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Navratri Pooja Pooja Guide - Samagri List & Vidhi

Complete 9-day Navratri Pooja guide with Ghatasthapana vidhi, Kanya Pujan, and Durga Saptashati path samagri list.

When Shukla Pratipada of Chaitra (March-April) and Ashwin (September-October) months
Deity Goddess Durga (9 Forms)
Items Needed 17
Steps 7

Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi for Navratri Pooja

Follow these steps in order for a complete and proper pooja.

1

Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana)

On Day 1, install a sacred kalash filled with water, mango leaves, coconut, and barley seeds. This marks the beginning of Navratri.

2

Daily Pooja Routine

Each day, wake up early, take a bath, light a diya, offer flowers, and perform aarti to the Goddess. Chant the specific mantra for each day's form.

3

Observe Fast (Vrat)

Many devotees observe a fast for 9 days (or the first and last day). Eat only vrat-friendly foods like sabudana, kuttu atta, fruits, and milk.

4

Chant Durga Saptashati

Recite chapters from Durga Saptashati (700 verses) or Durga Chalisa daily. This brings divine blessings and spiritual strength.

5

Kanya Pujan (Day 8 or 9)

Worship 9 young girls (kanyas) representing the 9 forms of Durga. Offer them new clothes, chunri, sweets, and dakshina.

6

Hawan / Homa

On the final day or 8th day, perform a hawan with samagri, ghee, and mantras to conclude the Navratri observance.

7

Visarjan

On the 10th day (Dussehra/Vijayadashami), immerse the idol or kalash in water, symbolizing the Goddess's return to her celestial abode.

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Mantras for Navratri Pooja

Main Mantra for Navratri Pooja
Om Dum Durgayei Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Durga, the remover of all obstacles and sufferings.

Useful Tips for Navratri Pooja

Clean your home thoroughly before Navratri begins.
Light an Akhand Jyot (continuous lamp) that burns for 9 days.
Wear clean clothes, preferably red or green during the festival.
Avoid tamasic food (garlic, onion, non-veg) during Navratri.
Read one chapter of Durga Saptashati each day for maximum benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions about Navratri Pooja

When does Navratri start in 2026?
Navratri occurs twice a year. Chaitra Navratri typically falls in March-April and Sharadiya Navratri in September-October 2026. Check the exact dates based on your location.
Can I perform Navratri Pooja at home?
Yes, Navratri Pooja can be performed at home. The most important elements are Ghatasthapana (kalash installation), daily aarti, fasting, and Kanya Pujan on the 8th or 9th day.
What items are needed for Navratri Pooja?
Essential items include: Durga photo/idol, kalash, coconut, chunri, flowers, incense, diya, ghee, cotton wicks, fruits, and hawan samagri. A complete Navratri Pooja Kit from AyodhyaShri contains all necessary items.
Is fasting mandatory during Navratri?
Fasting is not mandatory but is highly recommended for spiritual purification. You can observe a partial fast by eating fruits, milk, and vrat-special foods like sabudana and kuttu.
What is Kanya Pujan?
Kanya Pujan is the worship of 9 young girls (pre-puberty) representing the 9 forms of Goddess Durga. It is performed on Ashtami (8th day) or Navami (9th day) by washing their feet, offering chunri, sweets, and dakshina.

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