Saturday 17 October

Observances

• Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana)

  01:01 – 21:08

  Nine autumn nights of devotion to Durga, ending in Vijayadashami, the celebration of good over ignorance.

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   Sharad Navratri

   Navratri Ashtami Sadhana

   Navratri Ashtami sadhana

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   Today's Mantra

   Mahalakshmi Mantra

   Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha

   Today is Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana). Mahalakshmi Mantra is traditionally chanted.

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   Today's Parihara

   Sesame-oil lamp and seva for Shani

   15 min

   Shanivara is ruled by Shani. Today's parihara honours the day.

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