Maha Sakthi Yagam - 2026
A Grand Celebration of Divine Shakti
Maha Sakthi Yagam is a sacred spiritual celebration dedicated to Goddess Aadiparashakti, bringing together powerful Vedic rituals, Devi worship, homams, sacred chanting, collective prayers and devotional practices for the spiritual well-being of individuals, families and society.
Conducted under the divine guidance of Pujya Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji, Maha Sakthi Yagam is an extraordinary spiritual endeavour that seeks the grace of the Divine Mother and invokes divine cosmic energy through collective worship and sacred rituals.
The Yagam is celebrated during the auspicious period of Dasara Navaratri, creating an atmosphere of devotion, spiritual discipline and collective participation.
A Ten-Day Celebration of Divine Shakti, Devotion and Seva
Maha Sakthi Yagam 2026 is a grand spiritual celebration at Sree Peetham, Kakinada, held during the sacred Dasara Navaratri from 11 October to 21 October 2026.
Under the divine guidance of Pujya Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji, the ten-day celebration brings together sacred Vedic rituals, powerful homams, Devi worship, special alankarams, devotional programmes and Maha Anna Prasadam.
At the heart of this year’s celebration is Aiswarya Deepam — a special worship of the Divine Mother through the sacred light of prosperity, abundance and auspiciousness.
The festival brings together devotees in a collective spiritual atmosphere, where prayer, worship, Vedic tradition and selfless service come together as one grand offering to the Divine Mother.
Aiswarya Deepam
The Sacred Light of Aiswarya
Aiswarya Deepam is the special highlight of Maha Sakthi Yagam 2026.
Deepam has always held a profound place in Hindu spiritual tradition. The lighting of a sacred lamp represents the awakening of divine light, the removal of darkness and the invocation of auspiciousness.
As part of Maha Sakthi Yagam, Aiswarya Deepam is offered as a special worship seeking the blessings of the Divine Mother for Aiswarya, prosperity, abundance, happiness and well-being.
During the sacred Navaratri celebrations, devotees have the opportunity to participate in this special Deepa Puja and become part of a collective offering of light.
Thousands of sacred lamps, prayers and devotional offerings create a magnificent spiritual atmosphere, transforming the celebration into an experience of Divine Light and Divine Grace.
Sahasra Kundatmaka Nava Shakti Homam
A major spiritual highlight of the celebrations is the Sahasra Kundatmaka Nava Shakti Homam.
Performed through numerous sacred homa kundas with Vedic mantras and prescribed rituals, the homam invokes the divine energies of Nava Shakti.
The collective performance of the homam creates a powerful atmosphere of prayer and spiritual energy, with devotees seeking the blessings of the Divine Mother for peace, prosperity, protection and well-being.
Special Devi Alankarams
One of the most beautiful aspects of Dasara Navaratri at Sree Peetham is the daily special alankaram of the Divine Mother.
Each day, the Goddess is adorned in a distinct divine form, allowing devotees to experience and worship different manifestations of Shakti.
2026 Navaratri Alankarams
- 11 October — Annapurna Devi
- 12 October — Varahi Devi
- 13 October — Gayatri Devi
- 14 October — Haridra Devi
- 15 October — Rajarajeshwari Devi
- 16 October — Bagalamukhi Devi
- 17 October — Saraswati Devi
- 18 October — Durga Devi
- 19 October — Mahalakshmi Devi
- 20 October — Swarnakamalam
Each alankaram presents the Divine Mother in a unique form, offering devotees an opportunity to experience the many dimensions of Devi Shakti during Navaratri.
Pujya Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji’s Mahasankalpam
The Maha Sakthi Yagam is conducted with a profound Mahasankalpam under the guidance of Pujya Sri Paripoornananda Swamiji.
The ten-day celebration brings together Vedic scholars, priests, upasakas and devotees in a collective spiritual endeavour involving sacred chanting, homams, pujas, Deepa worship, Vedic rituals and devotional practices.
The Sankalpam represents a collective prayer for Dharma, prosperity, protection, spiritual well-being and the welfare of society and humanity.
The Divine Purpose of Maha Sakthi Yagam
In a world filled with constant challenges, uncertainties and pressures, spiritual practices provide an opportunity to turn inward, seek divine strength and reconnect with the sacred.
Maha Sakthi Yagam brings devotees together in collective prayer, seeking the blessings of Aadiparashakti for:
- Peace and harmony
- Prosperity and well-being
- Protection from adversity
- Spiritual strength and inner peace
- Family welfare
- Removal of obstacles
- The welfare and prosperity of humanity
The Yagam is an expression of Sanatana Dharma, where individual devotion becomes part of a larger collective spiritual offering.
Shatakoti Lalitha Sahasra Kumkumarchana
One of the principal highlights of Maha Sakthi Yagam is the Shatakoti Lalitha Sahasra Kumkumarchana, an immense collective offering to Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari.
Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam embodies the profound spiritual essence of Devi worship. Through the chanting of the sacred names of the Divine Mother and offering Kumkum, devotees participate in a powerful expression of devotion and surrender.
The collective participation of thousands of devotees transforms this worship into a magnificent offering of Shakti, devotion and prayer.
Koti Bagalamukhi
Koti Bagalamukhi is a major spiritual component of the Maha Sakthi Yagam dedicated to Goddess Bagalamukhi, a powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother.
Through dedicated mantra recitation, worship and homam, devotees seek the blessings of Goddess Bagalamukhi for protection, strength, clarity and overcoming obstacles and adverse influences.
The sacred worship invokes divine power to help overcome negativity and establish peace, stability and spiritual strength.
Maha Anna Prasadam
The Divine Offering of Food and Service
A sacred celebration of this magnitude is incomplete without Anna Prasadam — the offering of food as a form of divine service.
Throughout all 10 days of Maha Sakthi Yagam, Maha Anna Prasadam is served to devotees visiting Sree Peetham. Lakhs of people partake in Anna Prasadam during the festival, making it one of the largest and most significant seva activities of the celebration.
Every day, large-scale arrangements are made to prepare and serve fresh, traditional food to the devotees who come to participate in the Yagam and seek the blessings of the Divine Mother.
From devotees who arrive for worship to families who spend the day participating in the Navaratri celebrations, everyone is welcomed to partake in the sacred Prasadam.
Anna Daanam is regarded as a noble form of seva, and Maha Anna Prasadam transforms the simple act of serving food into a collective expression of compassion, devotion and service.
Maha Sakthi Yagam is a celebration of Divine Shakti, devotion and selfless service.
During the sacred ten days of Dasara Navaratri, thousands of devotees come together at Sree Peetham to participate in powerful prayers, sacred rituals, homams, Devi worship and devotional celebrations. From Lalitha Sahasra Kumkumarchana and Koti Bagalamukhi to Athirudra Yagam, Maha Nakshatra Shanti, Koti Deepotsavam and Maha Anna Prasadam, every aspect of the Yagam becomes an offering to the Divine Mother.
The presence of lakhs of devotees receiving Anna Prasadam adds another profound dimension to the celebration — transforming worship into service and devotion into compassion.
Maha Sakthi Yagam brings people together in the spirit of faith, unity, seva and Sanatana Dharma, offering collective prayers for peace, prosperity, protection and the well-being of all.