Navratri Puja: Rituals and Devi Prayers
Navratri is a sacred occasion dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and the remembrance of Her nine divine forms. During these auspicious days, devotees may choose to deepen their Bhakti, calm the mind, practise self-discipline and set aside dedicated time for prayer and spiritual reflection.
On this page, you will find Navratri Puja Vidhi, Kalash Sthapana, Devi Aarti, Chalisa and other important devotional texts in one place. Choose a topic below to open the related article or read the complete prayer.
Navratri Puja Vidhi and Kalash Sthapana
To understand the preparations for worship, read the articles on Navratri Puja Vidhi and Kalash Sthapana. Follow the method according to your family tradition and, where necessary, under the guidance of an Acharya. This collection does not present any single method as compulsory for all devotees.
Navdurga: The Nine Forms of Maa Durga
Read about the nine forms of Navdurga, from Maa Shailaputri to Maa Siddhidatri. Select the name of any form to open its dedicated page and remember the divine qualities of that Devi during your worship.
Aarti of Maa Durga and Other Devi Forms
Aarti texts dedicated to Durga Mata, Ambe Maiya, Kali Mata, Chamunda Mata and Vindhyeshwari Devi are available here. Choose an Aarti according to your devotional practice and open the related page to read the complete lyrics.
Devi Chalisa to Read During Navratri
Remember the divine qualities of Durga, Kali, Chamunda and Vindhyeshwari Mata through their respective Chalisa. It is not necessary to read every text together; choose according to your faith, family tradition and available time.
Durga Saptashati, Stotra, Kavach and Namavali
Pages for Shri Durga Saptashati, Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, Shri Durga Kavach and the 108 Names of Maa Durga are listed below. If you are observing a specific Anushthan or Sankalpa, seek guidance from your Acharya regarding the correct sequence and method.
Worship with Faith and Simplicity
Do not limit Puja only to the number of prayers or texts you recite. Prayer, gratitude and compassion toward others can also become part of daily spiritual practice. If a particular text feels difficult, take time to understand its meaning and remember the Devi through a simple heartfelt prayer.
To learn about the nine forms of Maa Durga, read the Navdurga Introduction. For Tithi and daily calendar information, visit the Panchang; this page does not provide any permanent year-specific Muhurat.