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Check List

1. Altar, Deity (statue/photo),

2. Two big brass lamps (with wicks, oil/ghee)

3. Matchbox, Agarbatti

4. Karpoor, Gandha Powder, Kumkum, gopichandan, haldi, Kaajal

5. Sri Mudra (for Sandhyaavandan), Vessel for Tirtha, Yajnopaviita

6. Pujaa Conch, Bell, One Arati (for Karpoor), Two Aratis with wicks

7. Flowers, Akshata (in a container), tulsi leaves, tulsi mala

8. Decorated Copper or Silver Kalasha, Two pieces of cloth (new),

9. Coconut, 1/2 kg. Rice, Bananas 6, gold coin, gold chain

10. Extra Kalasha, 3 trays, 3 vessels for Abhisheka

11. Betel nuts 6, Betel nut Leaves 12, Banana Leaves 2, Mango Leaves 5-25

12. Dry Fruits, 5 bananas, 1 coconut - all for naivedya

13. Panchaamrita - Milk, Curd, Honey, Ghee, Sugar, Tender Coconut Water

14. Puja Book

15. Red Flowers / Red Flower Garlands

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Background & Procedure

The Sharad Navaratri Puja, or Devi puuja in Navaratri falls in the month of Ashwiyuja

(generally Oct. ) over a 10 day period. The 10th day is called Vijayadashami, which is

auspicious for starting any new venture, initiating the alphabets for children, learning new

languages, music or for developing new (improved) relationship with ones spouse or

children or office colleagues.

According to legend, Goddess Durga sat on the tip of a needle for nine days, doing a

severe penance to destroy the evil Asura Mahisha. On the first three days, she meditated

as Herself, the next three days as Mahalakshmi and the last three days as Sarasvati. This

signifies progression from Tamasik, to Rajasik to Satvik and eventually obtaining

liberation. The tenth day is called Vijayadasami to signify the victory on the day of

Dasami.

In India, Navaratri is celebrated four times a year. They are Ashada Navaratri, the Sharad

Navaratri, the Maha Navaratri and the Vasantha Navaratri. Of these, the Sharad Navaratri

of the month of Ashwiyuja / Puratashi and the Vasantha Navaratri of the Vasantha kala

are very important. The Agni purana states that Ashwiyuja and Chaitra (Puratashi and

Panguni (in Tamil months)) are like the two jaws of Lord Yama. If one wants to escape

the mouth of Yama, then one should celebrate Navaratri on these two occasions.

A similar analogy is presented in the Devi Bhagavatam. Devi Bhagavatam also sets forth

in detail about how one should observe fasts, and how one should meditate/work on

these days. It is a long held tradition to read the Devi-Bhagavatam or the Devi

Mahatmyam (Durga Saptasati, 700 verses on Durga) during this period. Devi Bhagavatam

notes that Rama meditated and fasted for nine days after Sita was kidnapped by Ravana.

There are numerous such incidents on how people's wishes were fulfilled. A lot more

details are available in Devi Bhagavatam.

Procedure:. The previous night, one should think of the Goddess and mentally decide to

perform pujaa the next day. This is the sankalpa. On the day of the Puja, keep the same

thoughts of worshipping the Goddess and take a head-bath (if possible an oil-bath), early

in the morning. Wash Kalasha and fill it with clean water upto 3/4 of it. Cover and place it near the altar.

Decorate the front door, altar and the place near the altar. Keep all the things for pujaa

ready, near the altar. Observe Fast (if possible). Invite ones relatives, friends (who have bhakti in the Goddess). Duration - Start to Arati - 2 hours

Total duration - Start to Finish - 3 to 3.5 hours

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