Navratri Pooja
Worshipping the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga
Materials Required
- Idol or Picture of Goddess Durga
- Kalash (Copper/Earthen pot)
- Coconut & Mango Leaves
- Red Cloth (Chunri)
- Barley seeds (Jawara) & Soil
- Flowers (Hibiscus/Rose)
- Fruits & Sweets
- Incense, Lamp (Diya), Ghee
- Roli, Kumkum, Akshat (Rice)
Ghatasthapana (Day 1)
1. Sow Barley: Fill a wide earthen pot with soil and sow barley seeds. This symbolizes growth and prosperity.
2. Kalash Sthapana: Fill the Kalash with water, put a coin, betel nut, and some rice in it. Place mango leaves at the mouth and top it with a coconut wrapped in red cloth.
3. Invocation: Place the Kalash on the barley pot or near the idol. Invoke Goddess Durga and request her to reside in your home for the 9 days.
The 9 Days of Worship
Day 1: Maa Shailaputri
Daughter of the Mountains. Embodiment of the collective power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
Mantra: "Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah"
Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini
The ascetic form of the Goddess. She bestows wisdom and knowledge.
Mantra: "Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah"
Day 3: Maa Chandraghanta
She has a half-moon shaped like a bell on her forehead. She destroys evil and demons.
Mantra: "Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah"
Day 4: Maa Kushmanda
The creator of the universe. She resides inside the sun.
Mantra: "Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah"
Day 5: Maa Skandamata
Mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya). She represents motherly love and power.
Mantra: "Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah"
Day 6: Maa Katyayani
The warrior goddess who slew the demon Mahishasura.
Mantra: "Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah"
Day 7: Maa Kalaratri
The fiercest form of the Goddess. She destroys ignorance and darkness.
Mantra: "Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah"
Day 8: Maa Mahagauri
The symbol of purity and serenity. Worshipped on Ashtami.
Mantra: "Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah"
Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri
The giver of supernatural powers (Siddhis). Worshipped on Navami.
Mantra: "Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah"
Conclusion (Kanya Pujan)
On Ashtami or Navami, invite young girls (representing the Goddess) to your home. Wash their feet, offer them food (Halwa, Puri, Chana), and give them gifts.