Magha Gupt Navratri — Winter

The Ten Mahavidyas (Goddess Shakti)

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Magha Gupt Navratri — the 'secret' winter Navratri (Magha Shukla Pratipada to Navami), January 19–27, 2026 and February 7–15, 2027. Observed quietly with sadhana of the Ten Mahavidyas, especially in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, UP and Uttarakhand.

Dates 2026–2027

January 19, 2026January 20, 2026January 21, 2026January 22, 2026January 23, 2026January 24, 2026January 25, 2026January 26, 2026January 27, 2026February 7, 2027February 8, 2027February 9, 2027February 10, 2027February 11, 2027February 12, 2027February 13, 2027February 14, 2027February 15, 2027

Mantra

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shaktirupena Samsthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah — The goddess who resides in all beings as their energy and power; salutations to her, again and again

✦ Special Note

Gupt (hidden) Navratri is observed privately — mantra japa, Durga Saptashati path and Mahavidya sadhana rather than public celebration. Dates follow Drik Panchang for Dallas / US Central; in India the day-wise dates can differ by one day.

Foods Allowed

All fruitsMilk, curd, ghee, buttermilkSabudana (tapioca pearls)Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)Kuttu atta (buckwheat flour)Rajgira (amaranth)Rock salt (sendha namak)Potatoes and sweet potatoesArbi (taro root)Lauki (bottle gourd)CoconutDry fruits and nuts

Foods to Avoid

All grains (rice, wheat, corn, bajra)All lentils and legumesOnion and garlicRegular table saltNon-vegetarian foodAlcoholEggAny fermented food

Meal Idea

Sabudana khichdi with peanuts and sendha namak — light sattvik food for the quiet winter Navratri

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