
Navratri Devi Ritual Box
Kalash, chunri and offerings for the nine nights of Navratri.
Navratri honours the Devi in her many forms across nine nights.
Festivals · Navratri
Nine nights in honour of the Devi.
Navratri honours the Devi in her many forms. Many homes establish a kalash on the first day and keep a lamp and offerings through the nine nights.
The story
Each night of Navratri is associated with a form of the Devi, and customs vary widely: fasting, garba and dandiya in Gujarat, Durga Puja in Bengal, Golu displays in the South.
At home, ghatasthapana on the first day and daily aarti are among the most widely shared practices.

Festivals

Kalash, chunri and offerings for the nine nights of Navratri.
Navratri honours the Devi in her many forms across nine nights.
The ritual
Customs vary between families and regions. This is a simple, widely shared sequence.
On the first day, establish the kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut.
Light the lamp and offer kumkum and flowers each day.
Close each day with aarti.
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