The Hibiscus Coast Navaratri Committee invites the community and devotion-seekers from across the region to unite in spiritual reverence and celebration at the auspicious festival of Navaratri 2026.

This year’s observance will take place at the Port Shepstone Arya Samaj Hall on Andreason Street, from Sunday, October 11 to Monday, October 19. The prayer and festivities commence daily at 18:00 on weekdays and 14:30 on weekends.

Archarya Utkarsh Ramsharan Chaturvedi from India will officiate the daily prayer and sacred ceremonies. Attendees will experience the daily recitation of the 13 Chapters of the sacred Devi Mahatmyam, alongside the Mahayag. Every evening, devotional bhajans and spiritual discourses will fill the hall, followed by supper and mahaprasadam.

Special highlight events and key dates: Saturday, October 17: kirtan prayer conducted by Vikesh Moonilal; Sunday, October 18: Kanya prayer honouring young girls as manifestations of the divine; Monday, October 19: special rose ceremony, featuring a sacred offering of 108 roses to Mata Di (Divine Mother); and Tuesday, October 20: Visarjan ceremony concludes the festival period.

The Hibiscus Coast Navaratri Committee extends an open invitation to all community members, families, and visitors to attend and partake in these sacred days of prayer, culture, and unity.

For more details, contact Anosha Ramouthar on 074-897-6413 or Rajeen Nuncoomar on 083-262- 6930.

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