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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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, […]
Mahavidya Worship in Navratri.. Mahavidya worship during Navratri is a powerful tantric tradition where devotees honor the ten cosmic forms of Goddess Shakti, seeking spiritual transformation, protection, and fulfillment of desires. The Ten Mahavidyas and Their Worship The Mahavidyas are: Kali, Tara, Tripura Sundari (Shodashi), Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chhinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bagalamukhi, Matangi, and Kamala. Each goddess embodies […]
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.. 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 […]
Navratri, nine festive nights dedicated to Goddess Durga, is an auspicious time to worship Nav Durga, nine aspects of Goddess Durga. Each day a Goddess or a form of Durga is worshipped during Durga Navratri. Though, nine Goddesses worshipped during Navratri may vary from place to place, the Navadurga Goddesses mentioned in the Scriptures are […]
Durga Puja Significance, Spiritual Importance of Navratri (Shri Devi Pooja Mahatmyam) is discussed in this article.. Durga Navratri Durga Puja is the most auspicious time to worship the Mother Goddess. During these days, Durga will be in full swing and her powers are very active to bless her devotees and to destroy the evil forces. Devi […]
Navaratri Durga Puja for Brihaspati Graha Dosha Nivarana (Guru Dosha – ill effects of Jupiter) – If you are suffering from Brihaspati Graha dosha (Guru dosha) or going through the bad phase due to Jupiter’s bad effects on your horoscope, then you can perform remedial Navaratri Puja. In 2019, Chaitra Vasant Navratri begins on April 6 and ends […]
Graha Shanti is an important ritual performed during Navratri Durga Puja. As a part of both Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Durga Navratri, Graha shanti puja is observed. Each day of Navratri, puja is offered to Navagraha and on particular day of specific graham is dedicated to that Graha shanti puja. After performing Kalash Sthapana ritual […]
Navratri Puja Procedure PDF, Download Navratri Puja Vidhi in PDF — Navratri Puja Vidhi, procedure with Mantras, slokas, stotrams is given here in pdf format for free download. Navratri Puja procedure is mentioned here with Shodashopachara Puja steps and step-by-step puja vidhanam. During Navratri Navadurga Goddesses namely – Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri […]
Navratri Durga Puja procedure in Hindi is given here in PDF format. You can download the Navratri Puja Vidhi for free. Navratri Puja begins with Kalasha Sthapana on Pratipada in Shukla Paksha Ashwin month and ends with Mahanavami / Vijayadashami. But in Bengal, Durga Puja is observed for five days, on Maha Sashthi, Maha Saptami, […]
Saraswati Puja is celebrated during Durga Navratri. It is the most celebrated occasion of Navratri. Goddess Saraswati is one of the three Supreme Shakti Goddesses. Rest of the Goddesses are – Goddess Parvati and Goddess Maha Lakshmi. During Navratri, Saraswati Puja is performed for three days. In 2011, Saraswati Puja begins on October 3 and […]