ಶರನ್ನವರಾತ್ರಿ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ ೨೦೨೬
Ten days of worship: Sunday 11 October to Tuesday 20 October 2026
Sharannavarathri Mahotsava 2026 is celebrated as a 10-day festival from 11 October through 20 October 2026. The programme combines the temple’s established Shakta and Bhagavathi-oriented tradition with daily Homas, Chandika Parayana, devotional worship, evening Rathotsava and Prakara Bali, and a rich cultural programme. Devotees and families are warmly invited to take part every day.
| Morning | every day |
|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Chandika Parayana |
| 8:00 am | Sankalpa |
| 9:00 am | Mandala Pooja |
| 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Daily Homas |
| 1:00 pm | Maha Mangalarathi, after the Homas |
| After arathi | Prasada Bhojana / Annadana |
| Evening | every day |
|---|---|
| 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Cultural programme |
| 8:00 pm | Rathotsava and Prakara Bali to Sri Bhagavathi Devi |
| 8:30 pm | Maha Mangalarathi |
| The cultural programme continues on stage while the Rathotsava and Prakara Bali begin at 8:00 pm. Devotees may join the procession around the prakara and return for the Maha Mangalarathi. | |
Ten-Day Programme
| Date | Bhagavathi Alankara | Morning Homas & Poojas | Evening cultural programme |
|---|---|---|---|
11 Oct Sunday | Turmeric & Kumkum | Sri Ganesha Sri Gayathri Sri Navagraha | Bharatanatyam by Shivashakti Natyalaya |
12 Oct Monday | Ardhanareeshwara | Sri Mruthyunjaya Sri Rudra Sri Lakshmi Kubhera | Hindustani classical music by Swaragini Music School |
13 Oct Tuesday | Nagadevathe | Sri Subramanya Sri Nagashanthi Sri Bhuvaneshwari | Carnatic classical sangeetha |
14 Oct Wednesday | Bangles | Sri Ayyappa Sri Dhanvanthari Sri Balatripura Sundari | Bharatanatyam by Lakinya School of Dance |
15 Oct Thursday | Pearls | Sri Vageeshwari Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Sri Datthathreya | Yakshasambrama Yakshagana programme |
16 Oct Friday | Sugarcane | Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Sri Sapthamathruka Sri Mahalakshmi | Bharatanatyam by Vidya Decors |
17 Oct Saturday | Saraswathi | Sri Anjaneya Sri Rajarajeshwari Sri Saraswathi | Solo dance performance by Vaishali Ganesh |
18 Oct Sunday | Sarees | Sri Chandika Homa Sri Kumari Suhasini Pooja Dampathi Pooja | Bharatanatyam by Natya Vidyanilaya, Bengaluru |
19 Oct Monday | Kaali | Sri Sudharshana Sri Ayushya Sri Vanadurga | Grand classical dance and music Chandika Devi |
20 Oct Tuesday | Silver | Sri Jayadurga Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Sri Lakshmi Narayana Maha Poornahuti | Grand Vijayadashami cultural finale |
All are welcome
Join us for ten days of prayer, sacred fire, Alankara darshan and art, and receive the blessings of Sri Devi Bhagavathi.
Navarathri Seva & Sponsorship
Sharannavarathri Mahotsava · 11 to 20 October 2026
Devotees and families are invited to sponsor the following sevas during the ten days of the Utsava.
Seva sponsorship
| Seva | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mahabhishekam | ₹ 500 |
| Each Homa | ₹ 1,000 |
| Alankara Seva | ₹ 1,000 |
| Rangapooja | ₹ 1,000 |
| Kumari Suhasini Pooja | ₹ 1,000 |
| Flower Seva | ₹ 1,000 |
| Prasada Seva (evening) | ₹ 1,000 |
| Full Day Seva | ₹ 5,000 |
Annadana Seva
Devotees may also participate in Annadana Seva. Lunch is served on all ten days of the Utsava.
Materials for Annadana
- Rice
- Dal
- Sugar
- Jaggery
- Cooking oil
- Ghee
- Other provisions
Materials for Homa and Alankara
- Turmeric
- Kumkum
- Vibhuti
- Gandha (chandan)
- Ghee for Homa
- Gingelly oil for Deepam
Sarees for Sri Devi Bhagavathi
Devotees may offer sarees for the daily Alankara of the Devi.
Sharannavarathri Mahotsava 2026 — Alankara Flowers
Ten days · 11 to 20 October 2026
| Date | Alankara | Flowers and greens |
|---|---|---|
11 Oct Sunday | Turmeric & Kumkum | Yellow sevanthige (chrysanthemum), marigold (chendu hoo), red roses, red button roses, kanakambara (firecracker flower) |
12 Oct Monday | Ardhanareeshwara | Nandyavatta (crepe jasmine), thumbe, white arali, bilva leaves, davana, red roses, kanakambara, mallige, red button roses, sugandharaja (tuberose) |
13 Oct Tuesday | Nagadevathe | Nandyavatta, sampige (champaka), yellow sevanthige, red roses, green foliage and mango leaves |
14 Oct Wednesday | Bangles | Button roses and aster in mixed shades, gerbera, mallige strands |
15 Oct Thursday | Pearls | Mallige buds, kakada buds, sugandharaja, nandyavatta, white sevanthige |
16 Oct Friday | Sugarcane | Sugarcane stalks with leaves, mango leaves, banana stem, yellow sevanthige, kanakambara |
17 Oct Saturday | Saraswathi | White lotus, mallige, nandyavatta, white sevanthige, pale yellow sevanthige |
18 Oct Sunday | Sarees | Roses, button roses and aster matched to the chosen silks, mallige strands |
19 Oct Monday | Kaali | Red dasavala (hibiscus), dark red roses, red arali, red button roses |
20 Oct Tuesday | Silver | Mallige, sugandharaja, white sevanthige, vermilion roses, marigold, banni (shami) leaves, mango-leaf torana |
Sharannavarathri Mahotsava 2026 — Colour Swatch
Ten days, 11 to 20 October 2026 · Colour of the day for devotees and the printing palette
Colour of the day – For devotees’ dress, temple cloth and stage draping
Days 1 to 9 follow the standard Navaratri colour sequence for a festival beginning on a Sunday. Because the 2026 Utsava runs for ten days, one further colour is proposed for 20 October, marked in red below.
