Chaitra (Vasanta) Navaratri चैत्र (वसन्त) नवरात्रि
The Navarātrī (nine nights) festival is celebrated several times a year. The most important of which is Śārada Navarātri that comes in the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere, usually around October of each year. The Chaitra navarātri comes at the start of the summer season in the Indian subcontinent.
Navarātri or 9 Nights of Goddess are considered very important for Śaktas (who worship Divine Mother in the form of Śakti), in order to receive blessings of the Divine Mother Śakti in various forms such as Śrī Durga, Śrī Vārāhi, Śrī Lalita Tripurasundari, Śrī Śakambari, Śrī Cāmuṇḍā etc. Some worship the 9 forms of Durga, also called as Nava Durga on each day of the Navarātri-s.
The very beginning of Chaitra (also called Vasanta) Navarātri, marks the start of the New Year for the Southern Indian states of Andhra, Telangana and Karnataka and is celebrated as the Ugādi festival. The nineth day of the Navarātri, marks the birthday of Śrī Tārā Devi and is celebrated as Śrī Tārā. The same day is also celebrated as Śrī Rāma Navami, the birthday of Lord Rāma, who is revered as an incarnate of the Preserver of the Universe Lord Viṣṇu. The navaratri itself is dedicated to the Divine Mother Śrī Tārā Devi and She is the primary focus of this festive season.
Prayers to the Daśamahāvidyā-s, the ten manifestations of the Divine Mother Kāli, recital of Śrī Lalita Sahasranāma, Śrī Durgā Saptaśati during these nine nights and days, is considered very auspicious and result fetching.
The festival falls on 19th March in the Western Hemisphere and 20th March in the Eastern Hemisphere and ends on March 27th and 28th March respectively.
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This article is written by Krishna Vallapareddy and can be contacted at Krishna@manblunder.com






March 23, 2026 12:03 AM
To keep devotees informed, the Tamasic energy of our Universe has reached 70% and is increasing. The other 30% is divided between Rajas and Sattva; more Rajas and very little Sattva. When the Tamasic energy of a Universe reaches 100%, the Universe is destroyed, but Pralaya already has considerable strength at around 90%. How does this affect spiritual practice? This means that Gods/Goddesses who operate more on the Tamasic Guna are more efficient than Gods/Goddesses who operate more on the Rajas and Sattva Gunas. This doesn't mean that these Gods/Goddesses are weak, but rather that it is more difficult to establish a connection with them. Even if you have Siddhi from them, the energy is quite affected before it reaches you because of the Tamasic force that limits and obscures the original light. This explains why many Saints cannot do such extraordinary things today. 70% Tamasic force is a lot. However, Arut Perum Jothi is the only type of force that is not affected by this and can descend without diminishing its light. When Vallalar sacrificed his body, he fixed this force called Arut Perum Jothi into the matter of the Universe. Therefore, this tamasic force will not reach 100% and destroy the Universe because of the force called Arut Perum Jothi that is fixed into matter by Vallalar. There will come a time when this light will deliver a collective "blow" to this tamasic force that will drastically reduce this percentage, causing it to decrease more and more. In the past, Vallalar met with the deity presiding over the Hadi Panchadashi; this deity guided him to the deity presiding over the Kadi Panchadashi; and the Divine Mother of the Kadi Vidya guided him to the presence of Nataraja. Vallalar explained the problem of creation to Nataraja and his desire to be embraced on Earth. In response, Nataraja gave him the Arut Perum Jothi Mantra and explained that this was the only solution to his desire. But it is not enough to have the Mantra; we must become it, know its profound meaning. Apparently, only a divine substance called "Arul" can save this creation, and it was already fixed in the matter of this Universe when Vallalar sacrificed his body. It's not that other Mantras and paths are weak. For example, the Saint called Tirumūlar achieved something similar to what Vallalar achieved, but that was a long time ago when the Tamasic force of the Universe was not so high. It was much lower in Tirumūlar's time. What does this mean? It means that a fruit that would have been obtained in 10 years in the past would take thousands of years today because of the Tamasic force. Vallalar explains this problem by saying that if he dedicated himself to another Mantra and force for many years, he would obtain an insignificant result. Given the short human lifespan and tamasic energy operating at 70%, the only alternative Nataraja saw was to show how to obtain "Arul" for Vallalar. It's important to say that my intention is not to belittle anyone, but rather to explain why things are as they are today.
March 23, 2026 02:03 PM
Dear tivra ji , could you please tell us the mantra of lord nataraj? Could you please tell us how to worship lord nataraj so that we could also become like vallalar someday or progress in spiritual aspect of our life ?. Could you give more information on lord nataraj like you gave on other forms of lord shiva ?.
March 23, 2026 06:03 PM
Reverential salutations at the holy feet of Gurudev Shri Tivra Ji. In the present time, certain questions have arisen in my heart regarding the increase of cosmic tamasic energy, the pace of spiritual practice, the accessibility of divine forces, and the influence of worship of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira. By your grace, if light could be shed upon these questions, it would be a great blessing for me. I humbly seek your permission to ask these questions and also pray to receive your guidance through their answers. When tamasic energy in the universe has reached 70%, how quickly can the worship of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira bear fruit in the present age? Does Mother Vipreet Pratyangira create a protective shield around the practitioner amid increasing tamasic forces? If tamasic force moves toward 100%, do fierce divine powers like Mother Vipreet Pratyangira actively preserve cosmic balance? In the present era, can the worship of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira give more direct spiritual experiences than deities associated mainly with sattva? How does the worship of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira transform tamas, rajas, and sattva within a practitioner? Can Mother Vipreet Pratyangira reverse negative tamasic attacks and turn them in favor of the practitioner? In an age where spiritual light feels limited, how does Mother Vipreet Pratyangira grant divine protection? Can a practitioner receive rapid inner awakening through the grace of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira even in a tamasic age? Is there a subtle relationship between Arut Perum Jyoti and Mother Vipreet Pratyangira — where one is pure grace-light and the other is force that pierces tamas? If many spiritual paths now give slower results, can the worship of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira be considered especially important in this age? Does Mother Vipreet Pratyangira work simultaneously on karmic obstacles and external negative energies? Can it be said that Mother Vipreet Pratyangira is one of the major divine forces of resistance in the current era? Why is the bija mantra of Mother Vipreet Pratyangira often experienced as especially intense in the present age? Does Mother Vipreet Pratyangira only protect, or does she also awaken the hidden inner fire of the practitioner? Are fierce goddess practices becoming more necessary today because cosmic vibrations have become heavier?
March 27, 2026 01:03 AM
Namaste Dear Tivra, mostly when you are explaining a topic before the conclusion you scatter some "Gold Nuggets" during your conversation. One of the gold nuggets mentioned is "Arut Perum Jothi". To benefit more from this mantra, would it be beneficial to either at the beginning or the end to chant Arul? Or is simply chanting the complete Arut Perum Jothi mantra enough, because its essence is Arul anyway? Thanks in advance for your guidance.
March 28, 2026 01:03 AM
NAMASTE TĪVRA JI, can you please talk about 7 veils in detail mentioned by Vallalār and most effective deity with respective veils. I also came across a similar idea in Islamic literature where 7 veils are mentioned in Quran " First is the veil of intellect, second the veil of knowledge, third the veil of the heart, fourth the veil of the soul, fifth sense perception, sixth desire, and seventh will. Do they differ fundamentally in their approach? Thank you very much.
March 23, 2026 04:03 PM
Namste tivra ji, we as collective consciousness need more information as what currently need to be done so the individual consciousness can trigger the changes in collective consciousness please answer if possible and time allow you to.
March 23, 2026 07:03 PM
I will list the deities within Tantra that are the most effective within the current condition of the Universe (universal tamasic force at 70%): Śūlinī Durgā, Atharvaṇa Bhadrakālī, Viparīta Pratyaṅgirā, Mohinī Mātaṅgī, Aṣṭabhujī Mahāsarasvatī, Vanadurgā, Mahā Vārāhī, Bagalāmukhī, Mahānīlasarasvatī, Mahālakṣmī, Bhuvaneśvarī, Aghora Kubjikā, Trailokyamohana Gaṇapati, Svacchanda Bhairava, Cintāmaṇi Bālā, Ūrdhvāmnāya Hādi Bagalānanā, Kātyāyanī Durgā, Guhyaṣoḍaśī, Siddhikarālī Guhyakālī, Chinnamastā. Among all these, Sūlinī Durgā and Atharvaṇa Bhadrakali are unbeatable. The secret lies in the fact that these two dissolve specific veils of Tirodhana Śakti (the power that veils the various layers of the Soul and the Divine) which, once removed, cause all other veils to fall away quickly. Sūlinī Durgā removes a very dense veil at the bottom, while Atharvaṇa Bhadrakālī removes it at the top. Once these two veils are removed, Lalitā can manifest with great strength and freedom. BUT these mothers must be worshipped correctly. Seek guidance on how to worship these mothers correctly.
March 24, 2026 09:03 AM
Namaste Tivra, forgive me for constantly repeating and demanding from you. I have asked you about Guhya Shodasi multiple times, but I have not heard back from you. Have I got no Grace? Have I made any mistakes? Have I asked for something undeserving?. I do not know. I do not need the mula mantra, but I kindly request you to reveal her connection with guhyakali and guhyasundari and Hadi vidyamba. And her from and meditation. I will never use this knowledge for my own self benefit and my selfish needs. Kindly help me.
March 24, 2026 04:03 PM
namaste Tīvraji, forgive me too, i just want to ask once more if you would tell on Rajyasiddhilakshmi as rasakamahalakshchrim halamakakşahraphrachrim camlahakşa sakalahrum hraphraim phat phat phat namah svaha hrasaglakşavyraum raphrom vyraklakşahramlum rajyasiddhilakşmi. No one to ask except you, - i will practice it anyway, i already do for half a year, still if i had some verbal clarity - bijas meaning, dhyanam, at least just what is the main difference between this Vidya and śrim hrim klim plum aim hrim klim paum kşim klim siddhilakşmyai namah klim paum hrim aim? excuse me for this repetitive request, i am so grateful for all you gave.
March 24, 2026 11:03 PM
Dear Tivra JI, pleaseee reveal the Upasana paddhati of MA Tara, Please give us this GIft/Bhiksha because Ma Tara Jayanti is approaching as well, please I am begging with sincere devotion and hope, please reveal the best method to worship her , Thank you. Jai Maa
March 24, 2026 11:03 PM
Hello amargi, can please tell me "rasakamahalakshchrim halamakakşahraphrachrim camlahakşa sakalahrum hraphraim phat phat phat namah svaha hrasaglakşavyraum raphrom vyraklakşahramlum rajyasiddhilakşmi" what is this is it a mantra of Rajyasiddhilakshmi ?
March 25, 2026 12:03 AM
hi Kashik, check the last comment of Prince here https://manblunder.com/articlesview/sri-para-shodasi-rajya-siddhi-lakshmi-maha-mantra
March 25, 2026 05:03 AM
Hello Tivra. Can you please share some mantras of Mohini Matangi Devi for all upasakas of the goddess Raja Matangi. Many have done exhaustive sadhana of Raja Matangi devi and wanted to know if she is the same as Mohini Matangi or whether the two are different. If they are different then please share some information about and vidyas of Mohini Matangi Devi.
March 28, 2026 05:03 PM
Dear Tīvra ji, I'm requesting you to please throw some light on Cintāmaṇi Bālā. What's Her nature? What is Her mantra? What's the upāsana paddati? Who is qualified for Her sādhanā. Her name itself has captured my attention.
March 23, 2026 09:03 PM
Finally, I ask that attention and priority be given to Śūlinī Durgā. This extraordinary form of the Divine Mother removes the most troublesome veil that conceals the true nature of the Soul and the Divine. It is a green veil that has a lower part and an upper part. Śūlinī Durgā removes the lower veil, which is the most difficult to remove. When you try to remove the other veils before removing this one, they become very difficult to dissolve. When this lower veil falls, everything else dissolves very quickly, and Pratyangira becomes more secure.
March 24, 2026 09:03 PM
Dear Tīvra, You had mentioned earlier that TripuraBhairavi Devi is closest to humans and she should be worshipped to the max and somehow we have to reach her feet. She gives both material n spiritual growth. But here you have suggested worshippng Śūlinī Durgā Devi. Is this sadhana for faster spiritual growth n not material growth? U havn't listed TripuraBhairavi Devi in the list of Devi's that act fast in Tamasic times. Is it because, as u said earlier she is more approchable form of Pratyangira Devi only and you have listed Pratyangira Devi as one among most effective within the current condition of the Universe? Would reciting Śūlinī Durgā Devi's Astotra help along with reciting TripuraBhairavi Devi astotra stotram you provided? I found a tamil version of Śūlinī Durgā Devi astotra online though. Here is the url to astotra, could you kindly go through n tell us if its correct or not? Thank you for providing all this knowledge. https://temple.dinamalar.com/Slogandetails.php?id=1787
March 24, 2026 10:03 PM
Namste nashmkm, i think you didn't properly understand what tivra ji was talking about. The Sadhana of Tripura Bhairavi that was suggested by tivra ji was for panchkuta Mantra which will help you overcome five Kanchan and three Mala through Maya which are the limitation of body by transcending these limitation the fruit received by reciting any Mantra will be like an ocean. In work of Vallar, vallar talk about 7 veils hiding the truth out of the 7 veils the green veils is the most thickest and difficult to overcome but once it's destroyed the other 6 start to collapse very quickly. I think the main goal tivra ji have here towards people is for the realisation of truth.
March 25, 2026 04:03 PM
Hi Kashik.I was referencing Tivra's comments dated Dec 16th,Jan 12th..etc He knows very well the biggest hindrance to spiritual progress for many is financial problems and he had given 2 solutions to it First was on Dec 16th dealing with Kabbalah. Then on Jan 16th he had posted about reciting TripuraBhairavi Astothra n had posted a stotra link too. This is a method of dealing with financial issues through Shakta system itself as people might find it hard to practice Kabbalah, an all new, alien to many, method to tackle financial n spiritual problems n blocks. For people like me financial issues are a real big hurdle but with what he provided spiritual n material progress could go hand in hand. Yes,of course i do get that here priority is given to spiritual progress but Tivra had given a solution for ppl like me. My doubt is why TripuraBhairavi Deiv's name was not specifically listed as one among fast acting AdiParaShakti forms in tamasic times. Maybe its because he had mentioned Pratyangira Devi in the list of AdiParaShakti forms ideal for worship in trying tamasic times. Another doubt of mine is, is it ok to recite Shulini Durga Devi Astothra along with TripuraBhairavi Astothra. I found a link that has Shulini Durga Devi Astothra but if someone verifies n says its correct then i could recite it. It would be nice if one could get both spiritual n material progress in life together, which is what TripuraBhairavi signifies according to Tivra ji's words. My words are just abstracts of Tivra ji's words, not exact words of Tivra ji. Url to the astotra https://temple.dinamalar.com/Slogandetails.php?id=1787
March 24, 2026 01:03 AM
Shri Tivra guru ji pranam! Kindly help me and guide me regarding the sadhana of Shri shoolni durga maa. I sincerely wish to understand this worship correctly, so please make me aware of Her mantra, meditation method, nyasa, japa procedure, and the essential rules of practice. If by your grace I may also receive guidance about the purpose of this sadhana, necessary precautions, and the most suitable time for worship, it would be deeply beneficial for me. Awaiting your blessings and guidance.
March 24, 2026 09:03 AM
Dear Tivraji, Like many here, I too would like to ask for your guidance. I have been worshiping Raja Shyamala Devi with her 108 names. Please guide me with worshiping Mohinī Mātaṅgī. I know you only speak and share what mother wants you too. I hope she is listening to my prayers too.
March 25, 2026 01:03 AM
Please check this 108 namavali of shoolni durga is correct... श्री शूलिनी दुर्गा अष्टोत्तरशतनामावली ॐ विश्वेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ विशालाक्ष्यै नमः ॐ विश्वव्यापारवर्तिन्यै नमः ॐ कल्याण्यै नमः ॐ जगत्यै नमः ॐ सूक्ष्मायै नमः ॐ कामदायै नमः ॐ कमलेक्षणायै नमः ॐ त्रिलोचनायै नमः ॐ महादेव्यै नमः ॐ सर्गस्थिति लयप्रदायै नमः ॐ अमृतायै नमः ॐ सुमुख्यै नमः ॐ विद्यायै नमः ॐ परायै नमः ॐ पाशविमोचिन्यै नमः ॐ अनामयायै नमः ॐ जगद्धात्र्यै नमः ॐ कलिकल्मषनाशिन्यै नमः ॐ कालकण्ठ्यै नमः ॐ शिवायै नमः ॐ रौद्र्यै नमः ॐ कालरात्र्यै नमः ॐ महाबलायै नमः ॐ प्रभावत्यै नमः ॐ महाकाल्यै नमः ॐ महाभैरवतोषिण्यै नमः ॐ सुरूपायै नमः ॐ सुभुजायै नमः ॐ भद्रायै नमः ॐ सोमचूडायै नमः ॐ मनोन्मन्यै नमः ॐ निशुम्भशुम्भसंहर्त्र्यै नमः ॐ नित्यायै नमः ॐ निखिलपावन्यै नमः ॐ शाङ्कर्यै नमः ॐ मोहिन्यै नमः ॐ मायायै नमः ॐ शारभायै नमः ॐ सर्वमङ्गलायै नमः ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ॐ सच्चिदानन्दरूपिण्यै नमः ॐ मृत्युञ्जयायै नमः ॐ भयापहायै नमः ॐ विमलायै नमः ॐ वीर्यदायै नमः ॐ भीमरूपायै नमः ॐ भीमनादायै नमः ॐ भीषणायै नमः ॐ भैरव्यै नमः ॐ भैरवप्रियायै नमः ॐ क्षेमङ्कर्यै नमः ॐ क्षिप्रप्रसादिन्यै नमः ॐ दुरितघ्न्यै नमः ॐ दुःखनाशिन्यै नमः ॐ दारिद्र्यदाहिन्यै नमः ॐ रोगहन्त्र्यै नमः ॐ शत्रुनाशिन्यै नमः ॐ सिद्धिदायै नमः ॐ मन्त्ररूपिण्यै नमः ॐ तन्त्रविद्यायै नमः ॐ योगिन्यै नमः ॐ योगमायायै नमः ॐ त्रिशूलधारिण्यै नमः ॐ सिंहवाहिन्यै नमः ॐ चण्डिकायै नमः ॐ दुर्गायै नमः ॐ जयायै नमः ॐ विजयायै नमः ॐ अपराजितायै नमः ॐ सर्वरक्षाकर्यै नमः ॐ अभयप्रदायै नमः ॐ वरदायै नमः ॐ भक्तवत्सलायै नमः ॐ आनन्दरूपिण्यै नमः ॐ तेजस्विन्यै नमः ॐ आद्याशक्त्यै नमः ॐ पराशक्त्यै नमः ॐ त्रिकालज्ञायै नमः ॐ गुह्यविद्यायै नमः ॐ महामायायै नमः ॐ भुवनेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ सर्वेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ त्रिपुरायै नमः ॐ कात्यायन्यै नमः ॐ उग्रचण्डायै नमः ॐ करालिन्यै नमः ॐ प्रचण्डायै नमः ॐ अग्निज्वालायै नमः ॐ रक्तप्रियांयै नमः ॐ सिद्धयोगिन्यै नमः ॐ परदेवतायै नमः ॐ चित्शक्त्यै नमः ॐ कुण्डलिन्यै नमः ॐ भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदायै नमः ॐ महेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ जगन्मातर्यै नमः ॐ परमेश्वर्यै नमः ॐ शूलिन्यै नमः
March 25, 2026 02:03 AM
Namaste tivra ji, can you please verify the authenticity of this navaran/durga kapoor stotram "श्रीदुर्गा-कर्पूर-स्तवम् ‘ऐं’ जपन्ति तव देवि ! ये मनुं भक्ति-नम्र-मनुजा विचक्षणाः। गद्य-पद्य-प्रभवः सुविलाशो भासते हि वचसा खलु तेषाम्।।१ ‘ह्रीं-ह्रीमि’त्येव मन्त्रं जपति यदि जनो भक्ति-नम्रो नितान्तम्, तद्-गेहे नैव लक्ष्मीस्त्यजति गिरि-सुते ! ते प्रसादात् कदापि। दासो-भूताश्च सर्वे भगवति ! मनुजाऽधीश्वरास्तस्य को वा, वक्तुं भूयात् समर्थः तव शिव-दयिते ! ह्रीं-मनोर्वै प्रभावम्।।२ ‘क्लीं-क्लीमि’त्येव बींज जपति यदि जनस्त्वत्-पदाम्भोज-भक्तो, मुक्तिस्तत्-पाणि-पद्मे वसति गिरि-सुते ! मे मतिर्जायते वै। बीजस्यास्यैव वक्तुं भगवति ! भगवान्नो समर्थः प्रभावम्, शेषोऽशेषं सहस्त्रैरनुदिनमिह वै वत्सरैशऽचापि वक्त्रैः।।३ ‘चा’-बीजं च चतुर्थमेव विमलं देवि ! त्वदीयं जनो, नित्यं त्वच्चरणारविन्द-युगलं ध्यानैक-निष्ठा-परः। प्रातः प्रातरिदं जपत्यनुदिनं जाम्बू-नदाभं शिवे, शम्भो तत्परमं पदं ब्रजति वै देहान्त-काले मुदा।।४ मुं’ बीजं पञ्चमं ते यदि जपति जनो रक्त-वर्णं त्वदीयम्, ध्यात्वा हृत्-पद्म-मध्ये भगवति वरदे ! तस्य सिद्धिः करस्था। सेवन्ते सम्पदस्तं जलधिमिव सदा निम्नगास्त्वत्-प्रसादात्, वाणी तद्-वक्त्र-पद्मे विलसति सुतरां गद्य-पद्याभियुक्ता।।५ ‘डा’ – बीजमुग्रार्ति-हरं सुनीलं ध्येयं सदा शाक्त-वरैर्नरैर्यैः। जपन्ति षष्ठं तव शुभ्र-कान्ते ! विपक्ष-पक्ष-क्षय-सर्वं तेषाम्।।६ ‘यै’ – सप्तमं बीजमरिघ्नमीशे ! कृष्णं च जप्ते मनुजैस्त्वदीयम्। लभन्ति ते भुक्तिमिहैव मुक्तिं परं च तेऽनुग्रहतः सुरेशि ! ।।७ ‘वि’ – पाण्डुरं चाष्टम-संज्ञकं च बीजं च जप्त्वा दुरितापहं यैः। सुमेरु-तुल्योऽपि पातकानां राशिर्विनाशं किल याति तेषाम्।।८ ‘च्चे’ – बीजं धूम्र-वर्णं नवममिह शिवे ! जप्तमेकाग्र-चित्तै – र्भक्तैर्भक्त्या नितान्तं चरण-कमलयोस्ते च सिध्यन्ति तेषाम्। मातः ! कर्माणि सर्वाण्यपि बहु-दिवसैः प्रार्थितान्येव दुर्गे ! भुक्त्वा भोगान् समस्तान् जननि ! तव पदं यान्ति ते भक्ति-पूताः।।९ फल-श्रुति- इदमुत्थाय मनुजः प्रातः प्रातः पठेच्च यः। मुक्ति-स्त्री नृत्यते तस्य, करस्था नर्तकी यथा।| Is this correct.
March 25, 2026 10:03 PM
Dear Tīvra, could you please explain the prescribed method for chanting the 32-syllable Ucchista Ganpati mantra?