19/09/2025
Significance of Navratri❗️
After Shraadh- the fortnight for Ancestor worship comes Navratri. As the name suggests the festival is - Nau Ratri- (Nine Nights) dedicated to the Devi. It starts from Padwa of the Shukla Paksha (the first date of the Bright half of the Lunar Calendar)
The Devi is the all-pervasive feminine universal energy. This energy flows in different vibrations, resulting in different forms of the Devi:
Sattwik- static and peaceful
Rajasik- sustenance and expansion
Tamasik- Destructive and cleansing
Devi Forms:
Sattwik- Maha Saraswati
Rajasik- Maha Lakshmi
Tamasik- Maha Kaali
Furthermore, the Devi takes many forms to protect the universe. For each body part and direction there is a form which can be invoked to protect and alter the manifested energy there in.
The foundation of the Shree Chakra is the all-pervasive energy worshipped as the Yoginis and Tripurasundari or Lalita. The Devi forms remain as energy in the entire universe which includes all Lokas and Talas. On Earth we worship her as the Mother that protects us, sustains us and strengthens us.
Navratre or Navratri is observed four times a year:
Sharada Navratri - September/ October
Chaitra Navratri- March/ April
Paush- Magha Navratri- January/ February
Ashadh Navratri- June/ July
Hence, each season change is welcomed with fasting which is always gluten free, it helps the body cleanse and prepare for the seasonal change and increases and boosts immunity. It’s also the worship and welcoming of the new energy of the new season.
The Magha and Ashadh Navratri is not celebrated by all. These two are powerful periods of seclusion and penance and followed mainly by Rishis, Sadhus and celibates.
The first two Navratri are recommended for all as it’s the time when Sun is about to enter Aries( Chaitra Navratri) - beginning a new Solar Cycle- New energy and when it’s about to enter Libra ( Sharada Navratri) the natural 7th house of marriage, sustenance and wish fulfilment.
Sun is present in the sign of Virgo as Navratri begins which is the natural 6th house of suffering and sins. The Shardiya Navratri hence is the most popular one as it’s the best time to purify your sins and destroy obstacles and enemies around and with-in.
Navratri worship is the simplest way to increase mental strength, overcome problems and obstacles and bring prosperity in your life. I have personally followed this practice since my childhood and the Devi Shakti and her blessings have helped me sail through all problems in my life.
This year Navratri begins from the 22nd of September, 2025. Start Devi Pooja during this time, reading the Durga Saptashati and chanting Devi mantras gives great results. Many of the mantras and stotras can be found on my YouTube channel as well.
You can also listen to the entire Durga Saptashati Paath in simple Hindi language on my website astrokanu.com and on the YouTube channel .This Navratri join in the festival. May the Devi enter your life and home with prosperity and love. I will be writing about the various Devi forms in detail at a later time. Om Dum Durgaye Namah. Love, Astro Kanu.
