दुर्गा पूजा / नवरात्रि पाठ
Durga Pooja during Navratri includes kalash sthapana on the first day, daily worship, and the recital of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam).
Families also invite young girls for Kanya Pooja on Ashtami or Navami.
Significance: Navratri is a nine-day observance of the Goddess, with fasting, prayer and community gatherings.
Typical duration: 1 to 2 hours daily
Procedure
- Perform kalash sthapana and plant barley seeds on the first day.
- Offer flowers, kumkum and lamp to the Goddess each morning and evening.
- Recite Durga Saptashati over the nine days or on selected days.
- Conclude with havan, Kanya Pooja and aarti.
Samagri checklist
Your Pandit will confirm the exact list for your family tradition.
- Durga idol or image
- Kalash and coconut
- Barley seeds and soil
- Red flowers and chunri
- Kumkum, akshat
- Havan samagri
- Fruits and sweets
Frequently asked questions
How is the Saptashati path divided?
Some families complete it in one day, others read a few chapters on each of the nine days.
