शारदीय नवरात्रि
Significance
Navratri begins on Ashwina Shukla Pratipada and continues for nine nights. Families perform kalash sthapana, daily poojas and recite Durga Saptashati. Many also observe fasting.
In Karnataka the festival is celebrated as Dasara, with golu (display of dolls) in many homes.
Pooja procedure
- Perform kalash sthapana at the auspicious time on the first day.
- Worship a form of the Goddess each day.
- Recite Durga Saptashati over nine days.
- Conclude with Kanya Pooja and havan on Ashtami or Navami.
Samagri
- Durga image or idol
- Kalash and coconut
- Barley seeds and soil
- Red flowers and chunri
- Havan samagri
- Fruits and sweets
Frequently asked questions
Which is the right day for kalash sthapana?
It is done on the first day (Pratipada), during the muhurat given in the panchang.
