Navaratri - Jai ma Durga!
- Christine Lieber
- 26. Sept.
- 5 Min. Lesezeit
Wir feiern Navaratri – das Fest der großen Göttin Durga, die sich in vielen Formen und Farben zeigt. Die neun Farben sind Orange, Weiß, Rot, Königsblau, Gelb, Grün, Grau, Violett und Pfauenblau/Peacock-Green.
Wir feiern die weibliche Kraft, die uns nährt, die uns trägt und uns Halt gibt. Wir feiern die Macht loszulassen, zu erneuern, zu empfangen, zu erschaffen.
Du findest auf Spotify „Lichterwacht“ zu jedem Tag eine Navaratri-Botschaft mit einer geführten Meditation. Stimme dich ein auf dein Licht, möge deine innere Kraft erwachen.
Du selbst bist das Licht, vergiss das nicht.
Hier geht's zur DEVI Meditation von Tag 8: MAHAGAURI DEVI
Alle Devi-Meditationen findest du auf Spotify: Licht Erwacht
Hier ein kurzer Überblick (Quelle www.bhaktimarg.com/navratri-2025-dates-timings-significance)
Day 1 – 22 September 2025 (Monday): Maa Shailputri
The festival begins by honoring Maa Shailputri, the Himalayan princess of divinity, depicted atop a bull with a trident in one hand and a lotus in the other. Her presence symbolizes strength, stability, and grounding.
Color of the Day: Orange – a vibrant shade that represents energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
Mantra: Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah
Worshipping Maa Shailputri helps devotees build a strong spiritual foundation and removes fears. On this day, lighting a ghee lamp and offering pure ghee to Maa Shailputri is a cherished ritual among devotees. This form of Maa Durga is associated with the Muladhara Chakra (root chakra), making her worship especially powerful for those seeking balance and stability in life.
Day 2 – 23 September 2025 (Tuesday): Maa Brahmacharini
On the second day, devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini, the goddess of penance, devotion, and wisdom. She is seen holding a rosary in one hand and a kamandal (water pot) in the other.
Color of the Day: White – symbolizing purity, peace, and inner calm.
Mantra: Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
Maa Brahmacharini blesses her devotees with strength, patience, and wisdom. Fasting on this day is believed to bring peace and harmony. She represents the Swadhisthana Chakra (sacral chakra), which governs emotions, creativity, and balance. Offerings of sugar and fruits are considered auspicious.
Day 3 – 24 September 2025 (Wednesday): Maa Chandraghanta
The third day of Navratri is devoted to Maa Chandraghanta, the fierce warrior Goddess who embodies courage and offers protection to her devotees. She rides a lion and wears a bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead, which gives her the name “Chandraghanta.”
Color of the Day: Red – symbolizing power, passion, and fearlessness.
Mantra: Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
Chanting her mantra helps devotees remove obstacles, overcome fear, and protect themselves from negative forces. Maa Chandraghanta is associated with the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus chakra), which governs willpower and confidence. Devotees often prepare kheer or milk-based sweets as offerings on this day.
Day 4 – 25 September 2025 (Thursday): Maa Kushmanda
On the fourth day, devotees worship Maa Kushmanda, who is believed to have created the universe with her radiant smile. She is the source of light, vitality, and positivity.
Color of the Day: Royal Blue – representing calmness, prosperity, and stability.
Mantra: Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah
Maa Kushmanda showers her devotees with health, prosperity, and happiness. Her worship is connected to the heart chakra, nurturing love, compassion, and positivity. Offering pumpkin and green vegetables is considered auspicious.
Day 5 – 26 September 2025 (Friday): Maa Skandamata
The fifth day is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya (also known as Skanda). She is a symbol of motherly love, compassion, and wisdom.
Color of the Day: Yellow – associated with knowledge, positivity, and joy.
Mantra: Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah
Her worship brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Maa Skandamata represents the Vishuddha Chakra (throat chakra), which governs truth and communication. Devotees usually offer bananas and yellow-colored sweets to the Goddess.
Day 6 – 27 September 2025 (Saturday): Maa Katyayani
The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani, the warrior form of Durga. She is known to destroy evil and protect her devotees. Many unmarried girls also worship her to find a good life partner.
Color of the Day: Green – representing growth, harmony, and prosperity.
Mantra: Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah
Chanting this mantra helps devotees remove obstacles, attract blessings, and fulfill desires. Maa Katyayani is linked with the Ajna Chakra, or third eye chakra, which guides intuition and deep spiritual insight. Honey and sweets are offered to her.
Day 7 – 28 September 2025 (Sunday): Maa Kalaratri
On the seventh day, devotees worship Maa Kalaratri, the fiercest form of Goddess Durga. Despite her terrifying appearance, she is believed to be the destroyer of negativity, ignorance, and fear.
Color of the Day: Grey – symbolizing strength, transformation, and balance.
Mantra: Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah
Worshipping her removes obstacles, enemies, and negative influences. She represents the Sahasrara Chakra (crown chakra), guiding devotees toward ultimate liberation. As part of the rituals, devotees present jaggery and sesame seeds to the Goddess to invite her grace and protection.
Day 8 – 29 September 2025 (Monday): Maa Mahagauri
The eighth day, also known as Durga Ashtami, is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri. She is known for her radiant beauty, purity, and calm nature. Devotees believe that worshipping her washes away sins and blesses them with peace.
Color of the Day: Purple – representing spirituality, devotion, and dignity.
Mantra: Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah
On this day, many devotees perform Kanya Pujan, where young girls are worshipped as manifestations of Goddess Durga. Coconut, sweets, and flowers are offered. Maa Mahagauri is associated with the Sahasrara Chakra, symbolizing divine knowledge.
Day 9 – 1 October 2025 (Wednesday): Maa Siddhidatri
The ninth day, known as Navami, is devoted to Maa Siddhidatri, the Goddess who grants perfection and divine powers (siddhis) to her devotees. She completes the Navratri worship by granting wisdom and fulfillment.
Color of the Day: Peacock Green – symbolizing prosperity, vitality, and balance.
Mantra: Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
Her worship is believed to fulfill wishes and guide devotees toward enlightenment. She governs all chakras, representing ultimate perfection. Devotees usually offer sesame seeds, fruits, and flowers.
SIgnificance of Navaratri
More than a cultural event, Navratri is a time for spiritual reflection, devotion, and inner growth. It marks the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura, reminding us that good always triumphs over evil. Each day teaches a lesson of courage, devotion, balance, and wisdom.
Every region in India brings its own unique traditions and customs to Navratri, making the festival a colorful and diverse celebration. In Gujarat, people gather every night for Garba and Dandiya Raas. In West Bengal, Navratri merges with grand Durga Puja pandals where Maa Durga’s idols are worshipped with artistic splendor. In North India, Ramlila performances retell the story of Lord Rama, culminating in the burning of Ravana’s effigy on Dussehra.
This diversity makes Navratri a festival that is not just religious but also cultural, uniting people across India.
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