Navratri and the Durga Saptashati
Where it comes from
From the traditionThirteen chapters of the Markandeya Purana, known as the Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path.
In brief
Three episodes: Madhu-Kaitabha, Mahishasura, and Shumbha-Nishumbha. Each of the nine days honours one form of the Goddess.
Nine days of the Goddess; ghatasthapana on the first day
The full katha
Original text · meaning translatedDharmikStudio is checking the full text. Read and listen here once it is published: the original text as it is, the meaning translated.
See DharmikStudio (opens in a new tab)Coming dates
Vrat calendar11-19 October 2026 · Drik Panchang, Rajasthan GAD (Group-6) notification 16 Oct 2025, public holidays 2026 (Navratra Sthapana)
A katha at home?
Katha readers are not on our list yet. Write to us; the desk will help.
On DharmikVibes
More on DharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)DharmikVibes pujas, darshan and yatras for this city and this day. Prices and booking on the DharmikVibes page, after your yes.
माँ विंध्यवासिनी धाम - नवरात्रि 2026 नौ चंडी पाठVindhyachal, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh · Online puja (opens in a new tab)
Festival pujasDharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)
Book a pujaDharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)
Live DarshanDharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)
Dharmik YatraDharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)
DharmikStaysDharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)
Meet & GreetDharmikVibes (opens in a new tab)By tradition the ill, the pregnant, elders and anyone on medication are excused from fasting. With diabetes or blood pressure, ask your doctor before a fast.