Navratri Mahapuja 22nd Sept 2025

Worship the Navadurgas by participating in Navratri Mahapuja on the occasion of Sharad Navratri (22nd September to 2nd October 2025)

Let us pray to the Divine Mother in all Her nine Shakti forms during the 10-day Navratri Mahapuja that culminates in the Dussehra (Vijayadashami) festival and seek the blessings of power, health, wealth, and success.   

The Navratri Mahapuja is an elaborate Puja and Yajna that invokes and worships Maa Durga in Her nine forms: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.   

On the first day, Ghat Sthapana is done, wherein a pot is installed with Navdhanya, or nine grains, and they sprout during this period, signifying fertility and abundance to the devotees. On the first three days, Kali, the aspect that destroys all ignorance, is worshipped. The next three days are for her creative aspect, or Lakshmi, and the last three days are for her knowledge aspect, which is Saraswati. The significance of this sequence of worship is that she first destroys the evil propensities that lurk in the mind, then implants therein the Devi Sampat, or divine qualities conducive to spiritual enfoldment, and then bestows true knowledge on the devotee.   

Maa Durga is Goddess Shakti, Para Brahman, or Supreme Consciousness to devotees, and Navratri is the best time of year to seek Her Divine blessings. Maa Durga appeared when Bhagavan Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva combined their powers to destroy the evil demon Mahishasura. She possessed the power of the Holy Trinity and weapons from various gods. She engaged the buffalo demon in a ten-day battle, during which she assumed various forms and on the tenth day, she mounted him and killed him. According to another legend, Bhagavan Ram worshipped the Goddess for nine days and on the tenth day, He killed Ravana. Dussehra and Vijayadashami, which represent the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated on the tenth day.   

Participate in Navratri Mahapuja for spiritual growth and positivity, and seek the blessings of good health, protection, wealth, power, prosperity, and success.

Benefits:

• Blessings of health, wealth and prosperity.
• Protection and strength to face all obstacles with success.
• Expansion in all areas including spiritual growth.
• Divine grace and blessings of Maa Durga.
• This is a Group Puja done along with other Yajaman.

Day 1 - 22nd September - Goddess Shailputri: On the first day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Shailputri, meaning the Daughter of the mountains (Himalayas). She represents the embodiment of the power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. 
Day 2 - 23rd September - Goddess Brahmacharini: On the second day of Navratri, Goddess Brahmacharini is worshipped. Devi Brahmacharini is known for her pure and sincere devotion and determination. She signifies spiritual wisdom and knowledge.  
Day 3 - 24th September - Goddess Chandraghanta: On the third day, devotees worship Goddess Chandraghanta. She rides on a tiger, with a crescent moon decorating her forehead. The name Chandraghanta means "the one with a moon on her forehead," symbolizing courage and bravery.  
Day 4 - 25th September - Vinayak Chaturthi: Vinayaka Chaturthi is also known as Varad Vinayaka Chaturthi. Varad means "asking God to fulfill any desire one has". Lord Ganesha blesses devotees with wisdom and patience who observe this fast.  
Day 5 - 26th September - Goddess Kushmanda: Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day. She is believed to be the creator of the universe and brings light to the cosmos. She rides a lion and holds eight powerful weapons and a rosary in her eight hands.  
Day 6 - 27th September - Goddess Skandamata: On the fifth day, Goddess Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya, is honored. She embodies a mother’s strength in protecting her child and is depicted with four arms holding a lotus, bell, and Kamandalu, while carrying Lord Kartikeya in her lap.  
Day 7 - 28th September - Goddess Katyayani: Goddess Katyayani, a fierce form of Goddess Parvati, is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is celebrated for her role in defeating the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.  
Day 8 - 29th September - Goddess Kalaratri: On the seventh day, devotees worship Goddess Kalaratri, the most ferocious form of Durga. She symbolizes the destruction of ignorance and darkness and is known for bestowing courage to her devotees.  
Day 9 - 30th September - Goddess Mahagauri: On the eighth day, Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped. She symbolizes purity, peace, and serenity. Devotees observe a fast on Mahashtami to seek her blessings.  
Day 10 - 1st October - Goddess Siddhidatri: On the ninth day, Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped. "Siddhi" means supernatural power, and "Dhatri" means giver. Kanya Puja is also performed on this day. Devotees wash the feet of nine young girls, offer them food, and seek blessings in a ritual known as Kanya Prasadam.  
Day 11 - 2nd October - Goddess Durga Victory & Dussehra: The tenth day marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura and the triumph of Lord Ram over Ravana. Celebrated as Dussehra, it signifies the end of Navratri and symbolizes the destruction of all negativity, marking the triumph of good over evil.  
 

Navadurgas mantras:

Om Shaam Sheem Shoom Shailputryai Namah ||   
Om Braam Breem Boom Brahmcharinyai Namah ||   
Om Hreem Kleem Shreem Chandraghantayai Namah ||   
Om Hreem Kushmandayai Jagatprasootyai Namah ||   
Om Hreem Saha Skandmatryai Namah ||   
Om Hreem Shreem Katyayanyai Namah ||   
Aim Hreem Shreem Kaalratryai Namah ||   
Om Hreem Shreem Glaum Gam Gauri Geem Namah ||  
Om Hreem Saha Siddhidatryai Namah ||   

ॐ शाम शीम शूम शैलपुत्र्यैनमः   
ॐ ब्रां ब्री मबूमब्रह्मचारिण्यैनमः   
ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं श्रींम चंद्रघंटायैनमः  
ॐ ह्रीम कुष्मांडायै जगत्प्रसूतायै नमः   
ॐ ह्रीं सह स्कंदमत्र्यै नमः   
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं कात्यायन्यै नमः   
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं कालरात्र्यैनमः   
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं ग्लौम गम गौरी गीम नमः   
ॐ ह्रीं सह सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः   
 

Puja Services Include:

Kalash Sthapana, Ghat Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), Gauri Tilak mandal, 64 yogini Pujan, Sapthgrihith Matrika Pujan, Chatukashti Yogini Mangal Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Laxmi Pujan, Navgraha Pujan, Invocation of all Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Durga Idol and Yantra Abhishek and pujan, Navchandi path, Navdurga Mantra Japa 11,000 times, Pushpanjali, Homa(15 different items) and Aarti.   

On the final day (October 12), Dussehra pujan with offerings of sugarcane, jaggery, and rice, Ram Parivar Pujan, recitation of Sunderkand, and recitation of Hanuman Chalisa's 108 Paath will be conducted.   

Number of Priests: 9   
22nd September to 2nd October: 09:00 am to 1:30 pm IST   

Puja will be Live Streamed.   

Rudra Centre priests will perform puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your name, birth details, gotra, and your Sankalpa (intention) at checkout. This is a group puja along with other Yajaman (you may do puja on an individual basis or include your near and dear ones in the puja). Videos and pictures will be shared with you while the puja is live. Please share your WhatsApp number with us for easy coordination.