Goddess Varahi: 9 Nights of the Goddess
June 26 - July 5
Goddess Varahi Navaratri (9 Nights of the Goddess) is a sacred period honoring Goddess Varahi, the fierce and protective aspect of the Divine Mother. Varahi is one of the Sapta Matrikas (seven mother goddesses) and serves as the commander of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari’s celestial army. She symbolizes strength, courage, and the destruction of negativity, while also providing blessings for prosperity and spiritual protection.
Varahi represents the power to overcome obstacles and remove negativity, both external and internal. She is a guardian of dharma (cosmic order) and is revered for her ability to grant material and spiritual abundance. This Navaratri is a time to invoke her fierce grace to protect, guide, and empower us on our spiritual journey.
How to Celebrate:
- Chant Varahi Mantras: Recite Om Dhum Varahyai Namaha or Varahi Kavacham to invoke her blessings and protection.
- Perform Fire Offerings (Homa): Offer prayers to dispel negativity and invite spiritual power through sacred rituals.
- Honor Strength and Resilience: Focus on facing challenges with courage and grace, embodying Varahi’s fierce determination.
- Offer Sacred Foods: Prepare offerings such as lentils, rice, and jaggery-based dishes, symbolizing abundance and gratitude.
- Meditate and Reflect: Use this time to cleanse your energy, letting go of fears and aligning with your inner power.
- Invoke Prosperity and Protection: Place symbols of Varahi, such as boar imagery or sacred weapons, in your prayer space to channel her energy.
Varahi Navaratri invites us to connect with the divine warrior within, embracing fearlessness, resilience, and spiritual empowerment while seeking her protection and grace.
