Dasara (Dusshera) Navaratri Utsav Celebrations – 2025
Dasara (Dusshera) Navaratri Utsav Celebrations – 2025
Sunday 21st September 2025 to Wednesday 1st October 2025
Temple Timings: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM (All Nine Days)
Dinner Prasad: Served daily following Aarti
Dear Devotees,
We warmly invite you to support our temple by becoming a Grand Sponsor, Alankaram Sponsor, Annadanam Sponsor, Saree Sponsor, Garland Sponsor, Chandi Homa Sponsor, or Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva Sponsor.
You can also choose to sponsor any one-day Alankaram and join as a Founding Family Member for Life.
This year, the temple has planned nine days of vibrant celebrations, filled with cultural programs, devotional performances, and sacred pujas — all dedicated to the welfare and spiritual upliftment of our community in Southern California, especially the Los Angeles Metro Area.
🙏 We look forward to your participation and presence at the temple during these auspicious celebrations.
Significance of Dasara (Dusshera) Navrathri
We warmly invite you to support our temple by becoming a Grand Sponsor, Alankaram Sponsor, Annadanam Sponsor, Saree Sponsor, Garland Sponsor, Chandi Homa Sponsor, or Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva Sponsor.
You can also choose to sponsor any one-day Alankaram and join as a Founding Family Member for Life.
This year, the temple has planned nine days of vibrant celebrations, filled with cultural programs, devotional performances, and sacred pujas — all dedicated to the welfare and spiritual upliftment of our community in Southern California, especially the Los Angeles Metro Area.
🙏 We look forward to your participation and presence at the temple during these auspicious celebrations.
Daily Program
Monday 22nd, September 2025
- 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Kalasa Stapana, Mandapa Aavaahana & Kameswari Abhishekam
- 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Nitya puja, Lalita Archana
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Chandi Parayana (Durgapath) and followed by Aarati
- 04:00 PM – 07:30 PM: Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission
- 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Cultural Programmes
- 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Alankara Devatarchana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting, Suvasini Bala Puja & Aarati followed by Dinner Prasad
Tuesday 23rd, Sep 2025 – Tuesday 30th, Sep 2025
- 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Nitya puja, Lalita Archana & Chandi Parayana (Durgapatha)
- 05:00 PM – 08:30 PM: Navavarana Puja by TVK Krishna Murthy Sri Chakreswari Mission, Cultural Programmes, Alankara Devatarchana Sahita Kumkumarchana Lalitha Group Chanting, Suvasini Bala Puja Aarati and followed by Dinner Prasad
Special Program
Sunday 21st Sep 2025
- Sri Siva Kameswari Deeksha Dharana 108 Suvasini/Sumangali Puja & Cultural Programmes
Friday 26th Sep 2025
- 08:30 PM: Mataki Chowki and Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
Saturday 27th Sep 2025
- 10:30 AM: Saraswati Puja For Students, Samoohika Aksharabhyasam
Sunday 28th Sep 2025
- 09:00 AM: Chandi Homam
Wednesday 01st Oct 2025
- 12:00 PM: Shami Puja, Dhampati (9 Dampatis Only) & Balas Puja (27 Bala Pujas)
- 06:30 PM: Sahasra Deepalankaara Seva
Alankaram & Daily Highlights
Day 1 – Padyami – Monday, 22nd September 2025
Bala Tripura Sundari Devi – Prasadam: Pulihora
On the First Day of Sharad Navaratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped as Bala Tripura Sundari, the deity of beauty who governs the heart, mind, and ego. Worshipping her brings protection, fearlessness, and eternal bliss. On this day, girls aged 2 to 8 are revered as incarnations of the goddess, honored with new clothes and special prayers.
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Kalasa Stapana, Mandapa Aavaahana and Kameswari Abhishekam
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Bala Tripura Sundari Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM Onwards: Arati followed by dinner prasad
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07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Bala Tripura Sundari Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM Onwards: Arati followed by dinner prasad
Day 2 – Vidiya – Tuesday, 23rd September 2025
Sri Gayatri Devi – Prasadam: Coconut Rice
On the Second Day of Sharad Navaratri, Sree Gayatri Devi, the embodiment of all Vedas, is worshipped. With five faces of different colors and holding a conch, wheel, mace, and ankush, she is seated on a white lotus, radiating calmness and divine power. Worshipping her grants wisdom, prevents calamities, and brightens the mind, while reciting the Gayatri Mantra is said to equal the power of chanting all four Vedas.
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Gayatri Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM onwards: Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
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08:30 PM onwards: Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Day 3 – Tadiya – Wednesday, 24th September 2025
Annapoorna Devi – Prasadam: Allam Garelu (Ginger Wada)
On the Third Day of Dussehra, Goddess Durga is worshipped as Annapoorna Devi, the provider of nourishment and sustenance. Holding a bowl of rice, she symbolizes the source of life and creation. Meditating on Annapoorna Devi enhances intellect, speech, and affluence, and the bowl (Akshaya Patra) in her hand grants endless blessings. Devotees offer white flowers, Dadyojanam, and Katte Pongal to seek her grace and protection.
07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM: Annapoorna Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM – 10:00 PM onwards: Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and Veda Swasti followed by dinner prasad
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08:30 PM – 10:00 PM onwards: Rasgarba by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and Veda Swasti followed by dinner prasad
Day 4 – Chaviti – Thursday, 25th September 2025
Katyani Devi – Prasadam: Ravvakesari (Halwa)
Katyayani Devi, the sixth form of Navadurga, embodies courage, strength, and righteous power. Born to sage Katyayana, she is worshipped during Dasara for victory over negativity and fulfillment of wishes. Devotees seek her blessings for marriage, harmony, and protection. Her worship removes obstacles and grants prosperity, knowledge, and divine grace.
07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM: Sri Katyayani devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja
08:30 PM – 09:30 PM: Mataki Chowki by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
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08:30 PM – 09:30 PM: Mataki Chowki by Pundit Sidharth Pathak and Team (FREE Event), Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Day 5 – Panchami – Friday, 26th September 2025
Sri Maha Lakshmi Devi – Prasadam: Ravvakesari (Halwa)
Sree Mahalakshmi Devi, in her graceful form, holds lotus flowers and gestures of protection and blessings while served by a king elephant. She embodies the eight forms of Ashtalakshmi, bestowing prosperity, wisdom, wealth, nourishment, power, fertility, courage, and success. Worshipping her during Sharad Navaratri brings good fortune, clears debts, and fulfills financial desires.
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Mahalakshmi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Mataki Chowki and Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
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08:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Mataki Chowki and Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
Day 6 – Shasti – Saturday, 27th September 2025
Sri Lalitha Tripurasundari Devi – Prasadam: Curd Rice
Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi, the divine Mother, is worshipped as the supreme goddess of beauty, wisdom, and power. Seated on the Sri Chakra, she represents harmony of creation, sustenance, and transformation. Devotees invoke her for prosperity, spiritual awakening, and liberation. Her grace fulfills desires, removes obstacles, and bestows ultimate bliss.
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Sri Lalitha Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
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08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Day 7 – Saptami – Sunday, 28th September 2025
Sri Mahachandi Devi
Goddess Chandi, recognized as the fiercest incarnation of ‘Aadi Parashakti’ (Supreme Goddess), is hailed as Chandi in the Devi Mahatmyam of the Markandeya Purana, a revered Hindu text. The scripture reveals that the Nava Chandi Yagya can aid in combating all negative forces and defeating adversarial influences. Engage in this unusual and potent Nava Chandi Yagya to seek the blessings of the formidable Goddess Chandi for vanquishing evil and securing divine protection.
09:00 AM: Chandi Homam , Poornahuti
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Sri Mahachandi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Sponsor Now – $1451/1008
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Sri Mahachandi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
Rasgarba (FREE Event) By Pundit Sidharth Pathak & Team
08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Day 8 – Astami – Monday, 29th September 2025
Sri Saraswathi Devi – Prasadam: Kadambam (Sambar Rice)
The star Mula has very special significance in Sharad Navaratri days. The Goddess Durga Devi bestows her Darshan as Saraswati, the mother of Knowledge, on this sacred day. She emerges in Moola Nakshatram which is why the Moola moon constellation has attained a special significance. The Puranas describe Saraswti Devi as the form of “Brahma Chaitanya.” She sits on a white lotus and holds the Veena, a baton, a clay pot with a spout, a string of prayer beads. She drives away the ignorance and darkness in her devotees with her Abhayam Hasta. She granted the power and glory of words as a great boon to writers like Vyasa, Valmiki, and Kalidasa.
07: 30 PM – 08:30 PM: Sri Saraswathi Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja
08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
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08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Day 9 – Navami – Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Sri Durga Devi – Prasadam: Minapa Garelu (Vada)
Durga Devi, also known as “Aparajitha,” is the invincible protector who wards off misfortunes and guides her devotees toward Moksha. She embodies the energies of Iccha (Self), Gnyana (Knowledge), and Kriya (Movement), empowering her devotees at spiritual, mental, and physical levels. Worshipping her dispels enemies, grants victory, and removes tribulations caused by bad planetary positions. Devotees offer red clothes, red rice grains, and red flowers to seek her blessings
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Onwards: Durga Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja
08:30 PM – 09:30 PM: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
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08:30 PM – 09:30 PM: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Day 10 – Dasami – Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Sri Mahishasuramardini Devi – Prasadam: Paramannam (Kheer)
Sri Mahishasuramardini Devi Mahishasura Mardini Devi, the most fierce of the nine forms of the Goddess, is worshipped on Asvaujasuddha Navami, known as Mahar Navami. She rides a lion and wields weapons, embodying the powers of all Goddesses. After defeating the demon Mahishasura, she becomes a symbol of invincibility and success. Worshipping her eliminates fear, brings strength, and grants powerful positions. Devotees must uphold truth and righteousness, using their powers for the greater good to receive her blessings. The Chandi Saptasathi ritual is performed to honor her.
12:00 PM: Shami Puja, Dhampati (9 Dampatis Only) & Balas Puja (27 Bala Pujas), Sahasra Deepalankara Seva
06:30 PM – 07:30 PM: Sri Mahishasuramardini alankaram, Archana
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM: arati followed dinner
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06:30 PM – 07:30 PM: Sri Mahishasuramardini alankaram, Archana
07:30 PM – 09:30 PM: arati followed dinner
Day 11 – Ekadasi – Thursday, 2nd October 2025
Sri Rajarajeswari Devi – Prasadam: Daddojanam & Laddu
Shiva is embodied as Maha Shiva Lingam with five faces, symbolizing the Pancha Bhootas (Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space). These faces—Sadhyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Satpurusha, and Eshana—together represent the completeness of Nature, or Prakriti. At the center, the Supreme Divine Mother is worshiped as Sri Raja Rajeswari in the Utsava Moorthy form, while the main deity is Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari, symbolizing the highest form of Shakti. This union of Shiva and Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari is honored as “Sri Siva Kameswari,” believed to fulfill the devotees’ desires.
07:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Sri Rajarajeswari Devi archana Sahita Lalita Kumkumarchana, Group Chanting and Suvasini Bala Puja.
08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
Sponsor Now – $1451/1008
08:30 PM onwards: Aarati and followed by dinner prasad
NOTE: Alankaram Sponsor:
$1008 – For Founding Family Members
$1451 – For Non-Founding Family Members. This includes FREE Founding Family Membership for Life. (Learn more details of this membership)
$1008 – For Founding Family Members
$1451 – For Non-Founding Family Members. This includes FREE Founding Family Membership for Life. (Learn more details of this membership)
Sankalpam will be done for all sponsors as per your sponsorship
Grand Sponsor – $5001
All days All pujas/homas during these 9 days
Sponsor can sit near the Kalasam at the Mandapam and perform Kumkumarchana for all 9 days
Sponsor can sit near the Kalasam at the Mandapam and perform Kumkumarchana for all 9 days
Prasadam : Gold plated Silver Lalita Devi Deity
Sponsor Now
Alankaram Sponsor:
$1008 – For Founding Family Members
$1451 – For Non-Founding Family Members. This includes FREE Founding Family Membership for Life. (Learn more details of this membership)
One Day Alankaram & all pujas of that day, daily Kumkumarchana, Chandi Homam, and Sahasra Deepalankarana during the navaratri
Sponsor can sit near the Kalasam at the Mandapam and perform Kumkumarchana on that day
$1451 – For Non-Founding Family Members. This includes FREE Founding Family Membership for Life. (Learn more details of this membership)
One Day Alankaram & all pujas of that day, daily Kumkumarchana, Chandi Homam, and Sahasra Deepalankarana during the navaratri
Sponsor can sit near the Kalasam at the Mandapam and perform Kumkumarchana on that day
Prasadam: Siva Parivaram Silver Deity along with Kumkuma Prasadam
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Sahasra Deepalankarana Seva – $151
Prasadam: Silver Rudrakshamala along with Kumkuma Prasadam
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