Welcome to Navratri Celebrations 2024
The Navratri celebrations at the Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru are a union of the physical, subtle and conscious aspects of our being through yogasanas, homas, meditation, prayer, sankalpa, seva, satsang and cultural events. Visitors and devotees throughout the world participate in these events to cultivate the highest human qualities. Peace, love, happiness and vibrance are predominant in the Ashram during this event. We welcome you with open arms to join the celebrations presided over by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
The Significance of Navratri!
"The word ‘Ratri’ means deep rest or relief from three ‘tapas’, three types of fire or botherations- the physical, the subtle, and the conscious. A deep rest can relieve you from all these three botherations.
It’s a time of prayer and rejuvenation. A child is born in nine months. These nine days are like coming out of a mother’s womb once again. Having a new birth."
The Significance of Navratri!
It’s a time of prayer and rejuvenation. A child is born in nine months. These nine days are like coming out of a mother’s womb once again. Having a new birth."
Event Schedule
3rd – 7th Oct: Rudra Puja (7pm) | 8th – 17th Oct: Rudra Puja (9am)
Date |
Event |
Tue, Oct 08th |
6:00 am - Online Durga Saptashati Parayanam 9:00 am - Maha Ganpati Homa, Navagraha Homa, Sri Subramanya Homa, Maha Lakshmi Homa 4:30 pm - Chandi Homa Prarambha 6:00 pm - Lalitha Sahasranam Parayanam |
Wed, Oct 09th |
6:00 am - Online Durga Saptashati Parayanam 9:00 am - Maha Rudra Homa4:30 pm - Maha Sudarshan Homa 4:30 pm - Lalita Sahasranamam Prayanam 5:00 pm - Vishnu Sahasranamam Parayanam |
Thu, Oct 10th |
6:00 am - Online Durga Saptashati Parayanam 7:00 am - Navratri Shat Chandi Homa 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranam Parayanam |
Wed, Oct 11th |
6:00 am - Online Durga Saptashati Parayanam 9:00 am - Rishi Homa 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranamam Prayanam |
Thu, Oct 12th |
6:00 am - Online Durga Saptashati Parayanam 8:00 am - Vidyarambham (Offline only) 6:00 pm - Lalita Sahasranam Parayanam |
Wed, Oct 16th |
9:00 am - Jai Durga Homa |
Note: All timings are subject to change. |
Join the Navratri celebrations
Meditation Programs at Bangalore Ashram
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Navratri Special Courses 2024
Full Day
*Your contribution benefits a host of social projects
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Sanyam Program
*Your contribution benefits a host of social projects
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Silence Retreat Program
*Your contribution benefits a host of social projects
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Happiness Program
*Your contribution benefits a host of social projects
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Medha Yoga Level 2
Full Day
*Your contribution benefits a host of social projects
I want to join Navratri but...
How do we attend Navratri this year?
Good news for all. This year, Chaitra Navratri will be Online & offline. You can attend Chaitra Navratri celebrations at Art of Living Bangalore Ashram or online.
What is a sankalpa?
Sankalpa means intention. The energy created by the homas and pujas held during Navratri can be tapped to strengthen a particular intention. Know more about the power of sankalpa and how it can be taken here.
Can I take sankalpa online?
Are there any online programs that I can do during Navratri?
A number of workshops and programs have been designed to help people to get a deeper experience during Navratri. You can find the list of programs here.
Will Gurudev preside over the celebrations?
Articles on Navratri Celebration
Chaitra Navratri Live Webcast