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Durga Pujaदुर्गा पूजा

दुर्गा पूजा

Worship of Maa Durga for protection, courage and victory over difficulties.रक्षा, साहस और कठिनाइयों पर विजय हेतु माँ दुर्गा की पूजा।

  • Pujaपूजा
  • 2 – 3 hrs
  • At Home · Online
  • From ₹5,100

About Durga Puja

Durga Puja invokes the Divine Mother in her protective form. The pandit performs kalash sthapana, Devi avahan, shodashopachar puja, Durga Saptashati path (selected chapters) and havan, especially auspicious during Navratri and on Ashtami.

What's Included

  • Kalash & Devi sthapana
  • Shodashopachar puja
  • Durga Saptashati path
  • Havan
  • Aarti & kanya pujan guidance

Benefits

  • Protection from negativity
  • Courage and confidence
  • Blessings of Maa Durga

Samagri note: Your pandit shares a personalised samagri list at least three days before the ceremony. Most items are available at any puja store; on request, the pandit can bring the havan kund and special items for an additional, pre-agreed cost.

Durga Puja — Step by Step

An outline of how the ceremony is conducted. Your pandit may adapt the order to your family tradition and regional practice.

  1. Arrival, setup & sankalp

    The pandit arrives about 30 minutes early, sets up the chowki facing east and takes the sankalp in the name and gotra of the yajman family, stating the purpose of the Durga Puja.

  2. Kalash & Devi sthapana

    Sacred vessels and seats for the devtas are established on the chowki, inviting the deities who witness and bless the ritual.

  3. Shodashopachar puja

    Performed with the prescribed mantras and upacharas, with the pandit guiding the family through each action.

  4. Durga Saptashati path

    The pandit recites the prescribed texts with correct swara and pauses to explain their meaning so the whole family can follow along.

  5. Havan

    Agni is consecrated in the havan kund and the family offers ghee and samagri with every mantra ending in “swaha”, concluding with the purnahuti.

  6. Aarti & kanya pujan guidance

    Aarti is performed with lamps and camphor, bhog is offered to the deity, and prasad is shared with family and guests.

  7. Kshama prarthana & ashirvad

    The ceremony closes with a prayer seeking forgiveness for any unintentional error, followed by blessings for the family and guidance on what to do after the puja.

Samagri List

A typical list for planning. The final list is personalised by your pandit and sent after booking.

Puja essentials

  • Roli, kumkum, haldi & chandan
  • Akshat (unbroken rice) & kalawa (mauli)
  • Supari, paan leaves, cloves & cardamom
  • Diya, cotton wicks, desi ghee, camphor & agarbatti
  • Gangajal and a copper lota

Offerings & bhog

  • Fresh flowers and garlands
  • Five kinds of seasonal fruit & sweets
  • Dry fruits (panchmeva)
  • Coconut with husk
  • Panchamrit — milk, curd, ghee, honey & sugar

Havan items

  • Havan kund (pandit can arrange)
  • Mango or peepal samidha wood
  • Havan samagri & cow ghee
  • Jau (barley), til & gud

Special items for this puja

  • Copper or brass kalash with mango leaves
  • Chowki with a red or yellow cloth

Tip: keep a clean chowki, a mat for the family to sit on and a steady water supply ready before the pandit arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ceremony usually takes 2 – 3 hrs. The exact time depends on your family tradition, the number of participants and any additional rituals you request. We share a timeline when confirming the booking.

Yes. The pandit conducts the complete vidhi over a video call while your family performs the offerings at home. You receive the samagri list in advance so everything is ready before the call.

It covers the pandit's dakshina for the standard vidhi: Kalash & Devi sthapana, Shodashopachar puja, Durga Saptashati path, Havan, Aarti & kanya pujan guidance. Samagri, travel outside city limits and additional pandits are quoted separately before you confirm.

Families usually arrange the samagri using the list the pandit shares before the ceremony. If you prefer, the pandit can bring the complete samagri kit for a pre-agreed amount.

Your pandit consults the panchang along with the birth details of the family head (or the individual concerned) to recommend auspicious dates and timings.

More questions answered in our FAQ

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