Navaratri – “Nava” means nine and “Ratri” means nights. According to the Shakta and Vaishnava Puranas, Navaratri theoretically falls twice or four times a year. Of these, the Sharada Navaratri near autumn equinox (September–October) is the most celebrated and the Vasanta Navaratri near spring equinox (March–April) is the next most significant to the culture of the Indian sub-continent. In all cases, Navaratri falls in the bright half of the Hindu luni-solar months. The celebrations vary by region, leaving much to the creativity and preferences of the Hindus worldwide. As part of Navaratri celebrations, Parvathi Devi is adorned with nine different Alankaram’s (dressed-up with silk clothes and jewelry) during the nine evenings.

You are cordially invited to participate with your family and friends on this auspicious occasion of Sri Devi Navratri Celebrations starting on Sunday, October 15th and ending on Monday, October 23rd at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of Central Illinois. Please participate in the pooja events and get Sri Mata Lakshmi, Sri Mata Saraswati, and Sri Mata Durga Blessings. Please see the below flyer for program details.

• We have 10 Pramukh Yazmaan slots for every Devi Kumkumkarchana Pooja
• On the first day of Navratri, Sunday, October 15th Morning, we will have “Devi Navratri Kalasha Sthapana”
• Every evening during Navratri, we will have “Sri Devi Parayanam” and “Kumkumarchana Pooja
• And on the last day of Navratri, Monday, October 23rd Evening, we will have “Vijaya Dasami Pooja”

You may also wish to participate by sponsoring one of the puja items mentioned in the flyer. Your best wishes and any contribution will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to sponsor for any pooja, please send a message to our Temple Priest Sharma Ji at 630-247-0173 or email htcscipooja@gmail.com. Devotees can pay the sponsorship amount using PayPal or can pay at Temple Kioski or can contact Sharma Ji with your payment information.

*** We have Garba everyday at 9:00 PM ***