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Kawardha's Newariguda Enshrines 117 Sacred Deities & 51 Shaktipeeths for Navratri

Village Newariguda in Kawardha is set to host a landmark spiritual pilgrimage for Shardiya Navratri (October 11–20, 2026), installing 117 sacred deities under a single grand festive pavilion. Led under the patronship of Pramod Chauhan and Nav Yuvak Durgotsav Samiti, the walk-through features dioramas of all 51 Shaktipeeths, Navdurga, Charo Dham, 10 Avatars of Lord Vishnu, Ayodhya Ram Lalla, and 36 traditional folk deities of Chhattisgarh.

Newariguda Kawardha 117 Sacred Deities, 51 Shaktipeeths and Navdurga festival pavilion for Navratri

Village Newariguda in Kawardha is set to host a landmark spiritual pilgrimage for Shardiya Navratri (October 11–20, 2026), installing 117 sacred deities under a single grand festive pavilion. Led under the patronship of Pramod Chauhan and Nav Yuvak Durgotsav Samiti, the walk-through features dioramas of all 51 Shaktipeeths, Navdurga, Charo Dham, 10 Avatars of Lord Vishnu, Ayodhya Ram Lalla, and 36 traditional folk deities of Chhattisgarh.

In what is set to be one of the largest and most unique religious congregations in Chhattisgarh, village Newariguda in the Kawardha block of Kabirdham district is preparing to enshrine 117 sacred deities and divine tableaux under a single expansive festival complex for Shardiya Navratri 2026 (October 11 to October 20, 2026).

Organized under the patronship of Pramod Chauhan and executed collectively by the Nav Yuvak Durgotsav Samiti alongside the residents of Newariguda, Dullahpur, and Karimati, this massive community-driven installation celebrates both classical Vedic traditions and the rich indigenous folk heritage of Chhattisgarh.

Newariguda 117 Sacred Deities 51 Shaktipeeths Navratri Kawardha
Newariguda 117 Sacred Deities 51 Shaktipeeths Navratri Kawardha

The Evolution: From 51 Shaktipeeths to 117 Deities

During last year's Navratri celebrations, Newariguda gained widespread regional prominence by constructing a walk-through diorama complex of all 51 Shaktipeeths, drawing tens of thousands of pilgrims from across Kawardha, Raipur, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, and neighboring Madhya Pradesh.

Building on that overwhelming community response, the organizing committee has expanded the scale more than twofold this year, consecrating 117 distinct sacred representations.

The 117 Deities & Sacred Tableaux: Detailed Breakdown

The vast covered pavilion is structured into distinct thematic zones, allowing devotees to take a comprehensive spiritual pilgrimage under one roof:

  • 51 Shaktipeeth Shrines: Dedicated dioramas representing all 51 sacred Shakti shrines across the Indian subcontinent, each reflecting its specific mythological iconography and regional sanctum style.
  • Navdurga Sanctum: The nine consecrated forms of Goddess Durga, from Shailputri to Siddhidatri, worshipped daily with traditional Vedic rituals and evening aartis.
  • Charo Dham Tableaux: Replicas of the four cardinal pilgrimage destinations—Badrinath, Jagannath Puri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarka.
  • Dashavatara of Lord Vishnu: The 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu depicting Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki.
  • Ayodhya Ram Lalla Replica: A special central tableau recreating the sanctum of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.
  • Chhattisgarh Cultural & Folk Heritage Pavilion: A dedicated pavilion enshrining Chhattisgarh Mahtari alongside 36 traditional regional folk deities of Chhattisgarh, honoring the state's deep-rooted agrarian and rural spiritual roots.

Navratri 2026 Schedule & Darshan Timings

  • Festival Dates: Sunday, October 11, 2026 to Tuesday, October 20, 2026 (Shardiya Navratri)
  • Ghatasthapana (Day 1): October 11, 2026 (Maa Shailputri Puja)
  • Maha Ashtami / Maha Navami: October 19, 2026 (Maha Aarti & Havan)
  • Vijayadashami (Dussehra): October 20, 2026 (Visarjan Samaroh)
  • Daily Darshan Timings: Morning 6:00 AM to Midnight (12:00 AM)
  • Daily Evening Maha Aarti: 7:30 PM, followed by sacred prasad distribution
  • Nightly Cultural Programs: Traditional Chhattisgarhi Jas Geet and devotional bhajans from 8:30 PM onwards

Location & Transit to Newariguda

  • Venue Location: Gram Newariguda (near Dullahpur and Karimati), Kawardha Block, Kabirdham District
  • Distance from Kawardha Town: Approximately 18 to 20 km (approx. 25–30 minutes drive via Kawardha–Dullahpur link road)
  • Entry & Admission: Free & Open Public Darshan
  • Chief Patron: Pramod Chauhan
  • Organizers: Nav Yuvak Durgotsav Samiti & Samast Gramwasi
Source / Reference: Mor Kawardha Dispatch
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