Sat Chandi Chaitra Navratri Mahapuja 19th March 2026

Participate in the Sat Chandi Chaitra Navratri Mahapuja (19th March – 27th March 2026)

Join the Sat Chandi Chaitra Navratri Mahapuja, a sacred nine-day spiritual observance dedicated to the Divine Mother Durga during the auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri. This powerful period is said to be a time when the divine energies of the Goddess are especially active, helping devotees overcome obstacles, purify their minds, and invite spiritual strength and blessings into their lives.      

The Mahapuja begins on 19th March 2026 with Ghatasthapana, the ritual installation of the sacred Kalash symbolizing the presence of the Divine Mother. Over the next nine days, elaborate Vedic rituals, mantra chanting, and sacred recitations of Sat Chandi Path will be performed to invoke the blessings of Ma Durga and Her many divine forms. These rituals are performed to seek protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth for the devotees participating in the puja.       

A special highlight of this Navratri is Navami Tithi on 26th March 2026, which coincides with Ram Navami, the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. According to tradition, Lord Ram worshipped Goddess Durga before his battle with Ravana to seek Her strength and blessings. On this auspicious day, special prayers and Abhishek will be offered to Lord Ram, making this Navratri even more significant as Ram Navaratri.       

The Mahapuja will conclude on 27th March 2026 with a grand Yagna performed using sacred herbs and havan samagri. This final ritual marks the completion of the Navratri observances and symbolizes the offering of prayers, gratitude, and devotion to the Divine Mother while seeking her continued blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual well-being.

Significance of Chaitra Navratri

Navratri symbolizes the victory of divine consciousness over negativity and ignorance.       

Each set of three days during Navratri honors a different aspect of the Divine Mother:       

Days 1–3 – Ma Kali      
The fierce protector who destroys negativity, ego, and evil forces.       

Days 4–6 – Ma Lakshmi      
The bestower of prosperity, abundance, and spiritual wealth.       

Days 7–9 – Ma Saraswati      
The goddess of wisdom, creativity, knowledge, and spiritual illumination.

About the Sat Chandi Mahapuja

The Sat Chandi Mahapuja is one of the most powerful and elaborate rituals in the Shakta tradition, performed to invoke the supreme energies of the Divine Mother.       

This sacred ritual involves the recitation of the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmyam or Chandi Path) 100 times.       

The Durga Saptashati, drawn from the Markandeya Purana, contains 700 sacred verses across 13 chapters, glorifying the Divine Mother and narrating her victory over Mahishasura, the demon symbolizing ignorance and ego.

Spiritual Benefits of Sat Chandi Mahapuja

• Participating in this sacred ritual helps devotees receive profound spiritual and material blessings.
• Removal of deep-rooted negativities, fears, and obstacles
• Divine protection and victory over enemies
• Neutralization of planetary doshas and karmic blocks
• Prosperity, clarity, and fulfilment of righteous desires
• Spiritual purification and inner awakening
• Progress on the path of devotion and self-realization

Divine Blessings from Multiple Deities

Participants in the Mahapuja receive blessings not only from Ma Durga, but also from:

• Lord Ram
• Lord Ganesha
• Lord Shiva
• Navagraha (Nine Planets)
• Navdurga Goddesses

Puja Schedule

Start Date: 19th March 2026 – Ghatasthapana (Navratri Day 1)      
End Date: 27th March 2026 – Dashmi (Navratri Parana)       
Puja Timing: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily  

Significance of Durga Saptashati Recitations

Scriptures describe specific spiritual benefits based on the number of recitations:

• 7 recitations: Removal of deep fears
• 9 recitations: Relief from suffering and fulfilment of wishes
• 12 recitations: Achievement of desires and destruction of rivals
• 14 recitations: Fame, strength, and popularity
• 15 recitations: Success, prosperity, and a harmonious life
• 16 recitations: Blessings of progeny and family prosperity
• 17 recitations: Attainment of high status and recognition
• 18 recitations: Acquisition of mystical powers
• 25 recitations: Authority and commanding influence
• 100 recitations: Health, fame, prosperity, and fulfilment of all righteous wishes

Navdurga Worship During the 9 Days      
Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a sacred form of the Divine Mother. 

Day 1 – Pratipada (19 March)  
Shailputri Puja – The embodiment of strength and the power of nature  
Mantra: Om Shaam Sheem Shoom Shailputryai Namah   
ॐ शाम शीम शूम शैलपुत्र्यैनमः  
https://youtu.be/Y4evxJSxjj0?si=IFGgki6mtxF_bZYr

Day 2 – Dwitiya (20 March)  
Brahmacharini Puja – Symbol of austerity and spiritual discipline   
Mantra: Om Braam Breem Broom Brahmcharinyai Namah   
ॐ ब्रां ब्री मबूमब्रह्मचारिण्यैनमः  
https://youtu.be/-MChN37BheI?si=0LwEeqc293rItoUX
Chandraghanta Puja – The fearless warrior goddess   
Mantra: Om Hreem Kleem Shreem Chandraghantayai Namah  
ॐ ह्रीं क्लीं श्रींम चंद्रघंटायैनमः  
https://youtu.be/IT5gvi9YKrU?si=9rUm-frk1xO09Dbp

Day 3 – Chaturthi (21 March)  
Kushmanda Puja – The creator of the universe   
Mantra: Om Hreem Kushmandayai Jagatprasootyai Namah  
ॐ ह्रीम कुष्मांडायै जगत्प्रसूतायै नमः  
https://youtu.be/v_PK9vk7Yjw?si=CbhlYYeJ_vvKE_d4

Day 4 – Panchami (22 March)  
Skandamata Puja – The nurturing mother of Lord Kartikeya   
Mantra:Om Hreem Saha Skandmatryai Namah   
ॐ ह्रीं सह स्कंदमत्र्यै नमः  
https://youtu.be/kVIefxGVJuE?si=Xo_GeO94JuqsN3s5 

Day 5 – Shashthi (23 March)  
Katyayani Puja – Symbol of courage and divine power   
Mantra: Om Hreem Shreem Katyayanyai Namah   
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं कात्यायन्यै नमः  
https://youtu.be/MYMx9GqtiIA?si=GN0tTKmgij9I0zZ_ 

Day 6 – Saptami (24 March)  
Kalaratri Puja – Destroyer of darkness and ignorance   
Mantra: Om Aim Hreem Shreem Kaalratryai Namah   
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं कालरात्र्यै नमः  
https://youtu.be/M5FeaRfIpNA?si=7Sqa4yNv48rYpyUr 

Day 7 – Ashtami (25 March)  
Mahagauri Puja – Symbol of purity and inner peace   
Mantra: Om Hreem Shreem Glaum Gam Gauri Geem Namah   
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं ग्लौम गम गौरी गीम नमः  
https://youtu.be/YKmV5SceTog?si=wPtVFB8kC9TnkrhI

Day 8 – Navami (26 March – Ram Navami)  
Siddhidhatri Puja – Bestower of spiritual powers and blessings Special Lord Ram Puja and Abhishek will also be performed.   
Mantra: Om Hreem Saha Siddhidatri Namah  
ॐ ह्रीं सह सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः  
https://youtu.be/AU2QNed84NQ?si=avHiVub3P63bG7RV  

Day 9 – Dashmi (27 March)   
Navratri Parana and Grand Homa/Yajna with sacred herbs and samagri.

Navaran Mantra:

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche 
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे 
https://youtu.be/0P-o8Valo5w

Puja Service Includes:

Kalash Sthapana, Ghat Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), Invocation of Nav Durga, Gauri Tilak mandal pujan, 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, Durga abhishek and pujan, Durga Saptashati – 100 recitations in 9 days, 11,000 chants of Navaran Mantra each day, 5100 recitations of specific mantra of Goddess each day, Pushpanjali, Yajna (navgraha herbs and exotic items) and Aarti.   

A short Video of the Sankalpa, multiple videos of the puja, mantra chanting and homa would be sent to you along with the photographs of the Puja ritual. Please provide your whatsapp number if possible for easy coordination. 

Rudra Centre Pandits will perform Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your Full name, Current Location, Gotra/Birth details (date, place, time)/Parent’s Name, & Sankalpa (your wish) in the instructions box. This is group puja along with other yajaman (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja). You can watch the puja via Live streaming whose link we would send to you before the start of the puja. Videos and pictures would be shared with you while the puja is live.