Navratri Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Samagri, and Muhurat 2023

Know about Navratri Kalash Sthapna/Ghatsthapna Vidhi

Know about Navratri Puja vidhi, mantras, samagris, and muhurat of 2023. This blog contains detailed information about different vidhis like the Kalash sthapana or Ghatasthapana vidhi, the Kanya puja vidhi, the Gupt Navratri puja vidhi, etc. Also, find the navratri puja samagri list and the special navratri puja mantras. 

Most Auspicous Navratri (Shardiya Navratri) Puja Muhurat for 2023

In 2023, Shardiya Navratri is going to be celebrated from 15th October 2023, Sunday to 24th October 2023, Tuesday. But there is a catch. The auspicious pratipada tithi of Navratri festival muhurat starts at 11:28 a.m. on 14th October i.e. the Ashwin month, the Shukla Paksha phase as per the Hindu calendar, and ends on 15th October. Thus, the first day of Navratri i.e. Shardiya Navratri will begin on 15th October 2023.

On the first day, it is very important to perform the Ghatsthapana or the Kalash sthapana vidhi as it is one of the first and most important rituals for the Navratri Durga Puja that will follow for the coming nine days. The most auspicious timings for the Navratri Kalash sthapana or the Ghatsthapana puja vidi is between 11:44 a.m. (in the morning) to 12:30 p.m. (in the afternoon). Once the ghatsthapana vidhi is performed, then Durga Puja can be performed for all the different days of Navratri. Below you can find on which day which Devi Puja is to be performed:

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• 15th October – Ghatsthapana and Shailputri Mata Puja
• 16th October – Brahmcharini Mata Puja
• 17th October – Chandraghanta Mata Puja
• 18th October – Krishnamunda Mata Puja
• 19th October – Skandamata Mata Puja
• 20th October – Katyayani Mata Puja
• 21st October – Kalratri Mata Puja
• 22nd October – Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja
• 23rd October – Mahanavmi Havan
• 24th October – Vijaydashmi/Dussehra, Navratri paran, Durga Visarjan.

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One thing to note is that Shardiya Navratri is not the Gupt Navratri which falls in the Ashadh month which is around June-July. There are minor differences between the Gupt Navratri puja vidhi and the Shardiya Navratri puja vidhi. So beware and do proper research if doing it on your own or you can get help from the customized Durga Puja services and Pandit services available on PujaNPujari.

Navratri Puja Vidhi for the Year 2023

Navratri Puja Vidhi for the year 2023 focuses on the 9 Devi pujas of each day of Navratri as mentioned above. But the first and foremost step in the process of celebrating Navratri with complete faith and devotion and performing the Navratri puja for 9 days includes the Ghatsthapana process.

The Navratri Kalash sthapana vidhi commonly known as the Ghatsthapana Vidhi involves taking pot and covering it with a lid. You can store water in the pot which will be kept untouched for 9 days. You should also take some keep jo (jowar/sorghum) dhan in the Navratri puja samagri and then at the end of the 9 days sow it in the sand.

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When performing puja at home during Navratri it is important that the puja vidhi being performed should be to the specific Devi of that day which is one of the prime examples. For example, after the ghatsthapna on day 1, the puja is dedicated to Shailputri Mata. Similarly, on the next day, the puja vidhi is dedicated to Brahmcharini Mata. It is on the eighth day i.e. on Ashtami that Goddess Durga is worshipped in her own form.

It is important to note that the Navratri puja vidhi is to be performed three times – from the morning, afternoon, and evening. The only difference between the first and the rest of the days is the Navratri sthapana muhurat puja vidhi. Since the ghatsthapana puja vidhi is to be done on the first day this puja vidhi is to be carried out only on the first day.

Navratri Puja Vidhi 2023 at Pandals

Have you seen the big idols of Durga Mata with her companions? The famous Bengali Durga Pujo vidhi with people celebrating all around at the pandals? Just like Ganesh Chaturthi Durga Puja too has its own unique touch and flavour of pandal and visarjan celebrations.

Generally, whenever the pandals are prepared the Puja Vidhi is performed for five days. The puja starts from panchami and continues till the Durga idol visarjan on Vijaydashmi. Later on the day of Vihaydashmi or Dussehra, the puja vidhi is performed before moving out for Visarjan.

Kanya Pujan Vidhi: The Important Event of Durga Puja Festival

In Devi Purana, it says that if you worship Kanya (young girls), it makes Goddess Durga happy, and all your wishes during the fast come true. Also, when you feed the kanya-girls, it’s like fixing the planets in your horoscope! Astrologers say it’s a good idea to invite a boy to Kanya Puja too. Legend has it that Lord Shiva appointed Bhairava to protect Adi Shakti or Maa Durga. So, it’s important to worship at least one boy in the form of Lord Bhairav alongside Mother Durga.

Kanya Pujan or Kanjak Pujan vidhi is one of the most auspicious of puja vidhis during the Shardiya Navratri. Young girls or kanyas are invited at home as they are said to represent Durga Mata herself. It is said that performing Kanya Pujan or Kanjak Pujan Vidhi brings happiness and prosperity at home.

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The most auspicious days for Kanya Pujan Vidhi are the Ashtami and Navmi days of Navratri. The puja vidhi includes inviting nine young girls representing the nine forms of Durga. Their feet are washed and then a puja is performed with a diya and a puja thali containing rice or jo and kumkum and sweets. A moli thread or the sacred thread is tied to their wrist and sweets are offered. Then they are asked to sit on an asana and offered delicious food made for the occasion. Once they finish they are sent off with a proper farewell which includes providing gifts.

List of Navratri Puja Samagri for 2023

Performing any Puja with proper rituals and samagri is very important. In the same manner, there are a variety of items that are essential to Navratri or Nav Durga Puja Vidhi for all nine days.

Following is a list of Navratri puja samagris for 2023:

Red chunari	Flower
Red clothes	Goddess idol or photo
Molli	Paan
Makeup accessories	Betel
Lamp	Clove
Ghee/oil	Cardamom
sunlight	Batashe or mishri
Coconut	Kapoor
Clean rice	Fruits and sweets
Kumkum	Kalawa
Jo dhan/ jowar dhan	Kalas
Chandan sindoor	Kalash dhakkan
Haldi

Embrace the Journey of Navratri with Complete Faith and Devotion

As we conclude our blog to Navratri Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Samagri, and Muhurat for 2023, we invite you to embark on this sacred journey with PujaNPujari. Celebrate Navratri with appropriate puja vidhi and no need to sweat about any of the Navratri puja samagris as they are all easily available on PujaNPujari. You can find many different types of Durga Idols, puja thalis, puja items, etc. with us.

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Remember, each day holds significance, from Ghatsthapana to the vibrant celebrations on Dussehra or Vijaydashmi. Whether you’re performing the puja at home or experiencing the grandeur of pandals, may this Navratri bring joy, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment.

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