Sharada Navarathri Mahotsavam 2026 Day 9 - Maha Navami

Monday, October 19, 2026 — Maha Navami

9:00 AM: Sri Gayathri Devi Homam
10:00 AM: Sri Durga Abhishekam
11:00 AM: Lalitha Sahasranama Archana
12:00 PM: Aarathi
7:00 PM: Ayudha Puja
7:30 PM: Sri Saraswathi Special Archana
7:45 PM: Aarathi and Prasadam

Sri Gayathri Devi Homam invokes Goddess Gayathri, the embodiment of divine light, sacred knowledge, and spiritual awakening. The Gayathri Mantra is a prayer for the illumination of the intellect, asking the Divine to guide our thoughts so that we may understand what is right and live with greater awareness.

On Maha Navami, devotees also honor the books, instruments, tools, devices, and vehicle keys that support their education, livelihood, creativity, and daily responsibilities during Ayudha Puja at 7:00 PM.