Recurring observance · San Francisco Bay Area
Navarātri
Why it matters
This Navratri day honors Shailaputri, the “Daughter of the Mountain,” symbolizing grounded strength and a firm beginning to spiritual practice. It is part of the nine-stage devotional journey through forms of the Divine Mother.
The story behind it
Navratri progressively contemplates different dimensions of Shakti—from grounding and discipline to courage, wisdom, purification and completion.
Prayers and worship
Durga/Devi pooja, “Om Dum Durgayai Namah,” Devi Mahatmyam, Lalita Sahasranama, kumkum archana, bhajans and arati; some families use a mantra specific to Shailaputri.
Fasting and devotional customs
Many devotees fast fully or partially, maintain a sattvic diet, light a daily lamp and observe region-specific practices such as Golu, Garba or Kanya Puja.
What is typically offered
Flowers, kumkum, turmeric, fruit, sweets, coconut and a lamp; color and naivedyam conventions vary by tradition.
Visiting a temple that day
This is one day of a multi-day Navratri sequence. Temple decoration, alankaram and the specific Devi form may change daily. Temple practices vary by region and sampradaya. Dress modestly, remove footwear where required, follow priest/volunteer directions, ask before photography, and check the temple’s event page for exact pooja, fasting and prasādam arrangements.
Spiritual themes
Steadfastness and grounded devotion, and progressive worship of Shakti.
Every Navarātri date, 2026–2027
Bay Area dates
- 19 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 20 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 21 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 22 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 23 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 24 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 25 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 26 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 27 Jan 2026Magha Gupta Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 19 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 20 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 21 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 22 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 23 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 24 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 25 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 26 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 27 Mar 2026Chaitra Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 14 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 15 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 16 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 17 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 18 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 19 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 20 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 21 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 22 Jul 2026Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 11 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputrinext
- 12 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 13 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 14 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 15 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 16 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 17 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 18 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 19 Oct 2026Sharad Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 7 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 8 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 9 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 10 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 11 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 12 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 13 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 14 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 15 Feb 2027Magha Gupta Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 7 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 8 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 9 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 10 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 11 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 12 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 13 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 14 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 15 Apr 2027Chaitra Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 4 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 5 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 6 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 7 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 8 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 9 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 10 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 11 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 12 Jul 2027Ashadha Gupta Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
- 30 Sep 2027Sharad Navratri Day 1 - Shailaputri
- 1 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 2 - Brahmacharini
- 2 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 3 - Chandraghanta
- 3 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 4 - Kushmanda
- 4 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 5 - Skandamata
- 5 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 6 - Katyayani
- 6 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 7 - Kalaratri
- 7 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 8 - Mahagauri
- 8 Oct 2027Sharad Navratri Day 9 - Siddhidatri
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Sri Kumar Gurukkal can perform the associated pooja at your home, at a temple, or with family joining remotely.
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