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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
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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.
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Cleanse yourself by taking a bath and wearing clean clothes before starting the ritual.
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Purify the yantra by washing it with clean water or rose water, and optionally with milk mixed with saffron for extra sanctity.
Establishment (Sthapana)
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Place the Sri Yantra on a clean cloth, often of red or yellow color, and put it on a silver or gold plate or a small wooden pedestal.
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Offer kumkum (red vermillion), sandalwood paste, flowers (preferably lotus), incense, and light an oil or ghee lamp in front of the yantra.
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Sprinkle Gangajal (holy water) around and on the yantra while chanting mantras such as “Om Aim Hreem Shreem Sri Lalita Tripura Sundaryai Namah” or Lakshmi beej mantras 108 times for activation and invocation of the divine energy.
Rituals and Worship
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Perform the Shodashopachara Puja (16-step ritual) including Avahan (invocation), Asana (offering seat), Padya (washing feet), Arghya (hand offering), Achamana (sipping water), Snana (bath), Vastra (clothing), Gandha (fragrance), Pushpa (flowers), Dhupa (incense), Dipa (lamp), Naivedya (food offering), Tamboola (betel leaves and nuts), and Pradakshina (circumambulation).
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Chant Sri Vidya or Lalita Sahasranama mantras respectfully throughout the worship to energize and please the Goddess residing in the yantra.
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Meditate on the bindu (central point) of the Sri Yantra, visualizing it as the source of cosmic energy and the Divine Mother’s presence.
After Worship
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Conclude the ceremony by thanking the Goddess and offering prostrations or bowing respectfully.
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Cover the yantra with a clean red cloth when not in use to maintain its sacred energy.
Timing and Care
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It is ideal to perform the Sri Yantra installation and puja on Friday or an auspicious Navratri day during the early morning or before sunrise.
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Regular daily worship enhances the yantra’s energy and the blessings of the goddess.
Following these steps with a focused, devoted heart purifies the space, invokes divine energy, and helps establish the Sri Yantra as a powerful spiritual tool during Navratri for prosperity, peace, and spiritual growth.