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Monday 19 October, 2026Puja will be held at Shri Rajarajeshwari Temple, Coimbatore, and you can experience from your home!
Navratri, also called Navaratri, Sharad Navratri or Sharadiya Navratri, is the most loved festival of Devi Shakti. In 2026, Navaratri begins on 11 October (Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha Pratipada) and the nine sacred nights lead to Navami and Vijayadashami. A havan done with the right sankalpa, mantras and vidhi is said to bring protection, wisdom, peace and prosperity to the whole family. Jyotirgamaya offers Navratri Havan online, so you can take part from anywhere in the world, including India, the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf countries. Every seva includes a live puja and recording, sankalpa for the Sevakartha and family, an energized coin as a gift, and free prasadam delivery. Choose a Samoohik Seva on the festival day, or an individual homa on your own Janma Nakshatra day.
Navaratri is the sacred time when Devi is worshipped in nine forms. These nights are known to awaken inner strength, courage and clarity.
Durga Homa is performed to remove fear, enemies, delays and negative energy, and to bring protection and steady progress in life.
Saraswati Homa blesses the Sevakartha with focus, memory, speech, learning and creative skill. It is ideal for students, artists and teachers.
Navaratri celebrates the win of light over darkness. Devi Durga destroys negative forces, and her worship brings hope, clarity and a fresh start.
WHAT IS NAVRATRI?
Navratri means "nine nights" in Sanskrit. It is a nine night festival in honour of Devi Durga and her nine forms, known as Navadurga. The festival is known by many names across India and around the world:
Out of the four Navaratris in a year, Sharad Navratri is the most important. The Devi Mahatmya says that the great yearly worship of Devi is done in Sharad Ritu, and that those who listen to it with devotion are freed from troubles.
NAVRATRI 2026 DATES AND TITHI
Tithi dates can differ by region and panchang. The dates of our sevas are fixed by our Pandit as per his panchang. Durga Ashtami is one of the most important days of Navaratri, when Devi Durga is worshipped with special puja and homa.
HOW TO CELEBRATE NAVRATRI 2026 AT HOME: DAY BY DAY PUJA GUIDE AND COLOURS
Each day of Navratri is linked to one tithi, one form of Devi (Navadurga) and one colour. Below is a simple guide you can follow at home, along with the homa days offered by Jyotirgamaya. Tithi timings can change as per panchang and your city, so please check your local panchang for daily puja time.
Day 1, Sunday 11 October, Pratipada: Shailaputri
Day 2, Monday 12 October, Dwitiya: Brahmacharini
Day 3, Tuesday 13 October, Tritiya: Chandraghanta
Day 4, Wednesday 14 October, Chaturthi: Kushmanda
Day 5, Thursday 15 October, Panchami: Skandamata
Day 6, Friday 16 October, Shashthi: Katyayani
Day 7, Saturday 17 October, Saptami: Kalaratri
Day 8, Sunday 18 October, Ashtami: Mahagauri
Day 9, Navami: Siddhidatri
Vijayadashami follows Navami and has no special colour. Celebrate the victory of dharma with prayers, new beginnings and blessings from elders.
What Do the Navratri Colours Mean?
Why Do the Colours Change Every Year?
The colours follow the weekday on which Navratri begins. Since Navratri 2026 starts on a Sunday, the sequence starts with orange. In other years, the first colour will be different. Colour customs can also vary by community and region, so please treat these as the commonly followed colours. Wearing the colour is a tradition and not a rule. The heart of Navratri is your devotion to Devi.
Daily Navratri Tips
WHY PERFORM A HOMA DURING NAVRATRI?
In Vedic tradition, a homa is the fastest way to offer your prayers to Bhagwan and Devi through Agni. Agni carries the offerings and mantras to the Devata. Navaratri is a time when the energy of Shakti is believed to be very strong, so a homa done during these days is said to give faster and deeper results.
Jyotish also gives importance to this period. The Sun is in Kanya and moves towards Tula during Sharad Navaratri, and the Moon grows in the Shukla Paksha. This waxing Moon time is considered good for starting new work, asking for blessings and building positive energy.
SEVAS WE OFFER
1. Navratri Special Durga Homa (Samoohik Seva)
Date: 19 October 2026, Ashtami
This is a group seva where many Sevakarthas take part together in one grand Durga Homa. Sankalpa is taken in the name of the Sevakartha and family with name, gotra and nakshatra. The homa includes Durga mantras, Ahutis into the sacred Agni, Purnahuti and Mangalaarti.
Best for: Protection of the family, removal of fear and enemy troubles, success in new work, and overall peace.
2. Navratri Special Saraswati Homa (Samoohik Seva)
Date: 17 October 2026, Saptami
A group homa dedicated to Devi Saraswati, the Devi of knowledge, speech and arts. Saraswati mantras are chanted and Ahutis are offered with sankalpa for each Sevakartha and family.
Best for: Students, teachers, artists, musicians, writers, speakers and anyone who wants better focus and learning.
3. Durga Shanti Homa on Janma Nakshatra Day (Individual Basis)
Date: On the day of your Janma Nakshatra during or near Navaratri, as per panchang
This is a personal homa done only for you and your family. The date is fixed as per your Janma Nakshatra, so the seva matches your own cosmic alignment and is believed to be more effective. Your sankalpa, mantras and Ahutis are planned for your needs.
Best for: Long standing obstacles, repeated delays, fear and worry, family problems, and difficult planetary periods.
4. Saraswati Homa on Janma Nakshatra Day (Individual Basis)
Date: On the day of your Janma Nakshatra during or near Navaratri, as per panchang
A personal Saraswati Homa for your growth in learning, skill and communication, planned on your Janma Nakshatra day.
Best for: Students facing low focus or poor memory, professionals who want career growth, and artists who wish to improve their craft.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE WITH EVERY SEVA
BENEFITS OF NAVRATRI HOMA
WHO SHOULD PERFORM THIS HOMA?
Durga Homa is good for you if:
Saraswati Homa is good for you if:
Individual homa is good for you if:
SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
In the spiritual realm, physical boundaries hold no power, ensuring a connection between you and the divine.
Experience the spiritual essence from the comfort of your home by tuning into live streams of the rituals performed by experienced priests.
If you miss the live event, a recorded video will be provided, allowing you to watch the sacred rituals at your convenience.
Receive blessed prasad delivered directly to your home, ensuring you remain connected to the divine blessings.
Participate in the rituals remotely without the need to visit the temple.
Stay spiritually connected through live and recorded rituals, with blessings brought to you through prasad delivery.
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Select one or more main rituals as per your spiritual need.
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Add optional offerings to deepen your spiritual experience.
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Confirm securely so all selected rituals and offerings are included.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. When is Navratri 2026?
Navratri 2026 begins on 11 October 2026 (Ashwayuja Shukla Paksha Pratipada) and runs for nine days up to Navami. Dates of Ashtami, Navami and Vijayadashami can differ by regional panchang, so please check your local panchang.
Q. What are the other names of Navratri?
Navratri is also called Navaratri, Sharad Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, Maha Navratri, Ashwin Navratri, Durga Navratri, Devi Navaratri and Dussehra Navratri. In many regions it is known as Dasara, Durgotsav or Durga Puja.
Q. On which date is the Navratri Special Durga Homa?
The Navratri Special Durga Homa is on 19 October 2026, one of the most sacred days of Navaratri.
Q. On which date is the Navratri Special Saraswati Homa?
The Navratri Special Saraswati Homa is on 17 October 2026, which is Saptami.
Q. What is the difference between Samoohik Seva and Individual Seva?
In a Samoohik Seva, many Sevakarthas join one homa on the festival date and sankalpa is taken for each person. In an Individual Seva, the homa is done only for you and your family on your Janma Nakshatra day.
Q. Why is a homa on Janma Nakshatra day more effective?
Janma Nakshatra is the star in which the Moon stood at your birth. In Jyotish, the day this nakshatra comes again is personally strong for you. A homa on that day matches your own cosmic energy, so it is believed to give better results.
Q. Can I take part in the Navratri Homa online from abroad?
Yes. NRI Sevakarthas from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE and other countries can book online. You only need to share your name, gotra and Janma Nakshatra for the sankalpa.
Q. Who should perform Saraswati Homa?
Saraswati Homa suits students, teachers, artists, singers, writers and professionals who want focus, memory, clear speech and success in their field.
Q. Do I need to fast during Navratri to book the homa?
Fasting is not compulsory for booking the seva. Many devotees choose to keep a vrat, eat sattvic food and chant Devi mantras during these days, which adds to the benefit of the homa.
Q. How do I book the Navratri Havan?
Visit jyotirgamaya.online/pujas, choose your seva, and share your details. Our team will confirm the sankalpa and date with you.
Q. What are the Navratri 2026 colours in order?
The commonly followed Navratri 2026 colours are orange on 11 October, white on 12 October, red on 13 October, royal blue on 14 October, yellow on 15 October, green on 16 October, grey on 17 October, purple on 18 October and peacock green on 19 October.
Q. Why do Navratri colours change every year?
Navratri colours follow the weekday on which Navratri begins. In 2026 it begins on a Sunday, so the first colour is orange. Colours can vary by community and region, and wearing them is a tradition, not a must.
Q. Can I watch the Navratri Homa live?
Yes. Every seva includes a live puja, so you can watch from anywhere in the world. A recording is also shared with you.
Q. Will I get prasadam after the homa?
Yes. Free prasadam delivery is included with the seva. You will also receive a gift of an energized coin.
Q. Is the sankalpa done for my family too?
Yes. The sankalpa is taken for the Sevakartha and family.
BOOK YOUR NAVRATRI HOMA NOW
Navaratri comes only once a year. Take this chance to ask for the blessings of Devi Durga and Devi Saraswati for yourself and your family. With live puja, recording, sankalpa for your family, an energized coin and free prasadam delivery, your seva reaches you wherever you are. Seats for Samoohik Sevas and dates for individual homas fill up fast, so book early.
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