Upasana School of Dance

07/24/2026

DAY 9 - Siddhidhaatri Namostute 🕉️

This piece honors the ninth and final Navadurga, Siddhidhaatri Devi. She is the very embodiment of perfection, and is said to ensure that her devotees succeed in achieving their most fervent desires. In short, she is the mother of miracles.

07/23/2026

DAY 8 - Maha Gowri Namostute 🔱

This piece honors Maha Gowri, the eighth Navadurga. As symbolized by her white garments, lending her the name of “Shwetambaradhara”, she represents purity, serenity, and true grace. Her wisdom is said to guide devotees through great difficulties.

07/22/2026

DAY 7 - Kaalaraatri Namostute 🔥

This piece honors the seventh Navadurga, Kaalaraatri Devi. Her fearsome and awe-inspiring nature is said to banish all evil and negative energies. As such, this piece refers to her as “Kaalaraatri Bhayankari”; or, Kaalaraatri, the fear-inspiring.

07/21/2026

DAY 6 - Kaatyaayani Namostute 🗡️

This piece honors the sixth Navadurga, Kaatyaayani Devi. She is revered as a fierce protector, a vanquisher of evil, and a generous goddess who grants many boons.

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07/21/2026

DAY 5 - Skandamaata Namostute 🪷

This piece honors the fifth Navadurga, Skandamaata Devi. Her nurturing nature is mentioned heavily in this composition, and is endlessly worthy of worship.



DAY 6 - Kaatyaayani Namostute 🗡️

This piece honors the sixth Navadurga, Kaatyaayani Devi. She is revered as a fierce protector, a vanquisher of evil, and a generous goddess who grants many boons.

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07/19/2026

DAY 4 - Kushmanda Namostute ✨

This piece honors the fourth Navadurga, Kushmanda Devi. Her name, meaning “warm cosmic egg”, symbolizes her role as a divine mother and the source of warmth in all creation.

07/18/2026

DAY 3 - Chandraghanta Namostute 🌙

This piece honors the third Navadurga, Chandraghanta Devi. Her eternal beauty lies in her strength, serenity, and endlessly protective nature.

07/17/2026

DAY 2 - Brahmachaarini Namostute 🙏

This piece honors the second of the nine forms of Durga worshipped during Navaratri. Brahmacharini Devi symbolizes devotion and deep penance. I feel a special connection to this piece, as the name “Upasana” refers to deep worship.

07/16/2026

DAY 1 - Sailaputri Namostute 🏔️

A look back at my Nava Durga series, in honor of the grand Navakundatmaka Satha Chandi Sahitha Rudra Yagam taking place at the Hindu Temple of Saint Louis this week.

06/20/2026