Nav Gauri Yatra – The Nine Divine Shaktis of Kashi

The Nav Gauri Yatra is a sacred journey through the nine divine forms of Maa Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva, who blesses devotees with beauty, strength, marital happiness, and spiritual upliftment. Mentioned in Chapter 100 of the Kashi Khanda in the Skanda Purana, this yatra is a powerful feminine energy pilgrimage known to uplift both inner and outer life.

Each form of Gauri—Mukhnirmalika, Jyeshta, Saubhagya, Shringar, Vishalakshi, Lalita, Bhavani, Mangla, and Maha Gauri (Annapurna Devi)—represents a specific spiritual essence and blessing. These sacred temples are nestled across the ancient lanes and ghats of Varanasi, each carrying unique vibrations and grace.

Women—both married and unmarried—undertake this yatra to seek marital peace, ideal partners, fertility, and emotional healing. The blessings of Akhand Saubhagyavati (eternal marital bliss) are especially bestowed upon married women. Men too benefit by aligning with the nurturing energy of the divine mother, balancing emotional and spiritual energies.

The yatra spans around 5 hours and includes traditional offerings, guided stories of the goddesses, and mantra chanting. As you move from one Gauri shrine to another, the journey becomes an inner awakening, helping you connect with the Shakti within.

This is not just a temple visit—it is a pilgrimage into the womb of divine love.