During Navaratri, the energy of Sri Anandeshwari is intensely available to all. Navaratri is the festival of worship of Goddess Shakti (feminine manifestation of cosmic energy). Navaratri means "nine nights". The Goddess fought evil demons over nine days and nights and destroyed them on the tenth day. Therefore, the Navaratri festival is observed by contemplating on God for ten days, cleansing one's self of all impurities, in order to experience the divinity within.

The celebrations began at the Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Montclair with puja to invoke the presence of Sri Devi and Ganesha. Maha Aarti, Dandia Dancing and a special Navaratri puja were some of the events enjoyed by devotees.

Following are pictures from the Navaratri Celebrations on Sep 29, 2008