Navratri Puja & Havan: Step-by-Step Guide with Importance
Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals dedicated to Maa Durga and her nine forms. Across India, devotees perform Navratri Puja and Havan to invite positivity, remove negativity, and seek blessings of strength, prosperity, and protection.
At BookMyPooja, we connect you with experienced Pandit Jis who perform Navratri Puja, Kalash Sthapana, and Havan with complete Vedic rituals — in your preferred language and at the right muhurat.
This guide explains the importance of Navratri Puja, the step-by-step vidhi, and how you can easily book a Pandit online.
By Team BookMyPooja
Importance of Navratri Puja & Havan
- Spiritual Cleansing: The puja purifies mind and home from negativity.
- Blessings of Maa Durga: Each day is devoted to one form of Maa, blessing devotees with courage, prosperity, wisdom, and protection.
- Health & Energy: The rituals boost mental peace, physical strength, and positivity.
- Planetary Balance: Havan and mantras align energies, removing obstacles and doshas.
- Family Prosperity: Brings harmony, unity, and growth in the household.
Navratri Puja Step-by-Step Guide
1. Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana)
- Place a Kalash filled with water, mango leaves, and coconut.
- This symbolizes inviting Maa Durga into your home.
- Performed on the first day of Navratri at an auspicious muhurat.
2. Daily Puja of Maa Durga
- Each day, devotees worship a specific form of Maa Durga.
- Offer flowers, fruits, kumkum, akshat (rice), and light a diya.
- Recite Durga Chalisa, Durga Ashtottara, or Durga Saptashati Path.
3. Fasting & Bhog Offering
- Many devotees observe fasts and offer satvik food and fruits as bhog.
- Each goddess has preferred offerings (milk, jaggery, sweets, etc.).
4. Durga Saptashati / Chandi Path
- Reading of 700 verses describing Maa Durga’s victory over demons.
- Brings strength, wealth, and success in endeavors.
5. Navratri Havan (Homam)
Performed on Ashtami or Navami day for completion of puja.
Vidhi of Havan:
- Prepare havan kund with samidha (sacred wood).
- Chant mantras from Durga Saptashati or Chandi Path.
- Offer ghee, sesame, barley, and navagraha samagri into fire.
- Pandit Ji guides with mantras like “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichche”.
- Concludes with purnahuti (final offering) and aarti.
Regional Significance
- North India: Ram Leela & Kanya Pujan on Ashtami/Navami.
- West Bengal & Odisha: Durga Puja with grand pandals and rituals.
- South India: Golu (doll arrangement) & Lalitha Sahasranama Path.
- Gujarat: Garba & Dandiya Raas along with daily aarti.
Benefits of Navratri Puja & Havan
- Removes negativity and obstacles.
- Blesses with prosperity, wisdom, and courage.
- Promotes health and family unity.
- Fulfills desires and provides divine protection.
How BookMyPooja Helps You Celebrate Navratri
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Conclusion & CTA
Navratri is a time of devotion, energy, and divine blessings. Performing Navratri Puja and Havan with sincerity not only brings Maa Durga’s grace but also fills your home with positivity and success.
✨ This Navratri, book your Navratri Puja with BookMyPooja and let our experienced Pandit Jis perform the rituals for your family’s health, happiness, and prosperity.
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