Navaratri: The Nine Nights of the Goddess

Written and reviewed by The Kriya Yogi · Updated 25 September 2026

A time of deep reflection and celebration of the feminine force.

The short answers

  • Nine nights of worship.
  • Celebrating divine victory.

Navaratri is the peak of devotional practice for many practitioners.

Approaching it with care

    Cautions worth reading

      What scholars and evidence say

      Sources

        These are living traditions, best approached with a teacher or community where possible. Nothing here is medical advice; check with a clinician before starting a new movement or meditation practice if you have a health condition.