Navaratri
Spiritual ceremonies at the London Sivananda Centre
15 – 24 OCTOBER 2023
Navaratri is observed in honour of the Divine Mother.
This nine day festival symbolizes the stages of the spiritual journey: overcoming negativity, cultivation of positivity and ultimately attaining inner wisdom.
The tenth day symbolizes the victory of the higher nature over the lower nature, or of knowledge over ignorance.
Please register for individual dates below.
Programme
Navaratri is divided into sets of three days, each invoking a different stage of the spiritual journey:
The transformative aspect for the elimination of negative thoughts: Durga
Sunday 15 October: Durga puja at 6pm (register here)
The preservative aspect to cultivate new positive thoughts: Lakshmi
Wednesday 18 October: Lakshmi puja at 6.30am* (register here)
Thursday 19 October: Lakshmi puja at 6.30am* (register here)
The creative aspect of knowledge and wisdom: Saraswati
Saturday 21 October: Saraswati puja at 6pm (register here)
Sunday 22 October: Saraswati puja at 6pm (register here)
Monday 23 October: Saraswati puja at 6.30am* (register here)
Vijaya Dashami: victory of higher nature over lower nature
Tuesday 24 October: Vijaya Dashami at 6.30am* (register here)
* Please arrive no later than 6.25am
A puja is a devotional ritual or temple ceremony that conveys the deep essence of spirituality. Devotional rituals elevate the mind, soothe the nervous system and generate harmony. The chants bring much joy and have a very positive effect on the physical and mental wellbeing.
Free of charge, donations are welcome. Flowers and fruits are auspicious offerings when attending Navaratri.
Please register for individual dates below.