Navratri Celebrations
Navratri 2026
Sunday, October 11 – Tuesday, October 20
Navratri begins at Sri Ganesh Mandir on Sunday, October 11.
Over nine sacred nights, we honor the Divine Mother in her many forms with daily Kalasha Puja, Abhishekams, Sahasranaama Archanas, and Sarvadevata Aarti every evening at 7:30 PM, concluding with Vijaya Dashami and Ravan Dahan on Tuesday, October 20.
Bring your family, visit our beautiful Golu, and join us for as many evenings and special celebrations as you can.
Navratri Highlights
Golu Darshan
Every Navratri evening · 6:00–8:00 PM
Come for darshan and enjoy the traditional Navratri Golu display throughout the festival.
Dandiya Night
Friday, October 16
Join us for a festive evening of Dandiya and Navratri celebrations.
Food will be available for purchase. All food is prepared without onion or garlic. Quantities are limited and available while supplies last.
Laksha Kumkum Archana
Thursday, October 15 & Friday, October 16
Join us for the special Laksha Kumkum Archana offered to the Divine Mother.
Mata Ki Chowki
Saturday, October 17 · 8:00–10:00 PM
An uplifting evening of devotional music and worship dedicated to Mata Rani.
Saraswati Puja, Kanya Puja & Vidyarambham
Sunday, October 18 · from 10:30 AM
Join us for Saraswati Puja, Kanya/Kumari Puja, and Aksharabhyasam / Vidyarambham, the traditional initiation of children into learning.
The celebration will also feature bhajans by Balavihar children and kirtan by the Anjali Narayanan group.
Durga Maha Navami & Chandi Havan
Monday, October 19 · 11:00 AM
Observe Durga Maha Navami with Sri Chandi Havan, Durga Saptashati, and Aarti.
Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra
Tuesday, October 20
7:00 PM — Sindoor Khela
7:45 PM — Ravan Dahan
Food will also be available for purchase during the Dussehra celebration. Quantities are limited and available while supplies last.
Sponsor a Puja
Your sponsorship supports Sri Ganesh Mandir and helps make our Navratri celebrations possible.
| Puja / Seva | Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| Special Navratri Archana | $21 |
| Abhishekam | $51 |
| Havan | $51 |
| Aksharabhyasam / Vidyarambham — Oct. 18 | $21 |
Sponsor a Puja
Daily Schedule
Golu Darshan is open from 6:00–8:00 PM on all Navratri evenings.
Day 1 · Sunday, October 11
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 6:00–6:30 PM | Devi Ghata (Kalasha) Sthapana |
| 6:30–7:00 PM | Sri Durga Abhishekam |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Kalasha Puja, Sri Bala Tripurasundari Sahasranaama Archana |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
| 8:00–10:00 PM | Dandiya Raas & Garba |
Day 2 · Monday, October 12
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 PM | Devi Kalasha Puja, Sri Shiva Abhishekam |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Sri Annapurna Sahasranaama Archana |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Day 3 · Tuesday, October 13
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 PM | Devi Kalasha Puja, Sri Ram Parivar and Hanuman Abhishekam |
| 6:30–7:30 PM | Sri Gayatri Sahasranaama Archana |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Hanuman Chalisa, Ram Raksha chanting and Hanuman Aarti |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Day 4 · Wednesday, October 14
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 PM | Devi Kalasha Puja, Sri Radha Krishna Abhishekam |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Sri Durga Sahasranaama Archana |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Day 5 · Thursday, October 15
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30–6:30 PM | Devi Kalasha Puja, Sri Sai Baba Abhishekam |
| 6:30–7:00 PM | Sri Raja Rajeswari Srichakra Archana (Laksha Kumkum Archana) |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Sri Sai Baba Aarti |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Day 6 · Friday, October 16
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 5:30–6:00 PM | Devi Kalasha Puja |
| 6:00–6:30 PM | Sri Subramanya Abhishekam & Skanda Shashti Kavacham chanting |
| 6:30–7:30 PM | Sri Lalita Sahasranaama Archana (Laksha Kumkum Archana) |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Dandiya Night — Food Menu
No Onion · No Garlic
Food will be available for purchase during Dandiya Night. All items are available in limited quantities and only while supplies last.
| Food Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pav Bhaji | $6 |
| Sabudana Khichdi (Farali) + Curd | $6 |
| Tea | $2 |
Please note: Sabudana Khichdi (Farali) + Curd is limited to 30 servings.
Day 7 · Saturday, October 17
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00–11:00 AM | Sri Ganesha, Sri Balaji & Navagraha Abhishekam |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Sri Mahalakshmi Havan |
| 12:00–12:30 PM | Sri Lakshmi Sahasranaama Archana, Aarti |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
| 8:00–10:00 PM | Mata Ki Chowki |
Day 8 · Sunday, October 18
Saraswati Puja · Kanya Puja · Vidyarambham
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 9:30–10:30 AM | Sri Ganesha Abhishekam |
| 10:30–11:00 AM | Sri Saraswati Abhishekam |
| 11:00–11:30 AM | Sri Saraswati Havan, Aarti |
| 11:30 AM–12:00 PM | Kanya / Kumari Puja — little girls are worshipped as the form of Devi |
| 12:00–1:00 PM | Aksharabhyasam / Vidyarambham — sponsorship $21 |
| 12:00–1:30 PM | Bhajans by Balavihar children and Kirtan by the Anjali Narayanan group |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Sri Durga Abhishekam |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Sri Saraswati Sahasranaama Archana, Aarti |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Day 9 · Monday, October 19
Durga Maha Navami
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Sri Ganesha Abhishekam |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Sri Chandi Havan, Durga Saptashati, Aarti |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Sri Shiva Abhishekam |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Sri Chandi Sahasranaama Archana |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti |
Day 10 · Tuesday, October 20
Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra
| Time | Puja / Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00–11:00 AM | Sri Ganesha Abhishekam |
| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Sarva Devata Havan, Aarti |
| 5:30–6:00 PM | Navratri Ghata (Kalasha) Visarjan |
| 6:00–7:00 PM | Sai Baba Punyathithi Puja, Palki Parikrama, Sai Baba Aarti |
| 7:00–7:30 PM | Sindoor Khela, hosted by the Bengali Women’s group |
| 7:30 PM | Sarvadevata Aarti and Prasad |
| 7:45 PM | Ravan Dahan |
Dussehra Food Menu
No Onion · No Garlic
Food will be available for purchase during the Dussehra celebration. All items are available in limited quantities and only while supplies last.
| Food Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Paneer Slider | $6 |
| Idli Sambhar | $6 |
| Tawa Pulao | $6 |
| Tea | $2 |
Please note: Paneer Sliders are limited to 30 servings.
Celebrate Navratri With Us
We look forward to celebrating these sacred and joyous days of Navratri with you and your family.
Come for darshan, puja, Golu, music, dance, food, and community, and seek the blessings of the Divine Mother throughout Navratri.
