Moderate Crowd
Special Festival
Navarathri Utsavam
நவராத்திரி உத்சவம் • नवरात्रि उत्सव
புரட்டாசி (Purattasi) • 9 days
Significance
Nine nights of worship dedicated to Sri Ranganayaki Thayar (Goddess). Each day features special pujas and the deity is adorned with different alankaram.
ஸ்ரீரங்கநாயகி தாயாருக்கு 9 இரவுகள் சிறப்பு வழிபாடு. ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் தனித்துவமான அலங்காரம்.
About Navarathri Utsavam
Navarathri at Srirangam is celebrated with special pujas for Sri Ranganayaki Thayar. Both the main temple Thayar and Kamalavalli Nachiyar at Woraiyur have elaborate celebrations. Saraswati Puja on the 9th day and Vijayadasami on the 10th are highlights.
Festival Highlights
- ✦ Special Thayar pujas each day
- ✦ Different alankaram daily
- ✦ Saraswati Puja on 9th day
- ✦ Vijayadasami procession
- ✦ Oonjal (swing) seva for Thayar
- ✦ Golu display at temple
What to Expect
- ℹ️ Focus on Thayar sannidhi
- ℹ️ Special kolam and decorations
- ℹ️ Evening cultural programs
- ℹ️ Moderate to high crowds