{"id":10372,"date":"2025-08-05T12:51:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helena-kubrychtova.cz\/navaratri-zari-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T19:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T19:16:08","slug":"navaratri-zari-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helena-kubrychtova.cz\/en\/navaratri-zari-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NAVARATRI &#8211; September &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"207\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"207\">Autumn Navaratri 2025 \u2013 A Journey to Inner Strength and Light<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"600\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"222\">Navaratri<\/strong>, meaning \u201cnine nights,\u201d is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to the <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"324\">feminine aspect of the Divine<\/strong> \u2013 the goddess <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"348\">Durga<\/strong> and her nine forms. It is a time of deep <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"426\">silence, purification, surrender<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"453\">spiritual renewal<\/strong>. Each day of the festival carries a unique energy, quality, color, and aspect of feminine power that can guide us toward <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"599\">inner transformation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"815\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">This year, we celebrate <strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"648\">Shardiya Navaratri<\/strong> from <strong data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"682\">September 22 to 30, 2025<\/strong>.<\/span><br data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"686\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\">During this time, we\u2019ve prepared a <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"759\">gentle yet profound online program<\/strong> to support your personal practice and inner connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"858\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"858\">Navaratri 2025 Online Program<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1029\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"899\">Monday, September 22 at 8:00 PM<\/strong> \u2013 We gather for an <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"946\">opening evening session<\/strong> to set our intention, explore the meaning of Navaratri, and introduce the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1202\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1071\">September 23\u201330, daily at 6:30 AM<\/strong> \u2013 Join us each morning for <strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1125\">30 minutes of chanting<\/strong> \u2013 singing mantras to gently connect with yourself and the energy of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1349\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1232\">Tuesday, September 31<\/strong> \u2013 <strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1254\">Integration Day<\/strong>: You\u2019ll receive a <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1304\">guided meditation recording<\/strong> and space to reflect and ground the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1385\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1385\">Daily Energetic Themes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1596\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1406\">Day 1 \u2013 Sept 22<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1431\">Goddess Shailputri<\/strong>, daughter of the mountain. She symbolizes <strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1503\">new beginnings, stability<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1522\">grounding<\/strong>. A perfect time to set intentions.<\/span><br data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1570\">Color:<\/strong> White \u2013 purity and peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1789\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1617\">Day 2 \u2013 Sept 23<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1637\">Brahmacharini<\/strong>, representing <strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1681\">discipline, determination<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1705\">inner strength<\/strong>. Supports committed practice and perseverance.<\/span><br data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1755\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1765\">Color:<\/strong> Red \u2013 courage and love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1969\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1810\">Day 3 \u2013 Sept 24<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1830\">Chandraghanta<\/strong>, who blends <strong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1875\">calmness with warrior spirit<\/strong>. The theme of balance and protection arises.<\/span><br data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1923\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1933\">Color:<\/strong> Royal blue \u2013 intuition and clarity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2140\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1990\">Day 4 \u2013 Sept 25<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1993\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2006\">Kushmanda<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2039\">creator of the universe<\/strong>. Brings <strong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2071\">light into darkness<\/strong>, awakening creativity.<\/span><br data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2097\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2107\">Color:<\/strong> Yellow \u2013 radiant and empowering.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2317\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2161\">Day 5 \u2013 Sept 26<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2178\">Skandamata<\/strong>, mother of the divine child. A day of <strong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2242\">nurturing, motherhood<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2270\">unconditional love<\/strong>.<\/span><br data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2274\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2284\">Color:<\/strong> Green \u2013 heart, healing, harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2487\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2338\">Day 6 \u2013 Sept 27<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2354\">Katyayani<\/strong>, fierce <strong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2388\">protector and warrior<\/strong>. Strengthens our <strong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2436\">courage to face challenges<\/strong>.<\/span><br data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2440\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2450\">Color:<\/strong> Grey \u2013 inner strength and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2673\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2508\">Day 7 \u2013 Sept 28<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2511\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2524\">Kalaratri<\/strong>, destroyer of darkness. She helps us move through fear, <strong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2600\">release the old<\/strong>, and find <strong data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2625\">liberation<\/strong>.<\/span><br data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2639\">Color:<\/strong> Orange \u2013 warm, powerful, glowing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2863\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2694\">Day 8 \u2013 Sept 29<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2710\">Mahagauri<\/strong>, embodiment of <strong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2748\">purity, gentleness<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2763\">peace<\/strong>. Her presence brings <strong data-start=\"2785\" data-end=\"2810\">cleansing and harmony<\/strong>.<\/span><br data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2814\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2824\">Color:<\/strong> Peacock green \u2013 calming and balancing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"3054\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2884\">Day 9 \u2013 Sept 30<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2887\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2902\">Siddhidatri<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2949\">bestower of inner gifts and blessings<\/strong>. This day completes the cycle and opens the way to fulfillment.<\/span><br data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3016\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3026\">Color:<\/strong> Pink \u2013 love and tenderness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3300\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">On this day, we also observe <strong data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3102\">Sandhi Puja<\/strong>, the powerful <strong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3160\">transition between the 8th and 9th days<\/strong>, taking place between <strong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3206\">5:42 PM and 6:30 PM<\/strong>. This is a potent moment \u2013 a bridge between <strong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3269\">light and dark<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3299\">ending and new beginning<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3305\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3324\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3324\">Final Days<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3495\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3363\">Wednesday, October 1 (Dashami)<\/strong> \u2013 We celebrate the <strong data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3397\">completion<\/strong> of the cycle, a day of <strong data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3445\">surrender, gratitude<\/strong>, and a <strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3469\">closing puja<\/strong> for the nine-day process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3693\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3539\">Thursday, October 2 (Vijayadashami)<\/strong> \u2013 The <strong data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3580\">victory of light over darkness<\/strong>. In India, goddess Durga\u2019s statues are immersed in rivers or lakes \u2013 a <strong data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3692\">symbolic return of form into Oneness<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3698\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3728\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3728\">How to Live Navaratri<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3823\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3749\">Connect daily<\/strong> with the day\u2019s goddess through <strong data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3810\">mantra, meditation, color<\/strong>, or symbol<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3981\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Offer yourself moments of <strong data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3876\">stillness, cleansing<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3899\">introspection<\/strong> \u2013 perhaps through a <strong data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3935\">gentle fast<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3953\">simple meals<\/strong>, or a <strong data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3979\">personal ritual<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4072\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Create a <strong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4007\">home altar<\/strong> \u2013 light a candle, offer a flower, or set a heartfelt intention<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4205\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"4075\" data-end=\"4109\">Share the journey in community<\/strong> \u2013 our <strong data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4159\">morning chanting and evening gatherings<\/strong> will support shared attunement and continuity<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4210\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4401\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4401\">Navaratri is an invitation to return to yourself \u2013<br data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4270\" \/>To the strength rooted at your center.<br data-start=\"4308\" data-end=\"4311\" \/>To the gentleness that heals.<br data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4343\" \/>To the silence where the voice of your soul can be heard.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4406\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4431\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4431\">Price: 2,600 CZK<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4583\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><strong data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4468\">Join us on this sacred journey.<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4471\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Reservations available <a style=\"color: #808080;\" href=\"https:\/\/helena-kubrychtova.cz\/kontakty\/#kurzy\"><strong data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4502\">HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><br data-start=\"4503\" data-end=\"4506\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Spots are limited \u2013 advance booking is required.<\/span><br data-start=\"4554\" data-end=\"4557\" \/><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Program subject to change.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autumn Navaratri 2025 \u2013 A Journey to Inner Strength and Light Navaratri, meaning \u201cnine nights,\u201d is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to the feminine aspect of the Divine \u2013 the goddess Durga and her nine forms. It is a time of deep silence, purification, surrender, and spiritual renewal. 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