Rajashyamala Mata no-watermark
Shyamala Navaratri (9 divine days dedicated to Goddess Shyamala) is observed in Magha Masam of Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati and Hindi Calendars. In 2026, Shyamala Navaratri begins on 19 January and ends on 27 January.
Shyamala Navaratri, also popular as Magha Navaratri, starts on Shukla Paksha Pratipada and ends on Shukla Paksha Navami in Magha Maasa. As the Devi Navaratri in Ashwayuja Masa is dedicated to Nine forms of Shakti, Shyamala Navaratri is also dedicated to Nine forms of Shyamala Devi.
Shyamala Devi is believed to have originated from the sugarcane bow of goddess Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari. She is a form of Durga Devi who helps Lord Krishna interact with the material world during his incarnation.
9-Days of Shyamala Navaratri & Divine Forms of Shyamala Maa
1st Day Puja
19 January 2026 – Laghu Shyamala Pooja
2nd Day Puja
20 January 2026 – Vagvadini Shyamala Pooja
3rd Day Puja
21 January 2026 – Nakuli Shyamala Pooja
4th Day Puja
22 January 2026 – Hasanti Shyamala Pooja
5th Day Puja
23 January 2026 – Sarvasiddhi Matangi Pooja
6th Day Puja
24 January 2026 – Vasya Matangi Pooja
7th Day Puja
25 January 2026 – Sarika Shyamala Pooja
8th Day Puja
26 January 2026 – Suka Shyamala Pooja
9th Day Puja
27 January 2026 – Raja Matangi Pooja