The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Navratri Puja in Varanasi
Navratri in Varanasi is marked by the Navdurga yatra, in which devotees visit a shrine of a different form of the Devi on each of the nine days, and by Ramlila performances across the city, including the famous Ramnagar Ramlila.
A Pandit can perform Navratri Puja at your home with ghatasthapana, daily Durga Saptashati or Devi path, and kanya pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Yā devī sarvabhūteṣu śaktirūpeṇa saṁsthitā, namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namaḥ.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Navratri Puja
Many Varanasi households keep the full nine days of Navratri with a kalash and akhand jyoti, and like a Pandit to establish the ghat on the first day and complete the havan at the end.
Both Chaitra and Sharad Navratri are observed widely, so families can plan a Kashi visit around either season.
Local traditions & timing
- Ghatasthapana muhurat and Ashtami are the busiest times; book early.
- Roads near Durgakund and other Devi shrines are crowded throughout Navratri.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- A community hall or society celebration
- Online daily path with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Tell us whether you want only ghatasthapana, daily path, or the full nine days.
- Keep barley seeds, a clay pot, kalash, red chunri and akhand jyoti ready, or ask for samagri.
- Share the number of kanyas for kanya pujan.
About Navratri Puja
The nine-night worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms, beginning with Ghatasthapana and concluding with Kanya Pujan and Navami havan.
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours for Ghatasthapana; daily puja or path across nine days as agreed
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Navratri Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can a Pandit come daily for all nine days?
Yes, where available. We can also arrange ghatasthapana and the final havan only, with daily path online.
Is Chaitra Navratri also observed in Varanasi?
Yes. Both Chaitra and Sharad Navratri are widely observed, and Ram Navami falls at the end of Chaitra Navratri.
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