Sharad Navratri Puja is the most widely celebrated of the Navratri observances, a nine-night festival honoring Goddess Durga's nine forms, culminating in Dussehra celebrations.
120 min Physical Festival Pujas
Why perform Navratri Puja (Sharad)?
Invokes Goddess Durga's blessings across her nine divine forms
Marks one of the most significant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals
Culminates in the powerful Dussehra celebration of good over evil
When should Navratri Puja (Sharad) be performed?
Observed over nine nights starting from Ashwin Shukla Pratipada (typically September-October).
How is Navratri Puja (Sharad) performed?
Ghatasthapana
A sacred kalash is installed on the first day, invoking the Goddess's presence.
Daily Devi Puja
Each of the nine days is dedicated to a specific form of Goddess Durga (the Navadurga).
Kanjak/Kanya Puja
On Ashtami or Navami, young girls are worshipped as living forms of the Goddess.
Dussehra
The festival concludes on the tenth day, celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Items needed (Samagri)
A kalash and items for Ghatasthapana
Flowers, akshat, and a diya for daily puja
Items for Kanjak Puja (food, gifts for young girls)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garba/Dandiya's connection to Navratri?
These traditional dance forms, especially popular in Gujarat, are a joyous cultural expression of devotion during the nine nights.
Which is the more widely celebrated Navratri — Chaitra or Sharad?
Sharad Navratri, falling in autumn, is generally the more widely and elaborately celebrated of the two across India.
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