Sringeri witnesses a magnificent celebration of during Navratri each year. Goddess Sharadamba (a form of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of arts, music and learning) the presiding deity of Sri Sharadamba Temple graces her devotees with divine blessings, adorned in special Alankaram each 9 day of the festival. Navratri Festival 2025 date at Sringeri Sri Sharadamba Temple is from September 22 to October 1, 2025.
The reigning Jagadguru Shankaracharya performs a special
puja to Goddess Sharadamba at noon. A highlight of Sharan Navaratri is the
nightly Darbar, a tradition dating back to the era of Jagadguru Shankaracharya
Sri Vidyaranya.
The Darbar commences with the Jagadguru Shankaracharya,
resplendent in royal attire, leading a procession in front of the Golden Ratha
carrying Goddess Sharadambad. Following the Rathotsava, the Jagadguru assumes
his seat on the Golden Throne, facing the divine presence of Goddess
Sharadamba. The evening's devotional program includes the chanting of
Saptashati, Ashtavadana Seva, and Aarti.
A special Shata Chandi Homam is conducted during Navratri,
along with Veda Parayanam, Valmiki Ramayana Reading, Sri Devi Bhagavatam Reading,
Suvasini puja, Kanya puja, Laksharchanai, and numerous other sacred rituals.
September 22, 2025 - Sri Sharadamba Mahabhishekam,
Jagatprasutika Alankara
September 23, 2025 - Sri Sharada Pratishtha, Hamsavahana
Alankara (Brahmi)
September 24, 2025 - Vrushabhavahana Alankara (Maheshwari)
September 25, 2025 - Vrushabhavahana Alankara (Maheshwari)
September 26, 2025 - Mayuravahana Alankara (Kaumari)
September 27, 2025 - Garudavahana Alankara (Vaishnavi) Shala
Pravesha for Shatachandi Yaga
September 28, 2025 - Mohini Alankara
September 29, 2025 - Saraswati Avahana, Veena Sharada
Alankara
September 30, 2025 - Rajarajeshwari Alankara
October 1, 2025 - Simhavahana Alankara (Chamunda),
Shatachandi Purnahuti,
Gajashwa Puja, Maha Navami Vijayotsava (evening)
October 2, 2025 - Gajalakshmi Alankara,Vijayadashami - Rama
Pattabhisheka Sarga Parayana
October 3, 2025 - Gajalakshmi Alankara, Sri Sharadamba Maha
Rathothsava