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POOJA VIDHI⏱️ Duration: 45 mins

Navratri Ghatasthapana & Kalash Sthapana Vidhi (कलश स्थापना)

Ghatasthapana is the sacred foundational ritual performed on Pratipada tithi to invoke the cosmic feminine energy of Goddess Durga, establishing the Kalash, sowing the barley (Jau), and igniting the Akhand Jyoti.

Auspicious Timing WindowPratipada Tithi during Shubh Muhurat or Abhijit Muhurat. Avoid Choghadiya during Rahukaal.

पूजा आवश्यक सामग्री चेकलिस्ट (Samagri Checklist)

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Pooja Essentials
Clay Pot & Pure Soil
मिट्टी का पात्र एवं शुद्ध छनी हुई मिट्टी • 1 Wide Dish
अनिवार्य
Raw Coconut with Husk (Nariyal)
पानी वाला जटादार नारियल • 1
अनिवार्य
Supari, Coin, and Haldi Ganth
पूजा की सुपारी, सिक्का एवं हल्दी की गांठ • 1 each
अनिवार्य
Pure Cow Ghee & Akhand Jyoti Diya
शुद्ध गाय का घी एवं पीतल का अखंड दीपक • 500 ml + 1 Lamp
अनिवार्य
Offerings & Prasad
Clean Barley Seeds (Jau)
स्वच्छ जौ के बीज • 100 grams
अनिवार्य
Utensils & Clothes
Brass or Copper Kalash
तांबे या पीतल का कलश • 1
अनिवार्य
Red Chunri & Mauli Thread
लाल चुनरी एवं कलावा • 1 Piece + 1 Roll
अनिवार्य
Flowers & Leaves
Mango Leaves (Ashoka Leaves)
आम अथवा अशोक के ५ या ७ पत्ते • 5-7 Leaves
अनिवार्य

Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi

1

Pavitrikaran and Sankalpa (पवित्रीकरण एवं संकल्प)

Sit facing East on a clean woolen Asana. Purify self and surroundings by sprinkling Gangajal. Take water, akshat, flowers, and coin in right hand and chant the sacred Navratri Sankalpa.

Sacred Vedic Mantra
ॐ अपवित्रः पवित्रो वा सर्वावस्थां गतोऽपि वा। यः स्मरेत्पुण्डरीकाक्षं स बाह्याभ्यन्तरः शुचिः॥
2

Preparing the Soil and Sowing Barley (जौ बोना)

Spread pure sacred earth into the flat earthen vessel. Sow the clean barley seeds uniformly in multiple layers, moistening gently with drops of Gangajal.

Sacred Vedic Mantra
ॐ धान्यमसि धिनुहि देवान् प्राणाय त्वो दानाय त्वा व्यानाय त्वा। दीर्घामनु प्रसितिमायुषे धां देवो वः सविता हिरण्यपाणिः प्रति गृभ्णात्वच्छिद्रेण पाणिना॥
3

Kalash Sthapana and Varun Invocation (कलश स्थापना)

Place the copper/brass Kalash at the center of the barley dish. Fill it with fresh clean water and Gangajal. Drop the betel nut (Supari), coin, and haldi knot inside. Draw a sacred Swastik on the Kalash with Roli.

Sacred Vedic Mantra
ॐ वरुणस्योत्तम्भनमसि वरुणस्य स्कम्भसर्जनी स्थो वरुणस्य ऋतसदन्यसि वरुणस्य ऋतसदनमासीद॥
4

Mango Leaves and Coconut Placement (नारियल एवं पल्लव स्थापना)

Arrange 5 or 7 mango leaves around the rim of the Kalash. Wrap the coconut in the sacred red chunri, tie with mauli, and place it firmly atop the Kalash, pointing towards the worshiper.

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Igniting Akhand Jyoti & Durga Invocation (अखंड ज्योति एवं देवी आवाहन)

Ignite the brass ghee lamp for the Akhand Jyoti (or daily puja diya). Invoke Mother Durga with red flowers, rolli, akshat, and chant the Navarna Mantra.

Sacred Vedic Mantra
ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे॥

Dos (Auspicious Actions)

  • Perform Ghatasthapana during morning Abhijit Muhurat or early Pratipada
  • Keep the soil moist daily with gentle water sprinkles so the barley sprouts green and lush
  • Maintain total celibacy, cleanliness, and a peaceful atmosphere in the house throughout Navratri

Don'ts (Things to Avoid)

  • Never perform Ghatasthapana during Rahu Kaal or after sunset
  • Never move or shake the Kalash once it has been consecrated until Navami/Dashami
  • Do not leave the Akhand Jyoti unattended or exposed to direct ceiling fan breezes

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should be done with the sprouted barley (Khetri) after Navratri?
On Dashami, offer a few strands of green barley to elders for blessings, place some in cash lockers for prosperity, and respectfully immerse the rest in flowing holy water.