4th day Navratri Puja Timings, 25 September 2025

During Ashwin Sharad Navratri, 4th day of Navratri 2025 is on 25 September. This day marks Vinayak Chaturthi and Ganesha Damana Puja. On this day, Maa Kushmanda is worshipped in Navadurga Sampradaya. Sri Katyayani Devi is the 4th day Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2025, 25 September. During Dasara Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day […]

1st day Navratri Puja Timings | 22 September 2025

During Sharad Navratri, 1st day of Navratri 2025 is on 22 September. This day marks Kalasha Sthapana, Pratipada Navratri. Shailaputri Puja is observed on this day. Balatripura Sundari Devi is the 1st day Alankaram in Vijayawada Temple Navaratri 2025, 22 September. During Dasara Navaratri of Kanakadurga Temple, each day one of the forms of Goddess […]

Sharan Navaratri 2025 at Alampur Jogulamba Temple

Dasara Sharan Navaratri at Alampur Jogulamba Temple is a biggest festival at Shakti Peetham in Telangana. In 2025, Alampur Temple Dasara Navaratri begins on September 22 and ends on October 2. Dasara Sharan Navaratri utsavams will begin on 22 September with Ankurarpana, Ganapathi Pooja at 8.30 AM. Kumkumarchana, Navavarana Pooja, Archanas, Chandi Homam, Sahasranama Archana, […]

Pancharatrotsava 2025 | 5 Days Navratri Poojan | Pancharatri Vrata in Durga Navaratri Puja

Pancharatrotsav is a five-day vrata observed during Navratri Poojan. In 2025, Pancharatrotsava in Navratri begins on September 27 and ends on October 1. Usually, it begins on Lalitha Panchami and ends with Saraswati Balidan or visarjan on Mahanavami day. Lalitha Panchami, Durga Sashti, Durga Saptami, Durga Ashtami and Mahanavami are the days of this Navratri […]

Saptaratrotsava in Navratri 2025

Sapta Ratrotsava in Navratri refers to a seven-night observance of Navratri, offered as an alternative for devotees who cannot perform rituals for all nine nights. In 2025, Saptaratrotsava begins on September 24 and ends on October 1 with Mahanavami Navratri Udyapan. While Navratri traditionally lasts for nine nights (“Nava” meaning nine), some texts and regional […]

Ghatasthapana Mantras | Mantras to chant during Navratri Kalasha Sthapana

Ghatasthapana Mantras | Mantras to chant during Navratri Kalasha Sthapana.. The exact mantras to chant during Ghatasthapana (Kalasha Sthapana), with both Sanskrit and transliteration, invoke the presence of sacred rivers, deities, and Goddess Durga. These mantras are used widely in Dashain and Navaratri practices. 1. Invocation of Rivers (Kalash Sthapana Mantra) Sanskrit: ॐ गंगे च […]

Chandraghanta Mantras – Mool Mantra, Dhyana Sloka, Stotra

Here are the lyrics of Chandraghanta Mantra, Chandraghanta Navadurga Mool Mantra, Chandraghanta Dhyana Sloka and other Stotras related to the 3rd Navadurga aspect. Chandraghanta Mool Mantra Pindaj Pravarudha Chandkopastrakaiyurta | Prasand Tanute Mahayam Chandraghanteti Vishruta || Chandraghanta Dhayan Vande Vanchit Labhayachandraghkritushekhram | Sinharudhadasha- bhuja Chandraghanta Yashswaneem|| Kanchanabhanmanipur Stithta Tritya Durga Tritram | Khang Gada Trishul […]

Shailputri Kavach (Shailaputri Mata Kavacham)

Shailputri Kavach (Shailaputri Mata Kavacham) is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Shailputri Mata, the first Goddess in Navdurga Mata (Nine aspects of Goddess Durga). Shailputri Mata is worshipped on the first day of Navratri (Vasant Navratri & Ashwin or Sharad Navratri). Here are the lyrics of Shailputri Kavach.. Omkar Maishir Patumooladhar Nivasini | Hinkar Patu […]

Balatripura Sundari Puja in Navaratri

Balatripura Sundari Puja in Navaratri.. Balatripura Sundari Alankaram in Navaratri Puja is a special decoration and worship of the youthful form of Goddess Tripura Sundari, symbolizing innocence, purity, and spiritual power, especially on the first day or early days of Navaratri. Significance of Balatripura Sundari She is the young, playful form of the Divine Mother, […]

Key Steps of Srichakra Navavarna Pooja

Key Steps of Srichakra Navavarna Pooja.. What are the key components of Sri Chakra Navavarna Pooja..? Sankalpa (Vow/Intention): The devotee takes a sacred vow to perform the pooja sincerely with devotion and focus. Pranayama (Breathing Exercises): Controlled breathing to prepare the mind and body for spiritual practice and heightened awareness. Invocation and Purification: Offering prayers to Ganapati to […]

How to establish a Sri Yantra for Navratri Puja

How to establish a Sri Yantra for Navratri Puja.. To establish a Sri Yantra for Navratri ceremonies, follow these traditional steps which sanctify and energize the yantra for worship and spiritual fulfillment: Preparation Choose a clean and quiet place preferably facing east or north-east (Ishan) direction for setting up the Sri Yantra on an altar or table. Cleanse […]

Sri Vidya Upasana in Devi Navaratri

Sri Vidya Upasana in Devi Navaratri.. Sri Vidya Upasana during Devi Navaratri is a deeply sacred practice centered on invoking and worshipping Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari, the supreme form of the Divine Feminine in the Sri Vidya tradition. This upasana integrates the worship of Navadurga with the tantric Sri Vidya sadhana emphasizing the Sri Chakra yantra, […]

Sri Chakra Navavarchana

The Sri Chakra Navavarana (nine enclosures) is a profound and complex form of Devi worship where the Sri Chakra is divided into nine concentric layers or enclosures, each representing specific energies, deities, and spiritual gateways leading to the central bindu where the supreme Mother Goddess Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari resides. Significance of Navavarana The nine enclosures represent […]

Gayatri Puja in Navaratri

During Navaratri, the Gayatri Puja holds special spiritual significance as it connects the worshipper to divine wisdom, enlightenment, and cosmic energy through the Gayatri Mantra, which is considered a representation of the Goddess Gayatri, an aspect of Adi Shakti. Significance of Gayatri Puja in Navaratri Although the Gayatri mantra is originally dedicated to the Sun God (Savitur), during […]

How can I choose ‘Which Mahavidya to Worship in Navratri’

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How can I choose which Mahavidya to worship in Navratri.. Choosing which Mahavidya to worship during Navratri is guided by one’s personal life needs, astrological profile, and spiritual goals. The Mahavidyas are invoked for specific boons, solutions to problems, and inner growth, and can be selected based on several criteria including horoscope indications and the nature […]

Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi | Maa Brahmacharini Pooja Procedure

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Brahmacharini Puja Vidhi (Maa Brahmacharini Pooja Procedure) with mantras, slokas, stotras and Aarti is given here. Maa Brahmacharini Navadurga is worshipped on 2nd day of Navratri according to Navadurga method of performing Navratri Durga Pooja. Puja items list.. The puja items required for Brahmacharini Pooja are – usual puja material like Haridra churna, kumkum, camphor, rice, kalash, water (gangajal), Devi […]

Brahmacharini Mantras – Moola Mantra, Dhyana Sloka, Stotra

Here are the lyrics of Brahmacharini Mantra, Brahmacharini Navadurga Dhyana Mantra and Brahmacharini Mata Stotra. Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped on the second day of Navratri Durga Puja as the second Goddess of Navadurga (Nine Aspects of Durga Mata). Brahmacharini Mantra Dadhanapar padmabhyamakshamalakamandalm | Devi Praseedatu Mayi Brahmacharinyanuttama || Brahmacharini Dhyana Vande Vanchit Labhayachandraghkritushekhram | Japmalakamadalu Dharabrahmacharini Shubhama […]