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नवरात्रि मंत्र और प्रार्थनाएं — देवी दुर्गा की 9 रातें

Navratri (नवरात्रि) is the 9-night festival celebrating the divine feminine power of Goddess Durga. During these sacred nights, devotees worship the nine forms of Durga (Navdurga) through mantras, chalisas, aartis, and kavachs. This is the complete collection of all mantras and prayers you need for Navratri puja.

Durga Chalisa — Essential Navratri Prayer

The 40-verse hymn to Goddess Durga is recited every night of Navratri. It describes Durga's divine power and her victory over the demon Mahishasura.

दुर्गा चालीसा

नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।

Durga Aarti — Jai Ambe Gauri

The beautiful aarti sung every evening during Navratri. "Jai Ambe Gauri Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri" is the most popular Durga aarti across India.

दुर्गा आरती — जय अम्बे गौरी

जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।

Durga Kavach — Divine Armor

The protective armor prayer from the Markandeya Purana. Reciting Durga Kavach during Navratri creates a divine shield of protection around the devotee.

दुर्गा कवच

ॐ अस्य श्री चण्डी कवचस्य ब्रह्मा ऋषिः।

Mahishasura Mardini Stotram

The magnificent hymn describing Goddess Durga's battle with the buffalo demon Mahishasura. "Ayi Girinandini Nanditamedini" — one of the most powerful Devi stotras.

महिषासुर मर्दिनी स्तोत्रम्

अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते

Chamunda Mantra & Navarna Mantra

The Navarna (nine-syllable) Mantra "Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche" is the beej mantra of Goddess Durga, chanted throughout Navratri.

चामुण्डा मंत्र एवं नवार्ण मंत्र

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे॥

Siddha Kunjika Stotram

This stotram is said to contain the key to the entire Durga Saptashati. Chanting it alone during Navratri is equivalent to reciting the complete 700 verses.

सिद्ध कुञ्जिका स्तोत्रम्

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै विच्चे।

Durga Suktam — Vedic Durga Hymn

The ancient Vedic hymn to Durga from the Mahanarayana Upanishad. The most scripturally authoritative Durga prayer.

दुर्गा सूक्तम्

ॐ जातवेदसे सुनवाम सोममरातीयतो निदहाति वेदः।

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Navratri 2026?
Chaitra Navratri (spring) falls in March-April 2026. Sharad Navratri (autumn/main) falls in September-October 2026. Sharad Navratri is the most widely celebrated Navratri across India.
Which mantra to chant during Navratri?
The Navarna Mantra (Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche) is the primary Navratri mantra. Also recite Durga Chalisa daily, Durga Aarti every evening, and Durga Kavach for protection. Siddha Kunjika Stotram is considered equivalent to the entire Durga Saptashati.
What are the 9 days of Navratri?
Day 1: Shailputri, Day 2: Brahmacharini, Day 3: Chandraghanta, Day 4: Kushmanda, Day 5: Skandamata, Day 6: Katyayani, Day 7: Kalaratri, Day 8: Mahagauri (Ashtami), Day 9: Siddhidatri. Each day has a specific color and specific form of Goddess Durga to worship.
How to do Navratri puja at home?
Set up a Durga altar with a Kalash (sacred pot). Light an Akhand Jyoti (continuous lamp) for 9 days. Offer red flowers, fruits, and coconut. Fast during the day and eat sattvic food. Chant Durga Chalisa and perform Durga Aarti every evening. Read Durga Saptashati or Siddha Kunjika Stotram.

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