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Description

 

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

 

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

Samagri

 

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

Navratri Puja