Report on Navaratri Pooja Celebrations – 2026

  Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Kallubalu

 Report on Navaratri Pooja Celebrations – 2026

*Event:* Navaratri Pooja Celebrations – 2026  

*Date:* 11th October to 19th October 2026  

*Theme:* Karnataka Shakti Devi Temples  

*Venue:* Patanjali Sabhangana, VKV Kallubalu

 Introduction

Namaste!

Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, Kallubalu, celebrated Navaratri Pooja from 11th October to 19th October 2026 with great devotion, enthusiasm, and spiritual fervour.

As part of the celebrations, the theme *“Karnataka Shakti Devi Temples”* was chosen for the academic year 2026–27 to introduce students to the rich cultural, spiritual, and religious heritage of Karnataka.

Activities and Celebrations

Every morning during the assembly, teachers and students chanted the Durga Saptashati and Mahishasura Mardini Stotram and performed Agnihotra as part of the daily spiritual observances.

Teachers also presented short dramas highlighting the significance, history, and traditions associated with different Shakti Devi temples of Karnataka. Students actively participated in the celebrations by performing Aarati and offering prayers to the respective Goddesses.

The following nine famous Goddess temples of Karnataka were highlighted during the nine-day celebration:

1. Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple

2. Badami Banashankari Temple

3. Sringeri Sharadamba Temple

4. Hassan Hasanamba Temple

5. Sigandur Chowdeshwari Temple

6. Savadatti Yellamma Temple

7. Kollur Mookambika Temple

8. Sirsi Marikamba Temple

9. Mysuru Chamundeshwari Temple

Through these daily presentations, students gained valuable knowledge about the significance of each Goddess, the history of the temples, and the cultural and religious traditions associated with them.

 Conclusion

The nine-day Navaratri Pooja celebration provided a wonderful opportunity for students to develop devotion, discipline, respect for Indian culture, and awareness of Karnataka’s rich spiritual and temple heritage.

The celebrations concluded on 19th October 2026 with prayers for the well-being, wisdom, and prosperity of all.

The Navaratri Pooja celebration was a meaningful and enriching experience for the entire Vidyalaya family, fostering spiritual awareness, cultural understanding, and a deeper appreciation of our rich Indian traditions.