Navaratha

Nava Rath

Nauratha

नौं रथा

During the nine days of Dashain, people take holy bath in nine divine places. This tradition is called Nava rath. People go to various river confluences early in the mornings to take bath and visit sacred temples and shrines during afternoons.

The following river confluences around Kathmandu valley are considered to be holy river for Nava Rath bath for the nine days of Dashain. The bath is taken from Ghatasthapana to Navami. Accordingly, the temples near the conflunces are worshiped on the same day.

	River Confluences		Temples

	Shankhamul		PeethKumari
	Bhauchakhushi		Indrayani
	Gokarna		GokarneShwori
	Kalmochan		Dali Ajeema
	Panchanari		Pachali Bhairav
	Tokha Dovan		Mana Maiju
	Pashupati Arya Ghat		Gujheshori
	Teku Dovan		Machali Devi
	Dokha Tole		Kankeswori

Nava Durga

Nine forms of Devi Durga is worshiped during Dashain. Devis are symbols of different divine powers in the form of Goddess Durga. In other words, these are manifestation of powers of Devi in various forms.

Nava Durga

Shailaputri
Bharmacharini
Chandra Ghanta
Kushmanda
Skanda Mata
Katyayani
Kaal Ratri
Maha Gauri
Siddhidatri

Eight forms of Durga

Durga is worshiped in eight form also. These forms are called Astha Matrika or eight mother divine.

Astha Matrika

Chamunda
Barahi
Indrayani
Byasnabi
Maheshowri
Kaumari
Brahmhi
Mahalaxmi