Navarathiri

Tamil

Also known as: Navaratri, Dasara

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Navarathiri

About Navarathiri

Navarathiri is a nine-night festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Purattasi (September-October). It honours the divine feminine energy (Shakti) through worship of Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati.

The first three nights are dedicated to Durga, the next three to Lakshmi, and the final three to Saraswati. Temples are beautifully decorated and special pukas are performed daily.

In Tamil Nadu, the festival features Golu (doll displays), traditional music, and dance performances. Families invite friends and relatives to view their Golu arrangements.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees observe nine days of fasting and worship the three forms of the goddess.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

Observe nine days of fasting, consuming sattvic food.
Set up and display Golu (doll arrangements) at home.
Visit temples and participate in daily pukas.
Invite friends and relatives to view the Golu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Golu?

Golu is a display of dolls and figurines arranged in steps during Navarathiri. It depicts scenes from Hindu mythology and is a traditional art form passed down through generations.

Q: Which goddess is worshipped on which days?

Days 1-3: Goddess Durga (power), Days 4-6: Goddess Lakshmi (prosperity), Days 7-9: Goddess Saraswati (knowledge).

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.