Navratri at Ekvira Devi Temple, near Karla Caves in Lonavala
in Maharashtra, is observed in Ashwin month. It is one of the most popular
Shakti temples in Western Maharashtra. The 2023 Navratri festival at Karla
Ekvira Devi Temple is from October 15 to October 23, 2023. The most important
ritual during the period is the Ekvira Devi Palki, which is observed on the
ninth day – October 23, 2023.
The 9-day annual Navratri festival attracts thousands of
people to this popular Shakti Shrine in the region.
Karla Ekvira Devi Temple is dedicated to Mother Goddess
Shakti. Ekvira Devi, an incarnation of
Goddess Shakti, is worshipped mainly in Maharashtra.
Rituals associated with Goddess Durga are performed during
the nine-day period at the temple.
Ashtami and Navami during Navratri are the most important
dates here.
Karla Ekvira Devi Temple Navratri Festival is annually held
from Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi to Navami tithi or the first to ninth
day of waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month as per traditional Hindu lunar
calendar followed in Maharashtra.