🪔 36th Year Navaratri Mahotsava – Sri Kalika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Vidyaranyapura

Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru | 22nd September 2025
The 36th year Navaratri Mahotsava began with grandeur at Sri Kalika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Vidyaranyapura. Under the guidance of Sri Vasanth Kumar Shastri, the temple authorities commenced the celebrations with traditional pooja rituals and sacred homa.

The first day alankaram was the divine Banenthi Alankaram, where Goddess Durgaparameshwari blessed devotees in her radiant form. Large numbers of devotees participated in the rituals and received prasadam.

The morning celebrations also featured a colorful cultural dance performance by students of Rudra School of Dance, which added a vibrant artistic touch to the spiritual atmosphere.

This auspicious start set the perfect tone for the nine-day festival filled with devotion, rituals, and cultural programs.
-
✨ Navaratri Day 1 – Banenthi Alankaram ✨
The 36th Navaratri Mahotsava at Sri Kalika Durgaparameshwari Temple, Vidyaranyapura began with sacred Pooja rituals and Homa. 🙏🔥

Devi was adorned in the divine Banenthi Alankaram, radiating grace and blessings for all devotees. 🌺✨

The morning was further enriched with a wonderful dance performance by students of Rudra School of Dance, which filled the temple with joy, devotion, and cultural vibrance. 💃🌸

🌼 May Goddess Durga bless all with peace, prosperity, and strength this Navaratri! 🌼
📅 Day-wise Alankaram & Special Events

22nd Sept – Banenthi Alankaram
Morning Pooja rituals & Homa 🔥
Devi adorned as Banenthi Devi 🌺
Morning began with a cultural dance performance 💃

23rd Sept – Brahmi Alankaram
Special Pooja & Homa
Goddess as Brahmi Devi

24th Sept – Maheshwari Alankaram
Traditional rituals and homa
Goddess in Maheshwari Alankaram

25th Sept – Kaumari Alankaram
Devi adorned in Kaumari Alankaram

26th Sept – Vaishnavi Alankaram
Special pooja rituals 🌼
Devi as Vaishnavi Alankaram


27th Sept – Varahi Alankaram
Goddess in Varahi Alankaram

28th Sept – Narasimhi Alankaram
Devi adorned as Narasimhi Devi 🦁

29th Sept – Indrani Alankaram
Goddess in Indrani Alankaram 🌺

30th Sept – Vajeangi Alankaram & Maha Chandika Homa
Vajeangi Alankaram 🌼
Grand Mass Chandika Homa performed for universal peace & prosperity 🔥

1st Oct – Durga Alankaram (Navami Eve)
Devi in Durga Alankaram ⚔️

2nd Oct – Chamundeshwari Alankaram (Mahanavami)
Goddess in Chamundeshwari Alankaram 🌸
Maha Navami rituals and cultural program

3rd Oct – Mahakali Alankaram
Devi adorned as Mahakali 🕉️
Evening rituals with deepa seva 🪔

4th Oct – Mahalakshmi Alankaram
Goddess in Mahalakshmi Alankaram 💰
Evening – Classical dance / cultural program 💃

5th Oct – Mahasaraswati Alankaram
Devi adorned as Mahasaraswati

6th Oct – Shiva Balmuri Shankabhisheka
Sacred Shankabhisheka rituals marking the grand conclusion of the 36th Navaratri Mahotsava .
---
✨ Each day of Navaratri will feature unique alankarams, sacred poojas, homas, cultural programs, and prasadam distribution for devotees. The temple authorities, under the guidance of Sri Vasanth Kumar Shastri, invite all devotees to participate and receive the divine blessings of Sri Kalika Durgaparameshwari.