RK Math is one of the popular and prestigious matha to host Durga Puja in a grand way. This year, Durga Puja begins on October 15 with Chandi Puja and ends on October 19 with Durga Nimajjanam.
Ramakrishna Matham , located in Domalguda, Hyderabad will be hosting Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja on Sharad Purnima.
Here is the detailed information on schedule of Durga Puja 2018…
15 October 2018 (Maha Shashti)
In the Puja Mandap
7 AM: Chandi Puja
8 AM: Chandi Parayanam
10.35 AM: Pushpanjali (devotees can offer flowers)
7.15 PM: Aarti to Maa Durga and devotional music
8.15 PM: Distribution of prasad
16 October 2018 (Maha Saptami)
In the Puja Mandap
7 AM: Chandi Puja
8 AM: Chandi Parayanam
10.35 AM: Pushpanjali (devotees can offer flowers)
5 PM: Lalitasahasranama Archana
7.15 PM: Aarti to Maa Durga and devotional music
8.15 PM: Distribution of prasad
17 October 2018 (Maha Ashtami)
In the main shrine
8 AM: Special puja to Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
10.45 AM: Homa and Bhajans
11.30 AM: Bhog (Naivedyam to Sri Ramakrishna)
11.50 AM: Aarathi
12 Noon: Distribution of Prasad
In the Puja Mandap
7 AM: Chandi Puja
8 AM: Chandi Parayanam
10.35 AM: Pushpanjali (devotees can offer flowers)
7.15 PM: Aarti to Maa Durga and devotional music
8.15 PM: Distribution of prasad
18 October 2018 (Maha Navami)
In the Puja Mandap
7 AM: Chandi Puja
8 AM: Chandi Parayanam
10.35 AM: Pushpanjali (devotees can offer flowers)
7.15 PM: Aarti to Maa Durga and devotional music
8.15 PM: Distribution of prasad
19 October 2018 (Vijaya Dashami)
In the Puja Mandap
8.30 AM: Chandi Puja
9.30 AM: Pushpanjali (devotees can offer flowers)
9.45 AM: Nimajjanam
7.10 to 7.45 PM: Bhajans
7.45 PM to 8 PM: Vedic chanting and Shanti Jal (sprinkling of the Holy Water on devotees)
8 PM: Distribution of Prasad
Read here about the preparation of Navratri recipes (Durga Puja recipes):
Aamer Chutney Preparation method
Baingan Bhaja Preparation method
Mishti Doi (Mitha Dahi) Preparation method
Channar Payesh Preparation method
Preparation methods and ingredients list of many other Navratri Durga Puja recipes….
