Event Date : 1 Oct,2006

This festival in honour of Devi (Goddess) the Divine Mother is celebrated across the nation in October. The most auspicious days of the festival are Durgashtami, Mahanavami and Vijayadasami falling on October 10, 11 & 12 respectively.

On Durgashtami day, Poojavaipu (the ritual offering) is performed in the evening in temples and houses. Books and other tools of education are offered to the goddess to be blessed. According to Hindu mythology, Saraswathi is the goddess of learning and this annual offering will invoke blessings for one's progress.

On Mahanavami day all work and learning are suspended. On Vijayadasami day, the books and tools are taken back by a ceremony called Poojayeduppu. Vijayadasami day is considered to be most auspicious for new ventures. Little children are initiated into the world of letters by elderly persons on this day. In most of the temples dedicated to Devi, the Divine Mother, cultural programmes and Navarathri Pooja are conducted during these days.


Disclaimer : In Kerala, some of the festival dates are decided in accordance with the Malayalam Calendar. Local practices also influence the dates of some traditional, customary and auspicious events. Being the case, the dates appearing in this section are approximate, which the users need to confirm with the local authorities.

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