What is

Navratri Puja (Navratri Kalash Sthapana Puja and Havan)?

A nine-night festival worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga).

Navratri Puja (Navratri Kalash Sthapana Puja and Havan)

About Navratri Puja (Navratri Kalash Sthapana Puja and Havan)

Navratri Puja is a nine-night celebration worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga). This powerful ritual invokes divine feminine energy for protection, strength, prosperity, and spiritual elevation. Each day honors a different form of the Goddess with specific rituals, colors, and offerings. The complete Navratri observance brings comprehensive blessings covering all aspects of life - from wealth to wisdom to victory over evil. Families can observe for all 9 days or select auspicious days like Day 1, Day 8-9 (Ashtami-Navami).

When to Perform

Navratri occurs twice yearly - Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September-October). Sharad Navratri before Dussehra is more widely celebrated. Each day has specific timing for puja.

Significance

  • Invokes the nine forms of Goddess Durga over nine sacred nights
  • Provides comprehensive blessings covering wealth, wisdom, and victory
  • Strengthens protection and inner strength through divine feminine energy
  • One of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar

Basic Steps

  • Each day ceremony lasts 1-1.5 hours:
  • • Daily specific Goddess form worship
  • • Day-appropriate mantras and stotrams
  • • Color-coordinated offerings
  • • Kanya Puja on 8th/9th day
  • • Havan on the final day
  • • Kumari worship and blessings

Common Questions

Can we book puja for selected days only?

Yes! You can book for Day 1, Day 8-9 (most important), or all 9 days based on your devotion and availability.

What is Kanya Puja?

On the 8th or 9th day, young girls are worshipped as embodiments of the Goddess and offered food and gifts. Very auspicious!

Do we need to fast during Navratri?

Fasting is optional and personal. The puja can be performed regardless of your fasting practice.

What are the nine forms worshipped?

Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.

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