Shyamala Navratri 2024 Dates

Every year, the Hindu calendar celebrates four Navratri festivals.  Those are

1.  Vasantha Navratri in the month of Chaitra 
2. Varahi Navratri in the month of Ashada
3. Sharda Navratri in the month of Ashvayuja 
4. Shyamala Navratri or Matangi Navratri in the month of Magha

 
Every year, these four Navratris occur. Chaitra and Ashwayuja Navratri are well-known. The other two are Gupta Navratri and Gupta Navratri. Only those who have a tradition perform this. Gupta Navratri is predominantly observed in North India. Gupta Navratri is not like other pujas and Vratas in that it does not welcome everyone. These are carried out in complete secrecy. Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine forms, known as Navadurgs, throughout the nine days of Gupta Navratri.
 
In South India, this Navratri is celebrated as Shyamala Navratri. These Navratri are very special. Devotional worship of Goddess Shyamala on Navratri brings good jobs, higher ranks, education, and prosperity. Puranas and Itihasas also tell us that develop strong relationships between husbands and wives and get married quickly whos looking for marriage In order to kill the demon Bhandasura, Adi Parasakti emerges as Sri Lalita Devi and re-creates all god and Goddess. In order to create a goddess, Shyamala originated and she got appointed as Prime minister (Mantrini) of Goddess Lalitha. For that reason, Shyamaladevi is also known as Mantrini Devi. This mother is called Matangi in Dasha Maha Vidya.
 
This Navratri is known as Shyamala Navratri in South India. This Navratri is very special in the Hindu calendar. On the Navratri festival, devotional worship of Goddess Shyamala provides favorable jobs, higher positions, education, and prosperity. Puranas and Itihasas also advise us to build strong relationships between husbands and wives and to marry soon for those who are looking for a spouse. To destroy the demon Bhandasura, Adi Parasakti takes the form of Sri Lalita Devi and re-creates the entire universe. Shyamala was created in order to generate goddesses, and she was appointed as Goddess Lalitha's Prime Minister (Mantrini). Shyamaladevi is also known as Mantrini Devi because of this. In Dasha Maha Vidya, this mother is known as Matangi.

How did this mother get the name Mathangi?

Matanga Maharshi is a companion of Himavantha (the father of Goddess Parvathi). He has worshipped Shyamala for many years, and his dream for Shyamala to become his daughter has been granted. Shyamala was born as Matanga's daughter and became known as Matangi Devi, as per his wishes. Godess Shyamala is also known as Neela Saraswati, Geya Chakra Vasini, Laghu Shyamala, Vagvadhini Shyamala, Nakula Shyamala, Hasanti Shyamala, Sarvasiddhi Matangi, Vasya Matangi, Sarika Shyamala, Shuka Shyamala, Raja Matangi.
 
Shyamala Navaratri 2024 Dates and tithi time

Shyamala Navratri begins on February 10, Saturday, and ends on February 18, Sunday.

Day-1 Puja:  Laghu Śyāmala
Date	22, January 2024, Sunday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Pratipada
Tithi Time	04:28 AM on Feb 10, 2024 – 12:47 AM on Feb 11, 2024
Day-2 Puja:  Vāgvādinī Śyāmala
Date	23, January 2024, Monday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Dwitiya
Tithi Time	12:47 AM, Feb 11, 2024 - 09:09 PM, Feb 11, 2024
Day-3 Puja:  Nakulī Śyāmala
Date	24,January 2024, Tuesday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Tritiya
Tithi Time	09:09 PM, Feb 11, 2024 - 05:44 PM, Feb 12, 2024
Day-4 Puja:  Hasanti Śyāmala
Date	25th, January 2024, Wednesday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Chavithi
Tithi Time	Feb 04, 4:38 am - Feb 05, 3:47 am
Day-5 Puja:  Sarvasiddhi Mātaṅgi
Date	26th, January 2024, Thursday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Panchami
Tithi Time	02:41 PM, Feb 13, 2024 - 12:09 PM, Feb 14, 2024
Day-6 Puja:  Vaśya Mātaṅgi
Date	27, January 2024, Friday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Shashti
Tithi Time	12:09 PM, Feb 14, 2024 - 10:12 AM, Feb 15, 2024
Day-7 Puja:  Sārikā Śyāmala
Date	28, January 2024, Saturday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Sapthami
Tithi Time	10:12 AM, Feb 15, 2024 - 08:54 AM, Feb 16, 2024
Day-8 Puja:  Śuka Śyāmala
Date	29, January 2024, Sunday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Ashtami
Tithi Time	08:54 AM on Feb 16, 2024 – 08:15 AM on Feb 17, 2024
Day-9 Puja:  Rāja Mātaṅgi
Date	30, January 2024, Monday
Tithi	Magha Sukla Navami
Tithi Time	08:15 AM on Feb 17, 2024 – 08:15 AM on Feb 18, 2024

Puja Vidhanam

For this Goddess Swap Kunkumarchana with Matangi Ashtottaram, Shyamala Shodasha Nama puja, along with Nitya Pooja Recite Matangi Stotras such as the Hrudaya Stotra, Kavacha Stotra, Sahasranama, Sahasranama, and others if possible. If at all feasible, dress in a green or red color. Red flowers should be used to decorate. Payasa should be served like prasada. Recite Shyamala Shodasha Nama Stotram as well.

Shyamala Shodasha Nama Stotram

Hayagrīva Uvācha |
Tāṃ Tuṣṭuvuḥ Ṣoḍaśabhirnāmabhirnākavāsinaḥ |
Tāni Ṣoḍaśanāmāni Śṛṇu Kuṃbhasamudbhava || 1
Saṃgītayoginī Śyāmā Śyāmalā Maṃtranāyikā |
Maṃtriṇī Saciveśī Ca Pradhāneśī Śukapriyā || 2

Vaṇāvatī Vaiṇikī Ca Mudriṇī Priyakapriyā |
Nīpapriyā Kadaṃbeśī Kadaṃbavanavāsinī || 3

Sadāmadā Ca Nāmāni Ṣoḍaśaitāni Kuṃbhaja |
Etairyaḥ Saciveśānīṃ Sakṛt Stauti Śarīravān |
Tasya Trailokyamakhilaṃ Haste Tiṣṭhatyasaṃśayam || 4

Iti Śrī Brahmāṃḍapurāṇe Lalitopākhyāne Śrīśyāmalā Ṣoḍaśanāma Stotram |

Those who cannot chant above Shodasha Nama Stotram can recite below Shodasha names. Those are
 
1. Sangeeta Yogini 2. Shyama 3. Shyamala 4. Mantra Nayaka 5. Mantrini 6. Sachiveshi 7. Pradhaneshi 8. Shuka Priya 9. Veena Vati 10. Vainiki 11. Mudrini 12. Priyaka Priya 13 Neepa Priya 14. Kadambeshi 15. Kadamba Vanavasini 16. Sadamala 

These Navratri days aren't just any Navratris; they're one-of-a-kind. Goddess Shyamala Devi blesses all devotees who celebrate Shyamala Navaratri Puja.