The celebration of Navarathri began on September 23rd 2006, continues till October 2nd 2006. It is celebrated for nine days. The tenth day is called "Vijayathasami". Hindus fast and worship the Goddess during Navarathri. Navarathri is an important event in the Hindu religious calendar.

Nine nights are divided as first three nights are devoted for Goddess Durga, the next three nights are devoted for Goddess Lakshmi, and the last three nights are devoted for Goddess Saraswathi.

Goddess of Durga is worshipped to have force. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for wealth. And Goddess Saraswathi is worshipped for wisdom.

Sri Maha Veera Pathirakaali Amman in the Moolasthanam of Sri Maha Veera Pathirakaali Amman Temple in Rajagiriya

Kumbam is being brought from Moolasthanam to the Vasantha Mandapam by the chief priest Kaali Kanagaratnam Kurukkal

A special "Kunkuma Pooja" is performed during Navarathri

Lalitha Thiripurasunthari Amman and Kumbam are placed at Vasantha Mandapam till Navarathri ends

A lot of Non Hindus worship Sri Maha Veera Pathirakaali Amman

Panchcharaththi is being offered to Lalitha Thiripurasunthari Amman

Poorna Aguthi is performed

Devotees are being blessed by the priest