6:00 – 8:00 PM
Navaratri is a nine-night festival honoring the Goddess and the potency of Divine feminine energy (Shakti) which is at times loving, compassionate and gentle as well as courageous, fierce and powerful.
This is a time of great auspiciousness and a time to celebrate new endeavors.
The Hindu Students Organization and Hindu Life at Yale will host a worship service venerating Durga and Saraswati, followed by a catered vegetarian Indian dinner. The puja will be led by HSO board members, and all are welcome to chant along using the printed puja program.
Puja guests are invited to bring their musical instruments and any items associated with scholarly pursuits for Her blessings.
This event is free and open to the Yale Community. Follow this link for more details and to register so we have an accurate count for dinner.
Learn more about the festival of Navaratri at this link
saraswati namastubhyam
varade kaama roopiṇi
vidyaarambham karishyaami
siddhir bhavatu me sadaa
O Saraswati, we salute you, granter of many blessings. May I always be successful as I begin my studies.
sarva mangala maangalye
shive sarvaartha saadhike
sharaṇye tryambake devi
naaraayaṇi namostute
O Śrī Nārāyaṇī Devī, the Supreme Being’s potency of feminine energy! Giver of all
happiness and auspiciousness! Most benevolent! Giver of all desires! Shelter for all those
in despair! Seer of the past, present and future! Most lustrous! I prostrate to You.