Samagri · Mapped samagri
Hibiscus Petals (Dried)
For Devī worship — dried hibiscus retains potency for months.
Composing…
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada to Navami · Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, North India, West India, Deccan, India
Chaitra Navratri honours the nine forms of Durga across nine days. It overlaps with regional new-year observances such as Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, and culminates near Rama Navami in many calendars.
The spring Navratri invites devotees to begin the year with shakti upasana, discipline, and sattvic living.
Fruits · Kheer · Sabudana preparations · Coconut
Ghatasthapana and daily Devi puja timings should be checked city-wise.
| 2026 | March 19-27, 2026 (Thursday-Friday) — Chaitra Navratri / Vasanta Navratri. |
Puja Kit · Mapped kit
Navratri 9-Day Kit
9 color cloths, Ghatasthapana materials, Nav Dhanya, Akhand Jyoti diya, Havan Kund, and Kanya Pujan items.
Puja Kit · Mapped kit
Durga Puja Kit
Complete samagri for Navratri and Durga Puja — Kalash Sthapana, Shodashopachara, Shringar, Bhog & Havan materials for all 9 days.
Puja Kit · Mapped kit
Kali Puja Kit
Everything for Kali Puja on Amavasya night — includes Dhunuchi, hibiscus, tantric offerings, and Kali Kavach book.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Hibiscus Petals (Dried)
For Devī worship — dried hibiscus retains potency for months.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Sphaṭika (Crystal) Mālā
Clear quartz beads for Devī mantra japa and meditation.
Samagri · Mapped samagri
Devī Chunarī (Red & Gold)
Bandhanī chunarī to drape on Devī mūrti during Navratri.
Devotional Text · Kavacha
Durga Kavacha
Protective armour of Goddess Durga. Each body part is shielded by a form of Devi. Recited for complete physical and spiritual protection.
Panchang · Confirm local timing
Daily Panchang
Check tithi, nakshatra, rahu kaal, sunrise, and daily ritual timing.
Panchang · Lunar-day context
Tithi Guide
Understand lunar days used for vrat, puja, and festival observance.
Answer · Deeper guide
Navratri Vrat: Meaning, Fasting Rules, Ghatasthapana, and Devi Puja
Navratri Vrat guide with Devi worship, fasting caveats, kalash links, and Chaitra/Sharad Panchang cautions.
Answer · Deeper guide
Navratri, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Devi Vrat: Samagri, Kit Mapping, and Devotional Intent Guide
Practical devotional guide for Navratri, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, and Devi Vrat, mapped to rituals, vrats, festivals, deity practice, and active PujaKit kits without unsupported claims.
Vrat · Related fasting observances
Vrat Calendar
Browse Ekadashi and fasting observances with stories, dates, and practice notes.