Navratri 2025 begins today and devotees across Delhi NCR are preparing for nine days of home worship. Here’s a simple guide with essential puja items, day-wise rituals, colors, and auspicious timings to make your Navratri celebrations smooth and joyful.
New Delhi: Shardiya Navratri 2025 starts on September 22 and continues until October 1, with Vijayadashami on October 2. Devotees across Delhi NCR are getting ready for nine days of prayers and rituals. Searches for “Navratri 2025 puja samagri list” have increased sharply as people prepare for Ghatasthapana and daily pujas.
This festival celebrates Maa Durga’s nine forms, symbolizing qualities like purity, courage, and wisdom. Many families set up simple home altars, while also following eco-friendly trends like using biodegradable kalash or LED diyas.
Essential Puja Items (Samagri)
For Ghatasthapana (Day 1):
• Kalash (copper or brass pot)
• Fresh water, 5 mango leaves, green coconut
• Red cloth to cover the kalash
• Barley seeds (jawar) and red clay pot for planting
• Unbroken rice (akshat)
Daily Puja Essentials:
• Puja thali, diya (lamp), ghee, cotton wicks
• Incense sticks, camphor, flowers (marigold, lotus)
• Fruits (banana, coconut) and sweets (kheer, ladoo)
• Betel leaves and nuts, 5 dry fruits (almonds, cashews, etc.)
• Sandalwood paste, turmeric, kumkum, sindoor
Idol & Decoration:
• Idol or picture of Maa Durga (9 forms optional)
• Garlands, bell, conch, sacred thread
• Clean altar facing east
Shringar Kit (For Goddess Decoration):
• Mehendi, bindi, bangles, sindoor, red scarf, nail polish, maang tika, mangalsutra, toe rings, kajal
Estimated Cost: ₹1,000–2,500 for a modest setup. Buying in bulk can save money.
9-Day Navratri Calendar: Goddess, Color & Rituals
Day 1 – Shailputri (White, Purity)
• Ghatasthapana: Install Kalash, sow barley, offer milk & honey
• Morning: 6:11–7:52 AM | Evening: 6:30–8 PMDay 2 – Brahmacharini (Red, Courage)
• Offer jaggery & rice, light red diya
• Morning: 5:30–7 AM | Evening: 6–7:30 PMDay 3 – Chandraghanta (Blue, Tranquility)
• Offer milk & kheer, meditate
• Morning: 6–7:30 AM | Evening: 6:15–8 PMDay 4 – Kushmanda (Yellow, Prosperity)
• Offer bananas & yellow flowers
• Morning: 5:45–7:15 AM | Evening: 6–7:45 PMDay 5 – Skandamata (Green, Growth)
• Offer greens & fruits, chant for child welfare
• Morning: 6–8 AM | Evening: 6:30–8 PMDay 6 – Katyayani (Grey, Balance)
• Offer symbolic weapons, pray for victory
• Morning: 5:30–7 AM | Evening: 6–8 PMDay 7 – Kalaratri (Orange, Energy)
• Night puja: Offer sesame, light lamps
• Morning: 6:15–7:45 AM | Evening: 7–9 PMDay 8 – Mahagauri (Peacock Green, Wisdom)
• Ashtami fast, Kanya pujan, offer coconut & halwa
• Morning: 5:45–7:15 AM | Evening: 6:30–8:30 PMDay 9 – Siddhidatri (Pink, Love & Harmony)
• Offer nine grains & sweets, conclude fast
• Morning: 6–8 AM | Evening: 6–8 PM
Simple Step-by-Step Puja for Beginners
- Sankalpa (Vow): Bathe, wear the day’s color, make a vow of devotion
- Kalash Puja: Sprinkle water, invoke energies
- Goddess Invocation: Chant mantras, offer flowers & fruits
- Aarti & Offerings: Light diya, sing bhajans, distribute prasad
- Evening: Recite Durga Chalisa, keep Akhand Jyot (unbroken lamp) if possible
Tip: Apps like Drik Panchang can guide beginners with audio mantras and timings.
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Extra Tips for a Smooth Navratri
• Pair rituals with fasting-friendly foods like sabudana khichdi
• Use LED diyas to stay safe in apartments
• Share your home puja setups on social media with #DelhiNavratri2025
• Buy affordable samagri from local markets or online for convenience
Navratri 2025 Puja FAQs:
Q1. When does Navratri 2025 start and end?
A: Navratri 2025 starts on September 22 and ends on October 1, with Vijayadashami/Dussehra on October 2.
Q2. What is Ghatasthapana?
A: Ghatasthapana is the first ritual of Navratri, where a Kalash (holy pot) is installed and barley seeds are sown to invite Maa Durga’s blessings.
Q3. What are the essential items needed for home puja?
A: You will need Kalash, water, mango leaves, coconut, flowers, diya, ghee, incense sticks, fruits, sweets, and idol or picture of Maa Durga. A more detailed list is in the guide above.
Q4. Can beginners perform Navratri puja at home?
A: Yes! Beginners can follow this simple step-by-step guide and use apps like Drik Panchang for timings and audio mantras.
Q5. How long should the puja be done each day?
A: Morning rituals are usually done during Brahma Muhurat (early morning) and evening aarti after sunset. It can take 20–60 minutes depending on the rituals you follow.
Q6. Can I do eco-friendly puja at home?
A: Absolutely. You can use LED diyas, biodegradable Kalash, and eco-friendly flowers to reduce waste.
Q7. How can I involve children in Navratri puja?
A: Kids can help with decorating the altar, arranging flowers, placing the idol, and helping with diyas. It makes puja fun and teaches devotion.
Q8. Is fasting necessary during Navratri?
A: Fasting is optional. If you choose to fast, you can eat vrat-friendly foods like sabudana khichdi, kuttu puri, makhana, and fruits.
Q9. Where can I buy puja items in Delhi NCR?
A: You can buy from local markets like Chandni Chowk, Lajpat Nagar, Sadar Bazaar, or online via Amazon, Flipkart, or Blinkit.
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