Navratri, the divine feminine
Durga Puja
Durga Puja at home is the worship of Goddess Durga with Durga Saptashati path and havan, often during Navratri, taking about 3–4 hours.
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- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Samagri
- We can arrange it, or you can bring your own
- Location
- Usually at your home
- Cost
- Agreed on WhatsApp
Significance
Goddess Durga is worshipped as Shakti, the divine feminine energy that protects dharma; the Durga Saptashati tells of her victory over Mahishasura and other demons. Families perform Durga Puja at home especially during Chaitra and Sharad Navratri and on Durga Ashtami, with kalash sthapana, recitation of the Saptashati and a concluding havan.
Vidhi: the steps of the puja
The order of the ritual. This is a usual outline; agree the details with the pandit for your family's tradition.
Sankalp and Ganesh puja
Kalash sthapana (ghatasthapana in Navratri)
Durga avahan, shodashopachar puja and shringar offering
Durga Saptashati path with Kavach, Argala and Keelak
Havan with offerings
Aarti, and kanya pujan on Ashtami or Navami where observed
Samagri: what is needed
We can arrange the samagri listed below, or your family can bring its own. On WhatsApp, settle which items we bring and which you keep ready.
- Durga murti or image with a red chunri
- Shringar items such as bangles, sindoor and bindi
- Kalash with a coconut wrapped in red cloth
- Barley and clean soil for jawara (in Navratri)
- Red flowers, havan samagri and ghee
Before the day, settle these details
Bring these details to the conversation so the arrangements fit your family.
- Share whether you want a single day's puja or ghatasthapana for the Navratri days.
- Confirm whether the full Durga Saptashati path is wanted, as it sets the length of the puja.
- Discuss any family customs, such as kanya pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
Frequently asked questions
What is Durga Puja at home?
The worship of Goddess Durga with kalash sthapana, Durga Saptashati path and havan, performed for a family at home.
Is this the community Durga Puja festival?
No. The community festival, widely celebrated in Bengal, is held in pandals from Shashthi to Vijaya Dashami. This is a puja for one family at home.
What is the Durga Saptashati?
A text of 700 verses in 13 chapters from the Markandeya Purana, describing the Goddess's victories. Its path is central to Durga worship.
Is it a single day or all nine days of Navratri?
Some families begin with ghatasthapana on the first day and keep daily puja until Navami; others choose a single day such as Ashtami. Discuss the format on WhatsApp.
How long does it take?
About 3–4 hours for a single day with the full Saptashati path and havan.
Continue planning
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