात्यायनी
14 October, 2018About
To destroy demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It was the most violent form of Goddess Parvati. In this form Goddess Parvati is also known as Warrior Goddess. According to religious texts Goddess Parvati was born at the home of sage Katya and due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani.
To destroy demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It was the most violent form of Goddess Parvati. In this form Goddess Parvati is also known as Warrior Goddess. According to religious texts Goddess Parvati was born at the home of sage Katya and due to which this form of Goddess Parvati is known as Katyayani.
Rides (सवारी): Magnificent Lion(शोभायमान शेर)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Four Hands: She carries lotus flower and sword in her left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras.
Four Hands: She carries lotus flower and sword in her left hands and keeps her right hands in Abhaya and Varada Mudras.
Expression (मुद्रा): Most violent form
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Brihaspati (गुरु)
Mata Kalratri - माता कालरात्रि
15 October, 2018About
When the Goddess Parvati removed outer golden skin to kill demons named Shumbha and Nishumbha, She was known as Goddess Kalaratri. Kalaratri is the fiercest and the most ferocious form of Goddess Parvati. Goddess Kalaratri complexion is dark black. Because of her Shubh or auspicious power within her ferocious form Goddess Kalaratri is also known as Goddess Shubhankari (शुभंकरी).
When the Goddess Parvati removed outer golden skin to kill demons named Shumbha and Nishumbha, She was known as Goddess Kalaratri. Kalaratri is the fiercest and the most ferocious form of Goddess Parvati. Goddess Kalaratri complexion is dark black. Because of her Shubh or auspicious power within her ferocious form Goddess Kalaratri is also known as Goddess Shubhankari (शुभंकरी).
Rides (सवारी): Donkey(गधा)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Four Hands: Her right hands are in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and She carries sword and the deadly iron hook in her left hands.
Four Hands: Her right hands are in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and She carries sword and the deadly iron hook in her left hands.
Expression (मुद्रा): Most ferocious form of Goddess Parvati
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Shani (शनि)
Mata Mahagauri - माता महागौरी
16 October, 2018About
According to Hindu mythologies, the Goddess Shailputri at the age of sixteen was extremely beautiful and was blessed with fair complexion. Due to her fair complexion Goddess Mahagauri is compared with the conch, the moon and the white flower of Kunda (कुंद). Due to her extreme fair complexion she was known as Goddess Mahagauri. She adorns white clothes only and due to that She is also known as Shwetambardhara (श्वेताम्बरधरा).
According to Hindu mythologies, the Goddess Shailputri at the age of sixteen was extremely beautiful and was blessed with fair complexion. Due to her fair complexion Goddess Mahagauri is compared with the conch, the moon and the white flower of Kunda (कुंद). Due to her extreme fair complexion she was known as Goddess Mahagauri. She adorns white clothes only and due to that She is also known as Shwetambardhara (श्वेताम्बरधरा).
Rides (सवारी): Bull(वृष)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Four Hands: She carries Trishul in one right hand and keeps the second right hand in Abhaya Mudra. She adorns Damaru in the one left hand and keeps the second left hand in Varada Mudra.
Four Hands: She carries Trishul in one right hand and keeps the second right hand in Abhaya Mudra. She adorns Damaru in the one left hand and keeps the second left hand in Varada Mudra.
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Rahu (राहू)
Mandir (मंदिर): Maa Mahagauri can be seen in a temple at Kankhal, Haridwar
Mata Siddhidatri - माता सिद्धिदात्री
17 October, 2018About
The supreme Goddess of Power, Adi-Parashakti, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva. She is the Goddess who possesses and bestows all type of Siddhis to her devotees. Even Lord Shiva got all Siddhis by grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. She is worshipped by not only humans but also by Deva, Gandharva, Asura, Yaksha and Siddha. Lord Shiva got the title of Ardha-Narishwar when Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from his left half. She sits on Kamal.
The supreme Goddess of Power, Adi-Parashakti, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva. She is the Goddess who possesses and bestows all type of Siddhis to her devotees. Even Lord Shiva got all Siddhis by grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. She is worshipped by not only humans but also by Deva, Gandharva, Asura, Yaksha and Siddha. Lord Shiva got the title of Ardha-Narishwar when Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from his left half. She sits on Kamal.
Rides (सवारी): Lion(शेर)
Hold (अत्र-शस्त्र)
Four Hands: She has Gada in the one right hand, Chakra in the other right hand, lotus flower in the one left hand and Shankh in the other left hand.
Four Hands: She has Gada in the one right hand, Chakra in the other right hand, lotus flower in the one left hand and Shankh in the other left hand.
Assigning Planet (ग्रह): Ketu (केतु)
चैत्र नवरात्रि - Chaitra Navratri
Chaitra Navratri (Vasanta Navratri) starts on the first day of Chaitra, first month of Hindu calendar and because of it this Navratri is known as Chaitra Navratri. Rama Navami (राम नवमी), the birthday of Lord Ram usually falls on the ninth day during Navratri therefore also known as Ram Navratri.
Chaitra Navratri is more popular in northern India. In Maharashtra Chaitra Navratri begins with Gudi Padwa and in Andhra Pradesh it begins with Ugadi. The second day of this Navratri also celebrated as Cheti Chand or Jhulelal Jayanti. List of Jhulelal Temples in Delhi NCR
Chaitra Navratri is more popular in northern India. In Maharashtra Chaitra Navratri begins with Gudi Padwa and in Andhra Pradesh it begins with Ugadi. The second day of this Navratri also celebrated as Cheti Chand or Jhulelal Jayanti. List of Jhulelal Temples in Delhi NCR
शारदीय नवरात्रि - Shardiya Navratri
Shardiya Navratri strats in Sharad Ritu is more popular therefore also known as Maha Navratri. The nine days festivity culminates on tenth day with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. In Indian east states celebrate this festival as दुर्गा पूजा (Durga Pooja of Durga Puja)
Mata Rani Temples
» श्री संतोषी माता मंदिर (Shri Santoshi Mata Mandir) @Near Koba Circle Gandhinagar, Gujarat
» नगर देवी माँ भद्रकाली मंदिर (Nagar Devi Maa Bhadrakali Mandir) @Bhadra Fort, Bhadra Chowck, Ahmedabad Gujarat
» श्री नरवाई माँ मंदिर (Shri Narvai Maa Mandir) @Gosa Dist: Porbandar, Gujarat
» माँ मनसा देवी मंदिर (Maa Mansa Devi Mandir @Rawan urf Baragoan Khekra, District: Baghpat Uttar Pradesh
» श्री वैष्णो देवी धाम (Shri Vaishno Devi Dham) @NH-2 Agra Road, Usaini Firozabad Uttar Pradesh - 283103
» श्री मंशापूर्ण करणी माता मंदिर (Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Mandir) @Machla Hills, Udaipur Rajasthan
» किले वाली माता (Kile Wali Mata) @Sasni Fort, Sasni Dehat, Sasni, Distt. Hathras UP
» नगर देवी माँ भद्रकाली मंदिर (Nagar Devi Maa Bhadrakali Mandir) @Bhadra Fort, Bhadra Chowck, Ahmedabad Gujarat
» श्री नरवाई माँ मंदिर (Shri Narvai Maa Mandir) @Gosa Dist: Porbandar, Gujarat
» माँ मनसा देवी मंदिर (Maa Mansa Devi Mandir @Rawan urf Baragoan Khekra, District: Baghpat Uttar Pradesh
» श्री वैष्णो देवी धाम (Shri Vaishno Devi Dham) @NH-2 Agra Road, Usaini Firozabad Uttar Pradesh - 283103
» श्री मंशापूर्ण करणी माता मंदिर (Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Mandir) @Machla Hills, Udaipur Rajasthan
» किले वाली माता (Kile Wali Mata) @Sasni Fort, Sasni Dehat, Sasni, Distt. Hathras UP
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Next Dates(Year Around)
Mata Shailputri: 09 October 2018Shardiya Navratri: 10 October 2018Mata Chandraghanta: 11 October 2018Mata Kushmanda: 12 October 2018Mata Skandamata: 13 October 2018Mata Katyayani: 14 October 2018Mata Kalratri: 15 October 2018Mata Mahagauri: 16 October 2018Mata Siddhidatri: 17 October 2018
Related Name
नवदुर्गा (Navadurga), दुर्गा पूजा (Durga Pooja or Durga Puja), चैत्र नवरात्रि (Chaitra Navratri), वसंत नवरात्रि (Vasanta Navratri), महा नवरात्रि (Maha Navratri), Ram Navratri (राम नवरात्रि), राम नवमी (Ram Navami), Norate, Navrate, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi
Frequency
Half Yearly
Duration
9 Days
Begins (Tithi)
Chaitra Navratri: Chaitra Shukla Prathama
Shardiya Navratri: Ashvin Shukla Prathama
Shardiya Navratri: Ashvin Shukla Prathama
Ends (Tithi)
Chaitra Navratri: Chaitra Shukla Navami
Shardiya Navratri: Ashvin Shukla Navami
Shardiya Navratri: Ashvin Shukla Navami
Months
Chaitra Navratri: March - April
Shardiya Navratri: September - October
Shardiya Navratri: September - October
Type
Chaitra Navratri, Shardiya Navratri
Celebrations
Fast, Mela, Hawan, Jagaran, Jagrata, Mata Ki Chowki.
Imp Places
Maa Durga Temples, Shakti Peeth, Maa Kali Mandir, Kalibari.
Futures Dates
Chaitra Navratri: 5 April 2019Shardiya Navratri: 29 September 2019
Past Dates
Shardiya Navratri: 21 September 2017, Chaitra Navratri: 28 March 2017, Shardiya Navratri: 1 October 2016, Chaitra Navratri: 8 April 2016
Latest Mandir
राजा-रानी मंदिर (Raja-Rani Temple) constructed with red and golden-yellow sand stones which is locally known as Raja Rani therefore named as Rajarani temple.
- Shri Ananta Basudev Temple
श्री अनंत वासुदेव मंदिर (Shri Ananta Basudev Temple) is architecturally replica of the Jagannath Dham 200 feet far from Lingaraj Temple built on the east side of Bindu Sagar.
- Shri Rameswara Temple
श्री रामेश्वर मंदिर (Shri Rameswara Temple) is the group of six temples with the name of all Shri Dashrath sons and both Shri Ram sons.