GSB Navratri Utsav 2
With immense joy and reverence, we are glad to announce the 19th year Navaratri Utsav, to be held from Sunday, 11th Oct 2026 to Wednesday, 21st Oct 2026, at our Saraswat Cultural & Recreation Centre, fondly known as G.S.B. Garden, near N. L. Complex, Dahisar East, Mumbai – 400068.
Since its inception in 2008 under the divine guidance and blessings of Parama Poojya Shrimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji, the revered 20th Mathadipathi of Sri Kashi Math Samsthan, Varanasi, our Sabha has remained spiritually dedicated; upholding our sacred traditions through the annual celebration of this auspicious Utsav.
In 2011, our celebration was further graced by H. H. Shrimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji who adorned the Saraswati Mata idol with Golden Crown. Our Parama Poojya Shrimad Samyamindra Tirtha Swamiji, Mathadipathi of Sri Kashi Math Samsthan graced our Navaratri Utsav in 2014 and 2024, extending blessings to our Samaj.
Our past Navaratri celebrations have been very successful, drawing many devotees who come to witness the 10-divine incarnations of Devi. Each year, the Utsav includes various Poojas, Havans and the much-loved “Deepotsav”, all performed with deep religious and cultural significance. As we prepare for this year’s celebrations, we humbly seek your full participation and contributions (TANU, MANA & DHANA), to make the event a grand success once again.
We also present a diverse array of Cultural programs, including Bhajans, Kirtans, Dance performances and other Devotional programs.
Our community engagement initiatives include:
VidyaVaridhi: Distribution of Free Books & Educational kits to over 2,000 students from local schools.
MatruVatsalya: Annual Free Medical Health Check-ups for individuals of all age groups.
AnnaDana Seva: Serving Maha Prasad to over 50,000 devotees during our Navaratri Utsav.
All these initiatives are possible only through your generous support. We sincerely appeal to you to contribute by participating in the various Poojas and Sevas listed on the last page of this appeal.
2023 Navratri Utsav
Each day of Navaratri presents an incarnation of a Devi (Goddess).
19th October 2023 | Day 5 – Annaporneshwari Devi
21st October 2023 | Day 7 – Chandika Devi
23rd October 2023 | Day 9 – Mahakaali Devi
SPECIAL & ONE OF ITS KIND ATTRACTION:
While all 9 Swaroops are eye catching & special attraction,
On 23rd Oct – the 9th day is Kaali Mata who looks simply mesmerizing that you are bound to be easily absorbed in her celestial beauty at the first look along with “Deepotsav” event, 06pm onwards, whereby, 10,000 oil lamps are lit (each devotee lighting at least one lamp), while all electric lights within the Pendol are switched off to offer the evening Aarti in the illuminance of these oil lamps. A breath-taking view which will be etched on your hearts forever.
INSURANCE:
This year, we have taken up with an Insurance Cover of whooping INR 30 Crores.
NOBLE CAUSE:
Also, G.S.B. Sabha Dahisar Borivali is a charitable institution, serving people at large for over 3 decades. Navaratri is yet another opportunity to accomplish the noble cause.
During Navaratri,
- We serve food to over 25,000 devotees on banana leaves during 10 days through “Annadaan Seva”.
- We arrange a free medical camp “Matruvatsalya” where devotees undergo numerous medical tests for FREE OF COST.
This year, the said camp is on 22nd October.
- Education Kits are distributed to over 1000 school students as blessings from Mata Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge & learning.
Additionally, during 9-days period, from morning till night, several devout services like conducting countless Religious & Traditional Sevas, Poojas, Havans etc. are carried out. This also includes traditional Tula Seva, where devotees can offer various items equal to their weight to the benevolent Goddess.
Jai Mata Di!
It’s our heartfelt & earnest request to make reach our words across in your network & capacity.
Our sincere prayers at the feet of Goddesses blessing you & your family & the entire living kind with good health, peace & prosperity.