Significance of Mahanavami Durga Saptashati Path & Havan
Mahanavami is the last day of Navratri worship, dedicated to Maa Siddhidatri. Durga Saptashati — 700 verses from the Markandeya Purana — tells of the Devi’s victory over Mahishasura, and its recitation with a havan on Navami is a traditional way to complete the nine days of worship.
Benefits
- Completes your Navratri worship with the full Chandi path
- Prayer for the protection and well-being of the family
- Devotion to Maa Durga on the most auspicious day of Navratri
What’s included
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- Puja performed at Triveni Sangam
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- Complete Durga Saptashati path
- Havan and purnahuti
- Photos and video of the puja
- Photos of your puja
- Video of your puja
How the puja is performed
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Sankalp with your name and gotra
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Ganesh puja and kalash sthapana
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Durga Saptashati (Chandi) path — all 13 chapters
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Havan with Saptashati mantras
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Purnahuti and aarti
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Photos and video shared with you
About Triveni Sangam
Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is where the Ganga and the Yamuna meet, joined in tradition by the unseen Saraswati. It is the site of the Kumbh Mela and one of the most important places in India for rites for the ancestors — shraddha, tarpan and pind daan.
Frequently asked questions
Is this puja performed online or at the temple?
At Triveni Sangam. You book and follow it online; the puja itself is performed at the temple by a verified pandit who takes the sankalp in your name.
Do I need to visit the temple?
No. Give the names and gotra for the sankalp when you book, and the pandit performs the puja on your behalf.
Who performs the puja?
A verified Stuti Mandir pandit at Triveni Sangam. You will see the pandit’s name in your booking once assigned.
Can I provide my gotra?
Yes — the gotra is part of the sankalp and is asked when you book.
Can I book for my family?
Yes. Choose a package — up to 3 devotees — and add each person’s name.
Will I receive photos and video?
Yes. The pandit uploads photos and a video of your puja to your booking in My Online Pujas.
Is prasad included?
This puja does not include prasad delivery.
Can I choose the date?
Yes — choose any open date above. Dates close when they are full or shortly before the puja.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the puja, from My Online Pujas; the full amount is refunded to your Stuti Mandir wallet.
When is the puja performed?
On Mahanavami, Tuesday 20 October 2026, in the morning at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj.
Do I need to be present?
No. The sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and you receive photos and a video of the puja.
Can I add offerings for the Devi?
Yes. Choose chadhava such as a red chunari, shringar or kanya bhojan while booking.