Navaratri Festival at SVWT

Join us at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple of Wellington (SVWT) for the grand celebration of the Navaratri Festival from Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, to Thursday, 2nd October 2025. This 10-day festival is a time of devotion, celebration, and community, concluding on Vijayadasami Day with special rituals for children.

We invite you to celebrate the sacred Navaratri festival with daily Bhajans and Vishesha Pooja from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM, followed by Maha Deeparadhana and Theertha Prasadam.

Tuesday, 23rd September >> Kalashsthapana, Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Archana, Vishesha Pooja, and Aarathi.

Wednesday, 24th September >> Bhajans Kabir, Saurav and Sahana Group

Thursday, 25th September >> Bhajans by Sri Saraswati Satsang Mandali

Friday, 26th September >> Namasankeertanam Group - Smt Prabha Ravi and Namasankeertanam Group

Saturday, 27th September >> Bhajans by Sai Group

Sunday, 28th September >> Guru Kripa Music School, Wellington - Smt Aishwarya Srinivasan and Children

Monday, 29th September >> Swaraatmika NZ School Music - Smt Gayathri Dharmarajan and Children

Tuesday, 30th September >> Bhajans by Sri Saraswati Satsang Mandali

Wednesday, 01st October >> Bhajans by Urmila Sharma / Alpana Sharma Group

Thursday, 02nd October (Vijayadasami Day), Aksharabhyasam and Vidyarambham

We encourage devotees to bring flowers, fruits, and sweets as offerings. As it’s school holidays, we especially invite families to bring their children to the temple, let them experience the Golu, and immerse them in the festival, tradition, and cultural values.