The Instructors' Union of the World Community of Sanatana Dharma invites followers and seekers to join the collective Tapas, which will take place from March 19 to 28, 2026.
The goal of this practice is the transformation of the lower gunas of material nature (tamas and rajas) and establishment in goodness (sattva).
Through ritual worship, study of sacred texts, and yogic disciplines, participants invoke the blessings of Navadurga to purify destiny and strengthen the spiritual core.
Navaratri (Skt. navarātra) — translated from Sanskrit as "nine nights" (nava — nine, rātra — nights). This is one of the most important periods in the Vedic calendar, dedicated to the veneration of Shakti — the primordial creative energy of the Universe in the form of the Mother Goddess.
Vasanta Navaratri (the spring celebration) falls during the bright half of the month of Chaitra (March-April) and marks the beginning of a new natural cycle.
According to the tradition of Sanatana Dharma, these nine days are a time of intense purification of consciousness, accumulation of spiritual power, and harmonization of internal energies through the worship of Navadurga — the nine forms of the Goddess Durga.
The spiritual meaning of Navaratri is expounded in authoritative shastras such as the "Devi Mahatmya" (part of the Markandeya Purana) and the "Devi Bhagavata Purana." The nine nights symbolize the metaphysical battle of the Goddess against the forces of ignorance (avidya) and egoism (asmita), personified as asuras.
"Even a drop of devotion to the Divine Mother is capable of carrying a soul across the ocean of samsara (rebirths)."
"Devi Bhagavata Purana"
The Goddess's victory over the forces of darkness on the tenth day — Vijaya Dashami — symbolizes the triumph of Dharma and the liberation of individual consciousness from the bonds of negative karma.
In the context of spiritual practice (sadhana), this period is seen as an opportunity for the practitioner to perform "tapas" — a conscious ascetic effort for the removal of internal obstacles.
Schedule of Daily Practices (March 19-27)
The activities are conducted in accordance with canonical prescriptions adapted for the modern international community.
06:15 – 06:55 (Rome time): Svadhyaya and Upasana
Reading and studying the "Devi Bhagavata Purana" — the fundamental sacred text of Shaktism.
The program includes concentration on the image (vigraha) of the Mother Goddess, recitation of prescribed mantras, and the performance of daily ritual offerings (puja).
07:00 – 08:00 (Rome time): Chakra Yoga
Specialized yogic practice aimed at activating and harmonizing the energy centers (chakras) corresponding to each of the nine forms of Navadurga.
COMPLETION OF THE CYCLE:
March 28, 06:15 (Rome time): Vijaya Puja
Solemn concluding service in honor of the Goddess's ultimate victory over the forces of ignorance. The ritual is aimed at consolidating the results of the tapas and attaining inner stability.
Registration
To ensure the accessibility of knowledge for the global community, broadcasts and materials are provided in the following formats:
Live broadcasts: Zoom platform.
Archive of materials: Recordings of practices will be available in official YouTube and Rutube repositories for subsequent deep study.
Registration and coordination: To participate and gain access to the Tapas information resources, please contact the official representative: Gauri
May the upcoming Navaratri be a time of true spiritual ascent and the attainment of divine grace for you.
