Chaitra Navratri 2024 Essentials:
The auspicious commencement of Chaitra Navratri, the festival venerating the nine forms of Goddess Durga, is set to begin on April 9, concluding with the grandeur of Mahanavami on April 17. Invoke the Goddess in her manifold avatars and receive her bountiful blessings. Embark on a journey of devotion with either a full nine-day fast or a partial observance on the first and last days of Navratri. The sanctified mornings and evenings beckon for worship, adoration, and ceremonial aarti readings. Embrace purity in thought, word, and deed throughout these nine days. Let's delve into the essential items and special adornments for the Goddess during Chaitra Navratri.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 Worship Materials
A genuine Chaitra Navratri worship of the Divine Mother is incomplete without certain special items. Among them are the statue of Goddess Durga, a worship pedestal for young girls, a red cloth for the pedestal covering, door hangings, sugar, vermillion, betel leaves, areca nuts, cloves, sugar drops, turmeric roots, sanctified food offerings, mace, the sixteen cosmetic items (bindi, bangles, oil, comb, mirror, etc.), crushed turmeric, a seating mat, lotus seeds, honey, coconut with husk, dry coconut, lamps, ghee, incense sticks, garments, yogurt, a mixture of five nuts and dry fruits, holy Ganges water, unbroken rice grains for the Navagrahas (nine planetary gods), a worshiping pedestal, sacred thread, red powder, and a puja tray.
Materials for Kalash Establishment
The pivotal establishment of the Kalash during Chaitra Navratri necessitates a brass, copper, or clay pot, a clay base, sacred thread, coconut, small red scarf, mango leaves, barley seeds, vermillion, water, lamps, sand or fine gravel, sesame oil or ghee, and soil.
Material for Adorning Goddess Durga
Adorning Goddess Durga is a cardinal aspect of Chaitra Navratri. The array of adornments should include a red scarf, red bangles, anklets, nail polish, lipstick, vermillion, bindi, kohl, henna, toe rings, perfume, hairbands, a nose ring, mirror, jasmine flowers garland, mang tikka (forehead ornament), earrings, comb and more for the Goddess’s ceremonial attire.
First Day Navratri Worship Materials
The Navratri festival commences with the worship of Goddess Shailputri. For her puja, items such as Ganges water, incense, lamp, vermillion, unbroken rice grains, white flowers, sweets made from milk or white sweets, and fruits are offered.
