Navaratri Celebrations
Sep 21, 2017 7:30pm to Sep 29, 2017 11:00pm (ended)
Navaratri, or Nine days of the Devi, and Vijayadashami will be celebrated from Thursday, September 21 through Friday, September 29.
The word Navaratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit. During these nine nights and ten days, three days each are devoted to honoring the different forms of the divine mother, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami day is traditionally an auspicious time for starting new ventures. We will celebrate Vijayadashami Friday, September 29, after the arati and before the Garba Raas. A book you are studying, or a tool, or a musical instrument you want to learn, can be brought from Monday, September 25, onwards and placed on the altar to be blessed. The book or instrument should be wrapped or covered.
At Vijayadashimi you will unwrap the item and read a few lines from the book or play a few notes on the instrument.
Garba Raas
Garba Raas is the traditional dance celebration of the Navaratri Festival. All are welcome to come and participate!
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DURGA PUJA:
• Thursday, September 21, 7:45 pm - 9:00pm, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Friday, September 22, 7:45 pm - 9:30pm, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Saturday, September 23, 4:00 pm - 6:30pm, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
LAKSHMI PUJA:
• Sunday, September 24, 4:00 pm - 6:30pm, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Monday, September 25, 7:45 pm - 9:00pm Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Tuesday, September 26, 7:45 pm - 9:00pm, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
SARAWATI PUJA:
• Wednesday, September 27, 7:45 pm - 9:00pm, Puja, Bhajans & Arati
**Books, tools and instruments to be offered for puja can be brought this day.
• Thursday, September 28, 7:45 pm - 9:00pm Puja, Bhajans & Arati
• Friday, September 29, 7:45 pm - 9:30pm Vijayadashami Puja, Bhajans & Arati
10:00 pm - 11:00pm Garba Raas [more details >>>]