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9 Nights of the Divine Mother

Kolhapur's grandest festival — nine nights of Devi worship, the world-famous Kirnotsav sun-ray darshan, and the night aartis of Chandrakala more.

Kirnotsav Sun-Ray Darshan

At dawn, the rising sun's rays fall directly on the Mahalakshmi idol through the temple's east-facing door — a divine spectacle on 3–4 days of Navratri.

9 Days of Devi Sthapana

Ghatasthapana on the first day, with Devi in a new form of the Goddess honoured each day through Ashtami and Navami.

Night Aartis & More

The renowned night aarti of Mahalaxmi, along with Vedic rituals and thousands of pilgrims from across Maharashtra.

Nine Forms of the Goddess — Day by Day

Day 11

Shailputri

Gray shari: devotion and the chants of the first form of Parvati.

Day 22

Brahmacharini

Gray shari: austerity and penance honoured on this day.

Day 33

Chandraghanta

Gray shari: peace of mind and courage.

Day 44

Kushmanda

Orange shari: the cosmic energy that created the universe.

Day 55

Skandamata

Orange shari: the motherly form of the Goddess.

Day 66

Katyayani

Orange shari: fierce and courageous devotion.

Day 77

Kalratri

White shari: removing fear and darkness.

Day 88

Mahagauri

White shari: peace and purity — Maha Ashtami.

Day 99

Siddhidatri

White shari: Siddhi, powers and blessings of Maha Navami.

Be Part of the Grand Navratri Seva

Book the 9-day Navratri Seva, Devi Sthapana, Kirnotsav offering or a daily Kumkumarchan for Chaitra or Sharadiya Navratri — performed in your family's names.