Is fasting compulsory for all nine days of Navratri?

No. Practices vary from full fasting to selected days or sattvik meals, and health needs should take priority.

Nine Nights of Devi Worship

Navratri Festival Hub

Ghatasthapana is the ritual establishment of the kalash at the beginning of Navratri and is performed in the applicable muhurat.

Many families perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami according to tradition and the applicable calendar.

Prepare for nine days of Devi worship with Ghatasthapana guidance, daily planning, vrat resources, puja essentials and relevant sankalp services.

Use this page as a practical starting point and follow your family, regional or sampradaya tradition where practices differ.

01 · Begin

Review the current muhurat and prepare the kalash, chowki and Devi altar.

02 · Follow

Keep a simple daily plan for the Navadurga form, colour, offering and prayer.

03 · Observe

Plan sattvik food or fasting safely and keep daily aarti resources accessible.

04 · Complete

Prepare for Kanya Pujan, havan or family-specific concluding practices.

Relevant resources and essentials selected for this celebration—not a generic catalogue.

What is Ghatasthapana?

It is the ritual establishment of the kalash at the beginning of Navratri. Follow the current guide for the correct muhurat and detailed vidhi.

Are the nine Navdurga worshipped in a fixed order?

The widely followed sequence begins with Shailaputri and concludes with Siddhidatri, while regional practices may add distinct customs.

Is fasting compulsory for all nine days?

No. Practices range from full fasting to selected days or sattvik meals. Health and medical needs should take priority.

When is Kanya Pujan performed?

Many families perform it on Ashtami or Navami according to their tradition. Use the current guide for the applicable dates.

Where can I find all nine Devi details and aartis?

The Navratri Maha-Guide eBook keeps the daily Devi information, Ghatasthapana vidhi, katha, Kanya Pujan and aartis together.