# Navaratri - Festival of Nine Nights

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[Home](https://babaji.org.pl/en/) / [Events](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/) / Navaratri - Festival of Nine Nights [ Back ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/) Navaratri - Festival of Nine Nights October 11, 2026 • Babaji Ashram, Mąkolno 129 Key insight: Navaratri is a time of intensive practice that deepens devotion and community. Navaratri is a significant festival lasting nine nights (and ten days), during which various forms of the goddess Durga are worshiped. The word “Navaratri” comes from Sanskrit, where “Nava” means nine and “Ratri” means night. Festival Program During Navaratri at Babaji’s ashram: Morning ceremonies: Havan (sacred fire ceremony) at dawn Bhajan singing Meditation and japa Evening ceremonies: Aarti with ghee lamps Recitation of sacred texts Communal devotional singing Spiritual Significance Each night of Navaratri is dedicated to a different form of the Divine Mother. It is a time of intensive spiritual practice, fasting (optional) and devotion. The festival concludes on the tenth day, known as Vijaya Dashami - the day of victory of good over evil. For Visitors All are welcome to join the ceremonies. Please contact us in advance if you plan a multi-day stay during the festival. Navaratri weaves together [Havan](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/sacred-fire-ceremony/), [Aarti](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/aarti-ceremony/), and [Nama Japa](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/nama-japa/). If you want to prepare, please [contact us](https://babaji.org.pl/en/contact/). Om Namah Shivay Last updated: 3/3/2026 Frequently asked questions Can I join for just one day? Yes. You can participate on selected days, but please contact us in advance. Is fasting required? Fasting is optional and depends on individual choice. Are the ceremonies open to everyone? Yes. Everyone is welcome at the Havan and Aarti ceremonies. Share [ Email ](mailto:?subject=Navaratri%20-%20Festival%20of%20Nine%20Nights&body=https%3A%2F%2Fbabaji.org.pl%2Fen%2Fevents%2Fnavaratri-festival%2F) [ WhatsApp ](https://wa.me/?text=Navaratri%20-%20Festival%20of%20Nine%20Nights%20https%3A%2F%2Fbabaji.org.pl%2Fen%2Fevents%2Fnavaratri-festival%2F) Related teachings [ Aarti - Ceremony of Light ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/aarti-ceremony/) [ Havan - Sacred Fire Ceremony ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/teachings/sacred-fire-ceremony/) Related events [ Chaitra Navaratri - Spring Nine Nights ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/chaitra-navaratri/) [ Diwali - Festival of Lights ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/diwali/) [ Dussehra - Victory of Good over Evil ](https://babaji.org.pl/en/events/dussehra/)