Sharad Navratri Puja Vidhi | शारदीय नवरात्रि पूजा विधि

|| Sharad Navratri Puja Vidhi ||

During the nine days of Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. This guide is designed to be simple so that anyone can perform the ritual at home with devotion.

Preparation (Checklist for Everyone)

Before starting, gather these items:

• Idol or Photo of Maa Durga
• Kalash (Clay, Copper, or Brass)
• Coconut (wrapped in a red cloth/chunari)
• Clay pot and Barley (Jau) seeds
• Ganga water, Akshat (Rice), Roli, Sindoor
• Incense sticks, Diya, Camphor, and fresh flowers

Step 1: Ghatasthapana (Kalash Installation)

Performed on the first day during an auspicious time:

1. Sow Barley (Jau) in the clay pot.
2. Fill the Kalash with water and a bit of Ganga water. Tie a sacred thread (Kalawa) and draw a Swastika on it.
3. Place Mango leaves around the neck of the Kalash.
4. Place the red cloth-wrapped coconut on top of the Kalash.
5. Position the Kalash in the center of the pot containing Barley seeds.

Step 2: Sankalp (Intention)

Take some water and rice in your hand and make a resolution to worship Maa Durga for nine days. Meditate on the Goddess.

Step 3: Daily Ritual Process

Follow this sequence every morning and evening:

1. Light the Diya (lamp).
2. Apply Tilak to the Goddess and offer flowers.
3. Mantra Chanting (Mantra Card):

   Navarna Mantra

   Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche

   Victory to Maa Chamunda (Durga) who embodies Saraswati (Aim), Lakshmi (Hreem), and Kali (Kleem). May she grant us wisdom and liberation.

   (Chant this mantra at least 108 times)
4. Read:
   

   Shri Durga Chalisa | श्री दुर्गा चालीसा

   Maa Durga ki stuti mein Shri Durga Chalisa ka paath karein aur Maa ka aashirwad prapt karein.

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5. Read the Story:
   

   Navratri Vrat Katha | नवरात्रि व्रत कथा

   Navratri Vrat Katha, its significance, and procedure in Hinglish (Latin script).

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Step 4: Aarti and Bhog

Conclude the Puja by offering fruits or sweets to the Goddess and performing the Aarti:

Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali Aarti | अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली (आरती)

Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali Aarti lyrics in Hinglish (Latin script).

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Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti | जय अम्बे गौरी आरती

Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti lyrics in Hinglish. Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti ke purn aur shuddh bol.

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Special Days

• Ashtami/Navami: Special Havan and Kanya Pujan (worshipping young girls) are performed.
• Dashami (Vijayadashami): Kalash Visarjan and bidding farewell to the Goddess.

(Puja Vidhi Samapt)