Vijayadashami, the tenth day of Navaratri 2026: a 4 am start in Brahma muhurta, publishing my memoir online, a sunny morning walk at Marine Park and Gerritsen Creek, an evening message of thankfulness, and Maithili Sharan Gupt’s poem Nar Ho, Na Nirash Karo Man Ko.
Navaratri 2026
Daily reflections, photos and blessings from Navaratri 2026, the nine nights celebrating Goddess Durga.
Navaratri 2026 – Navami: Navami Pujan for Ma Durga
Navami, the ninth day of Navaratri 2026: a whirlwind day of clients, chores and a voter registration drive, an evening stroll under the Navami moon, and a heartfelt pujan for Ma Durga.
Navaratri 2026 – Ashtami: Sunrise, Temple Prayers and a Subway Poem
Ashtami, the eighth day of Navaratri 2026: a golden sunrise honoring Goddess Durga, special prayers and a havan at Satya Narayan temple in Queens, a delicious community meal, and a subway poem to close the day.
Navaratri 2026 – Saptami: Sunset to Moonrise
A whirlwind Saptami day of Navaratri 2026: lunch in Coney Island, bangle shopping, and an evening walk in Brooklyn’s Marine Park ending with a spectacular sunset and moonrise.
Navaratri 2026 – Saptami: Animal Spirits
On Saptami of Navaratri 2026, Goddess Durga connected me with animal spirits: a bird on the Nature Center window, a putty tat with a hat, a white dinosaur on the sidewalk and a Tigers poem on the Q train.