Special Poojas at the Peetam
Navaratri Pooja
Navaratri is a time for purification, rejuvenation, and the removal of negativity. Each day is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, (Shakti) representing various aspects of Her divinenature, such as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswathi. Celebrated with great devotion across BharathVarsha, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, dedicated to the worship of Devi, the divine feminine energy (Shakti).
Vasantha Navarathri
Vasantha Navaratri, celebrated during Vasantha Ruthu in Chaitra Masa from Shukla Paksha Padyami to Navami, honors Goddess Tripura Sundari Rajarajeswari. Goddess Lalitha, revered during this festival, is described in the Lalitha Sahasra Naama Dhyana Sloka as having a saffron-colored body, three eyes, a jewel crown with a moon, and a captivating smile, ruling over the Devathas, Gandharvas, and all beings.
Aashaada Navarathri
Aashaada Navaratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Vaaraahi. As per the Puranas, Vaaraahi serves as one of the ministers of Lord Rajarajeshwari. During the Varsha Ruthu (Rainy Season), from Aashaada Masa Shukla Paksha Padyami to Navami, people worship Goddess Vaaraahi to receive her blessings.
Sharan Navaratri
Goddess Durga is worshiped from Shukla Paksha Padyami to Dashami during Sharad Ruthu in the month of Aashwayuja. During Sharannavaratri, as detailed in the Markandeya Purana, Durga is worshiped in these forms
Maagha Navarathri
Raja Mathangi is worshiped during Maagha Navaratri, celebrated in Shishira Ruthu from Shukla Paksha Padyami to Navami. Maathangi Devi is the Commander-in-chief of Devi Jaganmatha, and people worship Her to attain high positions, royal dignity, and to fulfill various needs and wishes. By worshiping specific forms of Devi during different Navaratris, devotees’ desires and needs are fulf