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Description

 

  • Each day is dedicated to one of the nine forms of Maa Durga, from Shailputri to Siddhidatri.
  • Devotees observe fasts, perform daily aarti, chant mantras, and offer bhog to the goddess.
  • The festival culminates in Vijayadashami (Dussehra), marking the triumph of Durga over Mahishasura.
Features

 

  • Includes Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana) on the first day.
  • Devotees observe nirjala (waterless) or phalahar (fruit-based) fasts.
  • Homes and temples are decorated with flowers, rangoli, and lights.
  • Kanya Puja (worship of young girls) is performed on Ashtami or Navami.
  • Garba and Dandiya dances are popular in western India during evenings.

Samagri

 

  • Red cloth for altar
  • Idol or image of Goddess Durga
  • Roli, haldi, kumkum
  • Akshat (rice grains)
  • Flowers (especially red and yellow)
  • Incense sticks, camphor
  • Diya (oil lamp) and ghee
  • Fruits and sweets for bhog
  • Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar)
  • Gangajal (holy water)
  • Wheat or barley seeds (for sowing near Kalash)
  • Mantra book or printout (Durga Saptashati, Aarti)
  • Japa mala (optional)
  • Items for Kanya Puja: food, gifts, new clothes

Navratri Puja