Navratri Vrat Udyapan
Kanya Pujan & Havan Services in Pune

1. Ghat Sthapana & Khetri Check

If 'Khetri' (Barley) was sown on Day 1, its growth is checked. Green, tall barley indicates prosperity. The Kalash established on Day 1 is worshipped again, and the water is later sprinkled in the house.

2. Havan (Fire Lab)

The Havan is the mouth of the Gods. Essential ahutis include Ghee, Honey, Pudding (Halwa/Kheer), and Kamal Gatta (Lotus seeds). The Navarna Mantra (Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche) is chanted 108 times.

3. Kanya Pujan (Kumari Puja)

This is the heart of the Udyapan. 9 young girls (pre-pubescent) are invited, representing the 9 Durgas. A young boy is also worshiped as 'Langur' (form of Bhairav/Hanuman), as Devi's worship is incomplete without him.

• Pada Prakshalan: Washing their feet with water.
• Tilak & Moli: Applying vermilion and tying sacred thread.
• Bhog: Feeding them Halwa, Puri, and Black Chana.
• Dakshina: Giving gifts (bangles, chunari, stationery) and money.

4. Shringar Offering

A complete 'Solah Shringar' kit (Bindi, Sindoor, Bangles, Lipstick, Comb, Mirror, Red Chunari, Saree) is offered to the Goddess and then donated to a Brahmin woman.

5. Visarjan

Finally, the Kalash and Khetri are immersed in a flowing river or a clean water body, requesting the Goddess to visit again next year ("Agla Baras Jaldi Aana").