Navaratri is a nine day festival celebrated in India to honor the Mother Goddess in all her avatars (forms). The word Navratri is derived from Sanskrit which means nine nights – nava (nine)ratri (night). Nine forms of maa Durga is worshipped during these nine nights and days.. The Navratri 2016 is celebrated from October 1st till October 11th. It is one of the festivals celebrated across the length and breadth of India, though the celebrations in one part of the country is quite different than the other.
Navaratri is one the flagship events in Sringeri Sharadamba Temple and celebrated with great importance during the nine days with both religious and cultural events. Maha prasadam is available on all the main days of the navaratri.
Devi Sharadamba will adorn a new alankaram every day. CLICK Here to learn more about the alakarams on all days of Navaratri.
The Schedule of religious events starting from September 30 are :
Scroll further down for Cultural Programs during Navaratri.
Sept. 30, Friday
Mahalaya Amavasya &
HH Chandrashekhara Bharati Aradhana |
9am: Sharadamba Abhishekam
11.00: Guru Paduka Pooja
12 noon: Pitru Tarpanam |
Please pre-register for Tarpanam. Bring pancha patre+uddarani, rice/dal, green vegetables.
Donation $21 |
Oct 1, Sat
First Day of Navaratri |
9.30 am-noon:
GLOBAL Vishnu Sahasranama chanting (5 times)
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We are requesting atleast 108 people to join in this special event for world peace held all over the world at the same time. The total numbers will be reported to the Global VSN organization (Free for all to join). Lunch will be served after the chanting |
Oct 2, Sun |
9.30 am:
Lalita Homam |
Sponsorship: $51/ |
Oct 3 to Oct 10
Daily |
AM: Daily Poojas
PM: Trishati Archana
7.30 pm: Rathotsavam daily |
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Oct. 7, Friday |
10 am onwards:Saraswati Pooja -
individual Families can preform |
Sponsorship; $31/
Please bring rice, coconut, fruits, flowers |
Oct. 8, Saturday |
10 am onwards:Saraswati Pooja -
individual Families can preform |
Sponsorship; $31/
Please bring rice, coconut, fruits, flowers |
Oct. 9, Sunday |
8 am:
Guruvandana
CHANDI HOMAM Suvasini/Kanya/Dampati pooja (Click for details) |
See below for sponsorship details |
Oct 10, Holiday Monday |
4- 6 pm:
Lalita Sahasranama Parayana -Samoohika (5 times) |
We request atleast 108 people to join in this chanting on this auspicious day |
Oct. 11, Tuesday
Vijaya Dasami |
7 pm: Special poojas, Archanas |
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Oct 15, Sat
Poornami |
9am: Sharadamba Abhishekam
10.30 am: Hanuman Chalisa
6.30 pm: Satyanarayana Pooja |
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Oct. 30, Sun. |
Deepavali-
6.30 PM: Vilakku Pooja |
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RANGOLI/KOLAM PRESENTATIONS
SVBF invites all Rangoli/Kolam artists to present their art in front of Devi Sharadamba. Different artists/groups can present daily during Navaratri. Pre-registration is a must. For additional details & book the date please contact: info@svbfcanada.com
ARTS/CRAFTS EXHIBITIONS
SVBF Canada invites all artists to exhibit their arts/crafts/ etc. in the museum during Navaratri. For further information & Guidelines please contact: Param Bhat 416-737-1270
SAREES OFFERINGS TO SHARADAMBA DURING NAVARATRI
ALL SARI OFFERINGS MUST BE REGISTERED AT THE FRONT DESK. During Navaratri First two saris each day will be offered for Sharadamba, next for Durga Devi. Please check front desk for availability & requirements during Navaratri.
Date |
Event/ Alankara |
Sharadambha Saree colour |
September 30 |
Mahalaya Amavasya
Sri Sharadamba Mahabhisheka, Jagatprasutika |
Yellow |
October 01 |
Brahmi - (Hamsavahini) |
Blue |
October 02 |
Maheshwari (Vrishabha vahana) |
Green/Blue |
October 03 |
Kaumari (Mayura vahana) |
Green |
October 04 |
Vaishnavi (Garuda vahini), |
Red |
October 05 |
Indrani Kamadhenu |
Purple |
October 06 |
Mohini |
Pink |
October 07 |
Saraswati Veena Sharada |
White |
October 08 |
Raja Rajeshwari Simha Vahini |
Red/Purple |
October 09 |
Durgashtami - Chandi Homa |
Red |
October 10 |
Maha Navami |
Red |
October 11 |
Vijaya Dasami Shakambari |
Any |
Requirements:
• During Navaratri only good Silk saris will be draped on Sharadamba. Colour requirements are as shown above.
• 1st sari donated will be draped on Sharadamba & the subsequent saris will be offered to Sri Durga or worn as shawl for Devi or offered at her lotus feet.
• Devi worn saris can be claimed back only by the donor for a donation of $50/, after the end of Navaratri.
• All Saris shall be registered & given at the front desk well before Navaratri. Only such registered saris will be offered to Devi. Temple management is not responsible for saris not registered at the front desk.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS:
Music groups are invited to present Sangeeta Seva during Navaratri. For details and book a time please contact: Bhavani Shankar msbshankar@yahoo.com or Param Bhat at bhat9040@rogers.com
Weekdays: 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Weekends & Holidays: 4 to 6 pm & 6.30-7.30 pm
DAILY EVENTS:
Devi Sharadamba’s alankaram’s will be changed Daily-see web site for details
Lalita Sahasranamam: Daily: 6 – 6.30 pm during Navaratri
Rathotsavam& Ashtavadhana Seva : Daily 7.30-8.30 pm
Maha Prasadam: Every night during Navaratri: served after the Pooja
Weekends: Lunch Prasadam after Pooja
Please e-mail: info@svbfcanada.com or call 416-737-1270 for specific details.
Navaratri Sponsorships:
$ 1,001 9 days Navaratri –all poojas & Utsavams
$ 251 Chandi Homam, Full day pooja, Utsavam
$ 201 One Full day pooja & Rathotsavam
$ 101 Evening Pooja & Rathotsavam- 1 day
$ 201 Annadanam – 1 day
$ 51 Sharadamba Abhishekam, Sept 30 or Oct 15
151 Vastra daanam (if sari is provided by Temple)
$ 11 Archana during Navaratri
$ 21 Guru Paduka Pooja
$ 21 Vidyarambha or Aksharabhyasa
$ 31 Pitru Tarpanam, Sept. 30
CHANDI HOMAM, Oct. 9
$ 251 Chandi Homam, Full day pooja, Utsavam
$ 101 Chandi Homam
$ 31 Each Adhyaya ahuti
$ 21 Homa Dravya
$ 201 Annadanam
$51 Perform Suvasini or Kanya Pooja

For more details please contact: Bhavani Shankar msbshankar@yahoo.com or
Param Bhat at bhat9040@rogers.com
Date / Day / Time |
Name of the Group / Teacher |
Type of Program |
Saturday October 01
4.00 pm -5.00 pm |
Vasumathi Nagarajan |
Navavarna Kritis |
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm |
Veenalayam |
Veena |
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Gaana Varshini- Sandhya Srivatsan |
Carnatic Music (Vocal) |
Sunday October 02
10.30 am - Noon |
Arvind Gupta |
Toys from Trash _ Free Workshop |
4.00 pm - 4.30 pm |
Children of Heritage Class |
Shloka Chanting |
4.45 pm - 6.00 pm |
Valli Krishnamurthy |
Carnatic Vocal / Bharatanatyam |
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Anandi Narayanan/
Lavanya Krishnan |
Bhajans |
Monday October 03
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Lavanya Krishnan |
Carnatic Music (Vocal) |
Tuesday October 04
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Supraja Sridharan |
Carnatic Music (Vocal) |
Wednesday October 05
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Sriram Bala |
Mridangam Ensemble |
Thursday October 06
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Shasti Group |
Bhajans |
Friday October 07
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
SVBF Soundarya Lahari Group |
Soundarya Lahari Chanting |
Saturday October 08
10.30 am - 12.00 Noon |
Swami Maheshananda Saraswathi
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Yoga and Pravachan |
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm |
Vinayak Hegde |
Bhajans |
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm |
Akhila Balaji |
Carnatic Music (Vocal) |
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Vidya Nataraj |
Carnatic Music (Vocal) |
Sunday October 09
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm |
Sharada Bhat Group |
Bhajans by children |
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm |
Sai Sruthi - students of Radhika Anand |
Devi Krithis |
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Archana Sriram |
Carnatic Vocal / Violin |
Monday October 10
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm |
Natarajan |
Carnatic Violin |
4.00 pm - 6.30 pm |
All Devotees |
Lalitha Sahasranama Parayanam (5 times) |
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Gauri Guha |
Hindusthani Bhajans |
Tuesday October 11
6.30 pm - 7.30 pm |
Sri Laasya Kala Kendra |
Carnatic Vocal / Bharatanatyam |