Durga Devi Immersion – Concluding Event of Durga Navratri

Durga Nimajjan also called as Visarjan is the last and concluding event of Durga Navarathri.

In some places it is performed on Dussehra / Vijaya Dashami / Dasara / Dassara.

In 2008, it is celebrated on 9th October, Thursday or 10th October, Friday.

The day of this event may depend on the regional traditions of a place.

On the same day, devotees burn the giant effigies of Ravana

Raja Rajeshwari Devi- Goddess for Tenth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Rajrajeshwari Devi is the Goddess to worship on the day of Vijaya Dashami.

Pray to the Godess and be blessed by her blissful looks.

Some Popular temples of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi :

• Rajarajeshwari Temple is siturated at Polali in Kariyangala village in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state.
  
• Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Palarivarrom near Kochi, Kerala
  
• Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Bangalore.

Vijaya Dashami 2009

In 2009, Vijaya Dashami is celebrated on September 26. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. On this day, Mother Goddess Shakti demolished bufello demon Mahishasura.

And, Lord Sri Rama killed demon king Ravanasura and returned to his kingdon Ayodhya where his people celebrated the festival of success (Vijaya Dashami). On the day of Vijaya Dashami, Ravanasura, who is also called Dashakanta was killed, to commemorate his defeat this festival is also called as ‘Dussehra’ / Dasara / Dassara.

‘Ravanasura Vadha’ – a tradition of blasting the idol of Ravana is performed.

More details and information about Dasara and Durga Navratri

Sri Durga Devi – Goddess For Eighth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Durga Devi is the Goddess for the eighth day of Durga Navarathri

In 2008, during the festival of Durga Navrathri, on 7th October, Tuesday, Goddess Sri Durga Devi is worshipped.

This day is very important as a part of the navratri celebrations in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada.

Durga Ashtami is celebrated on this day.

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Goddess For Sixth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the goddess for Sixth day of Durga Navarathri.

In 2008, on 5th October, Sunday is the day dedicated to the Goddess during Durga Navarathri.

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the Godess of prosperity.

In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is worshipped on the day.

Gayathri Mata – Goddess of Third Day of Durga Navratri

Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri.

In 2008, on 2nd October, Thursday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states.

Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred texts.

In Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada the third day is dedicated to Shri Gayatri Mata.

Sri BalaTripura Sundari Devi – Goddess of Second Day of Durga Navratri

In South Indian states, on second day of Durga Navarathri, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped. Bala Tripura is a form of Goddess Durga Devi.

Especially in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is celebrated with utmost devotion.

October 2nd, Wednesday is the day to worship Sri BalaTripuraSundari Devi during Durga Navratri in 2008.

Lalitha Panchami – A Day Dedicated To Lalitha Devi

Lalitha Panchami is the fith day of Durga Navratri. It is the most auspicious day of Navarathri.

Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari Devi, a form of Supreme Goddess – Goddess Mother Shakti.

Lalitha Devi sits on Sri Chakram and holds a bow of sugarcane and some other weapons.

She has four arms and she sits on a ‘Simhasanam’.

She sits on Sri Chakram. Sri Chakram is the most sacred thing for Hindus.

In 2009, Lalitha Panchami falls on September 23.

Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari Devi is the form Goddess, worshipped on the fifth day of Durga Navratri in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Devi Temple.

Lalitha Panchami 2009 – Lalita Panchami in 2009