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 2026 dates and Navadurga schedule
- Navratri begins
- Sunday, 11 October 2026Ghatasthapana in the morning
- Durga Ashtami
- Monday, 19 October 2026Kanya pujan
- Maha Navami
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026Havan & Ayudha puja
- Vijayadashami
- Tuesday, 20 October 2026Dussehra
When is Navratri 2026? Sharad Navratri 2026 begins on Sunday, 11 October 2026 with Ghatasthapana and ends with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Which goddess is worshipped on each day? One form of Navadurga each day: Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.
Navratri 2026 day by day
| Date | Day | Goddess | Mantra | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct | Day 1 | Maa Shailaputri | Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah | Ghatasthapana (kalash sthapana) |
| Mon, 12 Oct | Day 2 | Maa Brahmacharini | Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah | — |
| Tue, 13 Oct | Day 3 | Maa Chandraghanta | Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah | — |
| Wed, 14 Oct | Day 4 | Maa Kushmanda | Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah | — |
| Thu, 15 Oct | Day 5 | Maa Skandamata | Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah | — |
| Fri, 16 Oct | Day 6 | Maa Katyayani | Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah | — |
| Sat, 17 Oct | Day 7 | Maa Kalaratri | Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah | — |
| Sun, 18 Oct | Day 7 | Maa Kalaratri | Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah | — |
| Mon, 19 Oct | Day 8 | Maa Mahagauri | Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah | Durga Ashtami · kanya pujan |
| Tue, 20 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 Thane.
Navratri guide: katha, vidhi, samagri and city-wise timings →
Navratri Puja in Thane
Maharashtrian homes do ghatasthapana with a garland added each day, the Bhondla or Hadga songs, and Saraswati puja; Dussehra is marked by exchanging apta leaves as gold.
Gurujis follow Maharashtrian Rigvedi and Yajurvedi practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Marathi or Hindi. Muhurthams follow the Marathi panchang.
Devi temples in and around Thane
- Shri Ghantali Devi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Thane
- Ghodbunder Road
- Naupada
- Vartak Nagar
- Kolshet
- Majiwada
- Dombivli
- Kalyan
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. You can also add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order so everything arrives 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 Thane 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 Marathi and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Navratri Puja in Thane
- 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 Thane and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
When does Navratri 2026 start and end?
Sharad Navratri 2026 starts on Sunday, 11 October 2026 with Ghatasthapana; Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 19 October 2026, Maha Navami on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 and Vijayadashami on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
How do I book a pandit for Navratri 2026?
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 Thane?
With Stuti Mandir, Navratri Puja in Thane starts from ₹6,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose, whether you add samagri, and express booking; the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Navratri Puja in Thane?
Yes. Gurujis follow Maharashtrian Rigvedi and Yajurvedi practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Marathi or Hindi. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Thane do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Thane and nearby areas, including Ghodbunder Road, Naupada, Vartak Nagar, Kolshet, Majiwada and Dombivli. 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, and you can add a samagri kit to your order.
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 Thane?
Open the Navratri Puja booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Thane address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.