What is Navratri Puja?
Navratri Puja is the nine-night worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms (Navadurga), from Ghatasthapana on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Maha Navami, ending with Vijayadashami. With Stuti Mandir a verified pandit comes home for Ghatasthapana, the daily Devi puja, Durga Ashtami kanya pujan or the Navami havan, or performs it for you on a live video call.
The goddess is invited into the home in a kalash on the first day, a lamp (akhand jyoti) is kept burning, and each day one form of Navadurga is worshipped — Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri. Families book a pandit for the Ghatasthapana, for all nine days, or for the Ashtami and Navami puja with kanya pujan and havan.
Navratri 2027 dates and Navadurga schedule
- Navratri begins
- Thursday, 30 September 2027Ghatasthapana in the morning
- Durga Ashtami
- Thursday, 7 October 2027Kanya pujan
- Maha Navami
- Saturday, 9 October 2027Havan & Ayudha puja
- Vijayadashami
- Saturday, 9 October 2027Dussehra
When is Navratri 2027? Sharad Navratri 2027 begins on Thursday, 30 September 2027 with Ghatasthapana and ends with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Saturday, 9 October 2027.
Which goddess is worshipped on each day? One form of Navadurga each day: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.
Navratri 2027 day by day
| Date | Day | Goddess | Mantra | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 30 Sept | Dashami | Aparajita | Om Aparajitayai Namah | Ghatasthapana (kalash sthapana) |
| Fri, 1 Oct | Day 2 | Maa Brahmacharini | Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah | — |
| Sat, 2 Oct | Day 3 | Maa Chandraghanta | Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah | — |
| Sun, 3 Oct | Day 4 | Maa Kushmanda | Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah | — |
| Mon, 4 Oct | Day 5 | Maa Skandamata | Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah | — |
| Tue, 5 Oct | Day 6 | Maa Katyayani | Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah | — |
| Wed, 6 Oct | Day 7 | Maa Kalaratri | Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah | — |
| Thu, 7 Oct | Day 8 | Maa Mahagauri | Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah | Durga Ashtami · kanya pujan |
| Fri, 8 Oct | Day 8 | Maa Mahagauri | Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah | — |
| Sat, 9 Oct | Day 9 | Maa Siddhidatri | Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah | Maha Navami · Ayudha puja · Vijayadashami (Dussehra) in the afternoon |
Dates are calculated by Stuti Mandir’s panchang for sunrise at Hyderabad; in a few places a tithi can fall a day apart, and your pandit confirms the muhurat for Muzaffarpur.
Navratri guide: katha, vidhi, samagri and city-wise timings →
Navratri Puja in Muzaffarpur
North Indian homes do kalash sthapana with jau sowing and akhand jyoti, keep the nine-day fast, and end with kanya pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang.
Well-known temples in and around Muzaffarpur
- Baba Garib Nath Dham
Areas we cover in and around Muzaffarpur
- Brahmpura
- Juran Chhapra
- Mithanpura
- Aghoria Bazar
- Bhagwanpur
- Motijheel
How Navratri Puja is performed
A typical Navratri Puja with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati puja and sankalpam for the nine days
- 2Ghatasthapana: kalash sthapana with barley (jau) sowing and akhand jyoti
- 3Durga avahanam and daily shodashopachara puja of that day’s form of Navadurga
- 4Durga Saptashati (Chandi path) parayanam, Lalitha Sahasranamam or kumkum archana
- 5Kanya / kumari pujan on Ashtami or Navami
- 6Navami havan (Chandi homam if booked) and Ayudha puja
- 7Visarjan of the kalash on Vijayadashami
Navratri Puja samagri list
- Kalash (copper or brass), coconut and mango leaves
- Barley (jau) and clean soil for sowing
- Durga idol or photo and red chunri / saree
- Red flowers, garlands, kumkum, turmeric and akshata
- Ghee lamp for akhand jyoti, camphor and incense
- Fruits, sweets and naivedyam for each day
- Durga Saptashati book
- Items for kanya pujan (gifts, food, red cloth)
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Navratri Puja
Benefits
- The protection and blessings of Goddess Durga for the whole family
- Strength, courage and victory over obstacles
- Peace, prosperity and an auspicious start to new ventures
- Fulfilment of a family vow (sankalp) made for the nine days
When to perform
- Sharad Navratri: Ashwin Shukla Pratipada to Navami (September–October)
- Ghatasthapana on the first morning, in the muhurat after sunrise
- Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami for kanya pujan and havan
- Chaitra Navratri in March–April
Why book Navratri Puja in Muzaffarpur with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Hindi and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
Talk to a pandit about Navratri Puja
Not sure of the date or what to prepare? A verified pandit calls you in Hindi to fix the muhurat and plan the navratri puja — from ₹301.
How to book Navratri Puja in Muzaffarpur
- 1
Choose Navratri Puja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Muzaffarpur and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
When does Navratri 2027 start and end?
Sharad Navratri 2027 starts on Thursday, 30 September 2027 with Ghatasthapana; Durga Ashtami is on Thursday, 7 October 2027, Maha Navami on Saturday, 9 October 2027 and Vijayadashami on Saturday, 9 October 2027.
How do I book a pandit for Navratri 2027?
Open the Navratri puja booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick the day (Ghatasthapana, a daily puja, Ashtami or Navami) and pay online — or send your details on WhatsApp and Stuti Mandir arranges a pandit. Book early: Navratri dates fill fast.
How much does Navratri Puja cost in Muzaffarpur?
With Stuti Mandir, Navratri Puja in Muzaffarpur starts from ₹7,200 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose and express booking; the family keeps the samagri ready from the pandit's list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Navratri Puja in Muzaffarpur?
Yes. Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Muzaffarpur do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Muzaffarpur and nearby areas, including Brahmpura, Juran Chhapra, Mithanpura, Aghoria Bazar, Bhagwanpur and Motijheel. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Navratri Puja take?
About 1.5 to 3 hours per day (Ghatasthapana is the longest), performed by 1 to 2 pandits. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Navratri Puja?
The main items are kalash (copper or brass), coconut and mango leaves, barley (jau) and clean soil for sowing, durga idol or photo and red chunri / saree, red flowers, garlands, kumkum, turmeric and akshata and ghee lamp for akhand jyoti, camphor and incense. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, in time for your family to arrange it.
Can I book a pandit for all nine days of Navratri?
Yes. You can book the Ghatasthapana only, daily puja for all nine days, or the Ashtami and Navami puja. Tell us your plan on WhatsApp and we arrange a pandit for each day you need.
What is the Ghatasthapana muhurat?
Ghatasthapana is done on the morning of Pratipada, in the first part of the day after sunrise (avoiding Rahu Kalam), or in the Abhijit muhurat. Your pandit fixes the exact time for your city from the panchangam.
Can Navratri puja be done online?
Yes. Choose live video when booking and the pandit performs the puja on a video call while you follow along at home; or book a puja at a temple in your name from Online Puja.
How do I book Navratri Puja in Muzaffarpur?
Open the Navratri Puja booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Muzaffarpur address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.