Vasant (Spring) Navaratri
The Nights of the 10 Wisdom Goddesses
(Dasa Mahavidya)
March 19 - 28 $75 including the entire family
We begin the series with a full-day Ganesha Yagya, invoking the remover of obstacles so that the path ahead opens smoothly. The following nine days are dedicated to the ten forms of the Divine Mother, each representing a unique aspect of wisdom, protection, and spiritual power. In this way, the Navaratri yagyas build upon the sacred foundation created by the Shiva rituals, filling the spiritual space with the grace and blessings of the goddesses. Together, these ceremonies help establish the year ahead in a state of balance, fullness, and divine support.
Each of the Mahavidya goddesses expresses a different dimension of the Divine Mother’s power:
• Raja Matangi – the tantric form of Saraswati and the power of refined speech and wisdom
• Bhuvaneshwari – the World Mother, who sustains and nourishes all creation
• Bagalamukhi – the force of protection that neutralizes conflict and opposition
• Tripura Sundari – the radiant goddess of beauty, harmony, and spiritual bliss
• Tara – the guiding star of wisdom and divine knowledge
• Kamala – the tantric form of Lakshmi, bestower of prosperity and abundance
• Kali – the transformative power that dissolves darkness and awakens truth
• Chinnamasta – the self-sacrificing form of the Divine Mother who reveals the mystery of life energy
• Dhumavati – the elder goddess who teaches detachment and inner wisdom
• Bhairavi – the fierce and courageous goddess who empowers spiritual discipline
Each morning during Navaratri our priests begin with the daily Rudra Abishekam, invoking the purifying presence of Lord Shiva. This is followed by the traditional goddess yagya, including the Vedic fire ceremony (havan), which takes place from 8 AM to 1 PM, including the recitation of the 700 verses of the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path); one of the most powerful hymns to the Divine Mother.
Through these rituals a field of Shakti—divine spiritual energy—is generated, supporting both our inner and outer lives. Many participants report a feeling of lightness or renewed inspiration, while others notice greater harmony in their relationships, improved clarity of purpose, or increased material stability. In countless subtle ways, the blessings of the Divine Mother help bring our lives into alignment with what we most deeply seek.