Navratri Puja Samagri 2026: Quick Answer
For Navratri 2026 (11–20 October), you need samagri in seven groups: (1) kalash sthapana items — clay pot, soil, jau, kalash, mango leaves, coconut, red chunri, kalava; (2) the Goddess's seat and shringar — chowki, red cloth, idol or picture, solah shringar; (3) daily puja items — roli, akshat, flowers, incense, lamp, camphor, bhog; (4) Akhand Jyot — large lamp, ghee, wick, chimney; (5) path books — Durga Saptashati, Chalisa; (6) havan samagri; and (7) vrat food and kanya pujan items. Buy everything by Saturday, 10 October, so you can do Ghatasthapana calmly on 11 October.
1. Ghatasthapana / Kalash Sthapana Samagri
- •Wide clay pot (for sowing jau) and clean soil
- •Barley (jau), about 250 g
- •Copper, brass or clay kalash
- •Lid or earthen plate (sakora) for the kalash
- •Gangajal
- •5 mango or ashoka leaves
- •Coconut with husk (jata wala nariyal)
- •Red chunri for the coconut
- •Kalava (mauli)
- •Coin, whole supari (2–3), turmeric knot
- •Durva grass
- •Sarvaushadhi and panchratna (optional)
- •Akshat (unbroken rice)
See the step-by-step kalash sthapana vidhi.
2. The Goddess's Seat and Solah Shringar
- •Wooden chowki and red cloth
- •Idol or framed picture of Maa Durga
- •Red chunri or saree for the Goddess
- •Solah shringar: sindoor, bindi, kajal, mehendi, red bangles, mangalsutra or necklace, earrings, nose ring, maang tikka, payal (anklets), bichhiya (toe rings), alta, comb, mirror, perfume (itra), flowers for the hair (gajra)
- •A small umbrella or canopy (chhatra) — optional
- •Garland of red flowers
3. Daily Puja Samagri
- •Roli, kumkum, haldi, chandan (sandalwood paste)
- •Akshat
- •Fresh flowers (especially red hibiscus, rose, marigold) and garlands
- •Betel leaves (paan) and whole supari
- •Cloves, cardamom
- •Incense sticks (agarbatti) and dhoop
- •Camphor (kapoor)
- •Small ghee lamps (diya) and cotton wicks
- •Puja thali, bell (ghanti), conch (shankh)
- •Panchamrit ingredients: milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar
- •Fruits, mishri, dry fruits and sweets for daily bhog
- •Lota (water pot) and achaman spoon
- •Asan (woollen or kusha mat)
- •Matchbox
4. Akhand Jyot Samagri
- •Large akhand diya (brass or clay, with a reservoir)
- •Pure cow's ghee — about 2–3 kg for 10 days (or sesame oil)
- •Long cotton wicks or kalava wicks
- •Glass chimney or lamp cover
- •A plate or stand, and a spare small diya
Read the full Akhand Jyot rules.
5. Path and Mantra Items
- •Durga Saptashati book (Gita Press or similar)
- •Durga Chalisa and aarti book
- •Book stand (vyas peeth) or a small chowki with red cloth
- •Rudraksha or red sandalwood mala (108 beads) with a gomukhi bag
See the Durga Saptashati path rules.
6. Havan Samagri (Ashtami/Navami)
- •Havan kund (copper, iron or a brick setup)
- •Mango wood (aam ki lakdi)
- •Packet of ready havan samagri
- •Ghee for aahuti
- •Black sesame, barley, rice, sugar
- •Guggul, kapoor, loban
- •Dry coconut (gola) for purnahuti
- •Red cloth and kalava
- •Navagraha samidha (optional)
- •A small ladle (sruva) for ghee
7. Kanya Pujan Samagri
- •Plates, bowls and glasses for 9 girls and 1 boy
- •Water and a plate for washing feet, towel
- •Roli, akshat, kalava
- •Red chunris
- •Ingredients for halwa, puri and kala chana
- •Dakshina and gifts
Full menu and quantities: kanya pujan bhog and samagri list.
8. Vrat Pantry (9-Day Fasting)
- •Kuttu, singhara and rajgira flour (buy fresh, in small packs)
- •Samak rice, sabudana, makhana
- •Sendha namak, black pepper, jeera
- •Potatoes, sweet potatoes, arbi, pumpkin, lauki
- •Fruits, milk, curd, paneer
- •Peanuts, almonds, cashews, raisins, dates
- •Ghee and groundnut oil
See the full Navratri vrat food list.
Shopping Timeline for Navratri 2026
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| By 8–9 October | Buy non-perishables: kalash, chowki, books, havan kund, ghee, lamp, shringar, dry vrat items |
| 10 October (Mahalaya) | Buy fresh items: mango leaves, coconut, flowers, fruits; soak jau overnight |
| 11 October morning | Fresh flowers and garlands; set up the puja space |
| Daily | Fresh flowers and fruit for bhog |
| 18 October | Kanya pujan ingredients, gifts, havan samagri; soak chana that night if pujan is on 19th |
| 19 October night | Soak chana again if pujan is on 20th |
Money-Saving and Eco-Friendly Tips
- •Reuse brass or copper vessels every year instead of buying new.
- •Choose clay idols and natural colours.
- •Buy flowers from local growers; compost them after use instead of throwing them in drains.
- •Prefer loose samagri over plastic-packed kits.
Summary
Prepare your Navratri 2026 samagri in eight groups — kalash sthapana, the Goddess's seat and shringar, daily puja, Akhand Jyot, path books, havan, kanya pujan and the vrat pantry. Finish non-perishable shopping by 9 October, buy fresh items on 10 October, and begin Ghatasthapana on 11 October with everything ready.
