Navratri Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Mantra & 9-Day Rituals: Complete Guide

Navratri is celebrated for nine days of devotion to the various forms of Maa Durga with daily puja, fasting, mantras, and bhog.

Many devotees want to perform Navratri Puja but are not sure of the right sequence, samagri, Kalash Sthapana, daily pujas, mantras, and procedure for each day.

This guide includes complete Navratri Puja Vidhi, samagri required, important mantras, and basic rituals for all nine days. If you cannot perform the complete ritual yourself, you can also search for a traditional Nav Durga puja online. For exact dates and timings, refer to our Navratri dates and Puja Muhurat guide.

What is the Navratri Puja Vidhi?

Navratri Puja Vidhi is the traditional way of worshipping Maa Durga for nine days. Exact customs differ by region, family, and sampradaya, so there is no one sequence that is mandatory for all. Broadly, it involves setting up the space for the puja, Sankalp, Kalash Sthapana, daily worship of the Devi, chanting of mantras, and bhog and aarti.

Navratri Puja Samagri List

Required Navratri Puja Samagri

• Water and Kalash

• Coconut, mango leaves and sacred thread (where traditionally applicable)

• Roli/kumkum, rice/akshat, flowers and diya

• Fruits, sweets / bhog and other local traditional offerings

Some families also use a red cloth, betel leaves or specific grains for Kalash Sthapana, depending on the regional custom. All samagri should be pre-prepared. Items specific to a region can be optional and not compulsory.

How to do Navratri Puja at Home?

Step 1: Clean and prepare the puja area

Clean the worship area and keep all samagri ready. Place Maa Durga’s image or idol on a puja platform.

Step 2: Kalash Sthapana & Sankalp

Kalash Sthapana is thought to invoke the divine presence for the following nine days. Sankalp is a simple statement of your intention to perform the puja. It generally contains your name and gotra if applicable.

Step 3: Devi Puja, Mantra, Bhog, Aarti.

According to your family tradition, worship Maa Durga, recite the concerned mantras, offer bhog, and finish with aarti.

Daily Recitation & Navratri Puja Mantra

Mantras are important in the worship of Devi. Each form of Maa Durga has a dedicated mantra which devotees chant, usually 108 times with the help of a mala. The mantras invoke the specific energy of the Goddess and intensify the devotional relationship.

Popular Mantras Chanted During Navratri

• General Maa Durga chant: “Om Dum Durgayei Namaha”

• Mantras for each day (see the daily sections below)

• Durga Saptashati: For those who want to chant the complete 700 verses dedicated to Maa Durga

Quick Navratri Puja Vidhi Checklist

First Day Navratri Puja Vidhi Maa Shailputri

Pratipada worship starts with Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas, who is the symbol of strength and stability. On this day, the devotees do Ghatasthapana (Kalash Sthapana). Offer pure cow ghee as bhog to receive blessings for good health and vitality. Read all about the divine avatars in our guide to the 9 Forms of Maa Durga.

Navratri Second Day Puja Vidhi – Maa Brahmacharini

Dwitiya is dedicated to the Goddess Brahmacharini, who represents penance, wisdom, and austerity. Devotees chant the Goddess’s mantras and offer her sugar and simple fruits, hoping to gain spiritual growth, patience, and mental strength.

Third Day Navratri Puja Vidhi — Maa Chandraghanta

Tritiya is devoted to Maa Chandraghanta. She, with a half moon on her forehead, is bravery and grace. Offer milk-based sweets or kheer to seek her blessing for peace, prosperity, and protection from negative energies.

Fourth Day Navratri Puja Vidhi — Maa Kushmanda

Worship Maa Kushmanda on Chaturthi. Maa Kushmanda created the universe with her smiling face. Malpua is offered as a bhog to the devotees to bring clarity, intellect, and physical strength in their lives.

Fifth Day Navratri Puja Vidhi – Maa Skandamata

Panchami is dedicated to Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda) . Worshipping Her, one gets blessings of maternal love, peace and prosperity. In the morning ritual, she is offered bananas as a sacred bhog.

Sixth Day Navratri Puja Vidhi — Maa Katyayani

Shasthi is dedicated to the warrior goddess Maa Katyayani, who defeated Mahishasura. Offer wild honey or sweet with honey to seek her divine grace for courage and harmony.

Seventh Day Navratri Puja Vidhi – Mata Kalaratri

Saptami is the day for worship of Maa Kalaratri, the fierce form of the Divine Mother who destroys darkness and fear. Offer traditional bhog of jaggery (gud) and seek her blessings for protection, courage and fearlessness.

Day 8 of Navratri Puja Vidhi – Maa Mahagauri

Ashtami is dedicated to Maa Mahagauri, who stands for purity, peace and forgiveness. Offer coconut-based food items as bhog. Many families perform Kanya Puja on Ashtami or Navami as per regional and family traditions.

Ninth Day Navratri Puja Vidhi — Maa Siddhidatri

Navami is dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri, the goddess who bestows all worldly and spiritual accomplishments (siddhis). The devotees prepare halwa, puri, and chana as prasad and conclude the nine-day-long ritual with full devotion and gratitude.

Navratri Ashtami and Navami Pooja

The last two days of the Navratri worship are Ashtami and Navami. Kanya Puja is often done on these days, but customs vary from region to region.

Navratri Fasting and Puja: Things to Know for Devotees

There are different types of fasting – some undertake a full vrat, some undertake a fruit fast or a one-meal fast. Do what works with your family tradition and health needs. Fasting is an adjunct to the observance; it is not a requirement for all. Check out our Navratri fasting dates and timings guide for this year’s schedule.

Can we perform Navratri Puja at Home without a Pandit?

Many families do simple Navratri worship at their own homes, and this is a valid and common practice. But some devotees prefer a learned Pandit to guide them through a more structured, Vedic ritual —

especially if:

• They want a traditional, formal Vedic ceremony

• They do not know the right way to do it

• hard to organise the puja due to travel or time constraints

Online Nav Durga Puja for devotees who can’t perform rituals themselves

For those who are not able to do the entire ritual themselves, one can book a Pandit-led Nav Durga Puja where the Sankalp is performed on one’s behalf. A lot of services also have the option of remote participation, so you can still be a part of the ritual even if you’re not nearby. Exact inclusions, pricing, and booking details are mentioned on the product pages. You can book Nav Durga Puja online.

Real Life Example: Navratri Puja at a Place Away from Home

Usually, Neha, who is based in Singapore, celebrates Navratri with her parents in Delhi. Work made it hard to travel this year. She set up a small puja space at home, kept basic samagri ready, and followed her family’s routine remotely. To participate without travelling, her family arranged for the main Nav Durga ritual, a puja performed by a Pandit in her name.

Short Guide to 9 Day Navratri Puja

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FAQ's:

Q1. How to do Navratri Puja Vidhi at home?

Ans: Make space, take sankalp, do kalash sthapana, worship Maa Durga, recite mantras, offer bhog, and do aarti (see the step-by-step section above).

2. When does the Navratri fast start in 2026?

Ans: Dates depend on the panchang; check our article on Navratri Dates & Muhurat for verified dates. Fasting customs also vary by family.

3. Navratri Puja 2026: When will it be?

Ans: The Muhurat varies according to the day and the place, so rather than the generic timings, check out our detailed Navratri Puja Muhurat guide.

4. Navratri Puja Samagri list?

Ans: Essentials: Kalash, coconut, mango leaves, roli, akshat, flowers, diya, bhog items (please refer to the samagri section above).

5. Which mantra is chanted in the Navratri Puja?

Ans: Depending on the ritual and family tradition of the day, there are different mantras for different Devi forms.

6. Is it possible to do Navratri Puja without a Pandit?

Ans: Yes, many families do worship at home themselves. You can choose a Pandit to guide you through a traditional ritual.

7. What is the difference between Navratri Puja and Nav Durga Puja?

Ans: Navratri is the bigger nine-day festival; Nav Durga Puja is specifically about worshipping the nine forms of Maa Durga.

8. Are the bookings for Nav Durga Puja available on the internet?

Ans: Yes, subject to availability. For the latest additions, check the product page and book Nav Durga Puja online

Conclusion: Do Navratri Puja Vidhi with devotion and preparation

Navratri Puja is a well-organised nine-day practice of preparation, samagri, Sankalp, Devi worship, mantras, and daily rituals. Use a method that is traditional (and trusted) in your own practice, as different families and regions have different customs.

Need Experienced Pandits for Nav Durga Puja?

If you want to celebrate Navratri with a traditional Nav Durga Puja but can’t do the whole ritual yourself, you can opt for a Pandit-led puja online. With ePuja by Satvik, plan your pooja as per the details given on the service page.

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