Navarathri
MalayalamAlso known as: Navratri, Nine Nights
Navarathri
About Navarathri
Navarathri is the nine-night festival celebrated in Kerala during the month of Kumbham (February-March), dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother in her three forms: Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.
The festival is marked by traditional dance performances like Theyyam, Thidambu Nritham, and other ritual art forms at Devi temples across Kerala.
Women observe fasting and perform special prayers, while cultural programmes and traditional performances are held throughout the nine days.
The festival culminates in Vijayadashami, celebrating the victory of good over evil and the triumph of the Divine Mother.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Women observe fasting and perform special Devi pujas during the nine days.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn each day.
- Observe fasting or eat only sattvic food during the nine days.
- Visit Devi temples daily for special pujas.
- Participate in traditional dance and cultural performances.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the daily Devi puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Clean and decorate the puja area with flowers each day.
- Offer prayers to the three forms of the Divine Mother.
- Participate in or watch traditional dance performances.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Durga (power and protection), Lakshmi (wealth and prosperity), and Saraswati (knowledge and arts) are the three forms worshipped during Navarathri.
Theyyam, Thidambu Nritham, and other ritual dance forms are performed at Devi temples across Kerala.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.