Durga
Sharad Navratri begins
Nine nights of the Divine Mother
Nine nights given to the Mother in her many forms — fierce, nurturing, victorious — each night carrying a different aspect. For many households it is the longest sustained devotional practice of the year, which is exactly the shape a nightly listening practice takes.
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A recommended mantra for this sacred day
Sarva Mangala Mangalye is the verse sung at the close of Devi worship, and it carries well across nine consecutive nights without wearing thin.
Read the Sanskrit and meaning on the Sarva Mangala Mangalye — Devi Prayer page, or explore the full mantra library.
Date shown for New Delhi, India. Observance can differ by location because tithi, sunrise and timezone affect the applicable date — please confirm local temple or pañcāṅga timings if precise observance times matter to your practice.
Navratri runs nine nights from this date; regional traditions differ on how the ninth night and Dashami are counted.