How to Perform Navratri Pooja at Home

Navratri is celebrated over 9 nights in devotion to Goddess Durga and her nine forms.

Purpose: Spiritual cleansing, devotion, and strength.
Time: Morning and evening during the 9 days. Samagri: Durga idol/photo, diya, red chunri, kalash, haldi, kumkum, akshat, coconut, incense, flowers, fruits, sweets.

Steps Overview:

1. Install the kalash on the first day.
2. Offer daily prayers to the Goddess’s different forms.
3. Maintain cleanliness and light diya twice daily.
4. Recite Durga Saptashati or Devi Aarti.
5. On the 8th or 9th day, perform Kanya Poojan (worship of 9 girls).