Navratri Puja Samagri List 2026: Complete 9-Day Checklist
Navratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to Maa Durga and the nine forms of Shakti. In 2026, Sharad Navratri begins on October 11 and continues through October 19, followed by Vijayadashami or Dussehra on October 20.
If you are planning to perform Navratri Puja at home, preparing the puja samagri in advance makes the nine-day worship more organized and peaceful.
This complete Navratri Puja Samagri List 2026 covers everything you may need for Ghatasthapana, daily Maa Durga Puja, Akhand Jyoti, offerings, flowers, naivedya and Navratri fasting.
Quick answer: The main Navratri Puja Samagri includes a Maa Durga idol or image, Kalash, coconut, mango or Ashoka leaves, sacred water, mauli/kalava, rice, kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood, flowers, incense, diya, ghee or oil, cotton wicks, fruits, sweets, betel nut, coin, red cloth and other offerings. Ghatasthapana may also involve soil, a wide earthen pot and seeds for growing barley or other prescribed grains.
Navratri 2026 Puja at a Glance
| Occasion | Date |
|---|---|
| Navratri Begins | October 11, 2026 |
| Ghatasthapana | October 11, 2026 |
| Day 1 | October 11 |
| Day 2 | October 12 |
| Day 3 | October 13 |
| Day 4 | October 14 |
| Day 5 | October 15 |
| Day 6 | October 16 |
| Day 7 | October 17 |
| Day 8 | October 18 |
| Day 9 | October 19 |
| Dussehra / Vijayadashami | October 20 |
Festival observances and ritual timings can vary by location and Panchang tradition. For Muhurat-based rituals such as Ghatasthapana, use the Panchang for your city rather than copying a timing from another location.
Complete Navratri Puja Samagri List 2026
You can use the following checklist to prepare your Navratri Puja setup at home.
1. Maa Durga Idol or Photograph
The central element of the home shrine is an idol or image of Maa Durga.
You can use:
- Maa Durga idol
- Maa Durga framed image
- Navdurga image
- Existing home temple idol
Choose a clean and stable place for the deity and keep the surrounding area tidy throughout the nine days.
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2. Kalash for Ghatasthapana
A Kalash is one of the most important items used during Ghatasthapana.
You may prepare:
- Kalash
- Clean water
- Ganga Jal, if traditionally used in your family
- Mauli or Kalava
- Betel nut
- Coin
- Akshat
- Fragrance or itra
- Mango or Ashoka leaves
- Coconut
- Red cloth
- Flowers
Traditional Ghatasthapana procedures commonly include a Kalash, water, sacred thread, betel nut, coin, leaves, rice, coconut, flowers and other offerings.
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3. Soil and Seeds for Ghatasthapana
If your family tradition includes growing Jawara or other Navratri grains, keep these items ready:
- Wide earthen pot
- Clean soil
- Seeds or grains
- Water
The grains are traditionally planted in soil as part of the Ghatasthapana setup.
Some traditions refer to Sapta Dhanya, or seven grains. A commonly listed set includes:
- Barley
- Sesame
- Rice
- Moong
- Foxtail millet
- Chickpea
- Wheat
The exact grain selection can vary by tradition and region, so follow your family's customary practice where applicable.
4. Puja Thali
A dedicated Puja Thali keeps your daily worship items organized.
You can include:
- Roli or Kumkum
- Haldi
- Akshat
- Chandan
- Flowers
- Diya
- Cotton wicks
- Incense
- Camphor
- Bell
- Small spoon
- Small bowls
- Naivedya
A traditional metal Puja Thali can also make the daily Navratri setup easier to maintain.
SwaDharma suggestion:
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5. Akhand Jyoti Samagri
If you observe Akhand Jyoti during Navratri, prepare the required items before beginning the ritual.
Common essentials include:
- Akhand Jyoti diya
- Ghee or suitable oil according to your tradition
- Cotton wicks
- Matchbox or lighter
- Small plate or diya base
- Additional oil/ghee if required
Place the diya securely in a location where it can be monitored safely.
Important: Never leave a burning diya unattended, especially around children, curtains or other flammable materials.
SwaDharma suggestion:
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6. Flowers and Garland
Flowers are commonly offered to Maa Durga during daily Puja.
Keep:
- Fresh flowers
- Flower garland
- Marigold flowers
- Rose
- Lotus, where traditionally available
- Other locally appropriate flowers
The specific flower preference may vary according to regional and family traditions.
Fresh flowers can also be used to decorate the Kalash and Puja altar.
7. Kumkum, Haldi and Chandan
Keep a small set of basic Puja powders and sacred offerings:
- Kumkum
- Haldi
- Chandan
- Akshat
- Sindoor, where applicable to your tradition
Use clean small bowls or containers to keep these items organized.
8. Rice and Akshat
Rice is commonly used during Hindu Puja and is an important part of many Kalash and worship rituals.
Keep:
- Raw rice
- Akshat
- Small bowl for rice
- Additional rice for Kalash preparation
For Akshat, many families traditionally use unbroken rice grains.
9. Coconut
Keep at least one good-quality coconut for Ghatasthapana.
Depending on your family tradition, you may also need additional coconuts for offerings during the nine days.
For Kalash Sthapana, traditional procedures commonly use an unpeeled, tufted coconut placed over the Kalash, often wrapped with red cloth and tied with sacred thread.
10. Mango or Ashoka Leaves
Keep fresh leaves for the Kalash.
Traditionally, five mango or Ashoka leaves may be used in the Kalash arrangement, depending on the ritual tradition being followed.
If a particular leaf is not locally available, follow the practice recommended by your family priest or local tradition.
11. Mauli or Kalava
Keep a roll of:
Mauli / Kalava / Sacred Red Thread
It can be used for:
- Kalash
- Coconut
- Puja items
- Ritual tying
- Traditional worship practices
12. Betel Nut and Coin
Common Kalash essentials include:
- Supari / Betel nut
- Coin
These are traditionally placed inside the Kalash along with other prescribed items.
13. Incense and Dhoop
For daily Puja, keep:
- Agarbatti
- Dhoop
- Dhoop holder
- Incense stand
Use incense safely and ensure the room has adequate ventilation.
14. Diya and Cotton Wicks
Keep enough:
- Diyas
- Cotton wicks
- Ghee or oil
- Diya plate
- Matchbox
You may use separate diyas for regular daily Puja and Akhand Jyoti according to your family practice.
15. Camphor
Camphor is commonly used during Aarti.
Keep:
- Camphor
- Camphor holder or Aarti plate
Use it carefully and keep it away from children and flammable materials.
16. Fruits for Naivedya
Fresh fruits can be offered to Maa Durga as Naivedya.
Common choices include:
- Banana
- Apple
- Pomegranate
- Orange
- Coconut
- Seasonal fruits
- Grapes
- Guava
Choose fresh fruits according to availability and your family's tradition.
17. Sweets and Naivedya
You can prepare or purchase suitable offerings such as:
- Mishri
- Halwa
- Kheer
- Ladoo
- Dry fruits
- Fruits
- Homemade sweets
- Traditional regional preparations
Naivedya practices vary considerably between families and regions.
18. Dry Fruits
Keep a small assortment of:
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Raisins
- Pistachios
- Dates
- Makhana
These can also be useful for households observing fasting.
19. Puja Vessels
Depending on your setup, keep:
- Panchapatra
- Spoon
- Small bowls
- Plate
- Kalash
- Lota
- Aarti plate
- Water container
A dedicated set can make the nine-day Puja routine easier.
20. Red Cloth
Red is traditionally associated with Maa Durga and Shakti in many devotional practices.
A red cloth can be used for:
- Deity decoration
- Coconut
- Puja platform
- Kalash
- Shrine decoration
Follow your family's traditional practice for specific ritual requirements.
Navratri Fasting Samagri List
If you or your family observe Navratri fasting, prepare the food items separately from the Puja samagri.
Common fasting ingredients include:
- Sabudana
- Makhana
- Kuttu flour
- Rajgira flour
- Singhara flour
- Sendha namak
- Peanuts
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Fruits
- Milk
- Curd
- Paneer
- Dry fruits
- Coconut
- Ghee
Fasting rules differ considerably among families and regions. Some people observe a strict fast, while others follow a partial fast.
Follow the fasting practice traditionally observed by your family or community.
Complete Navratri Puja Checklist
Before Navratri begins, use this quick checklist.
Deity & Shrine
☐ Maa Durga idol or photograph
☐ Clean Puja platform
☐ Red cloth
☐ Flowers
☐ Garland
Ghatasthapana
☐ Kalash
☐ Clean water
☐ Ganga Jal, if used
☐ Mauli / Kalava
☐ Coconut
☐ Mango/Ashoka leaves
☐ Betel nut
☐ Coin
☐ Akshat
☐ Soil
☐ Seeds/grains
☐ Earthen pot
Daily Puja
☐ Kumkum
☐ Haldi
☐ Chandan
☐ Akshat
☐ Flowers
☐ Incense
☐ Dhoop
☐ Camphor
☐ Diya
☐ Cotton wicks
☐ Ghee/oil
☐ Bell
☐ Puja Thali
Naivedya
☐ Fruits
☐ Sweets
☐ Dry fruits
☐ Coconut
☐ Mishri
☐ Homemade Prasad
Fasting
☐ Fruits
☐ Sabudana
☐ Makhana
☐ Kuttu flour
☐ Rajgira flour
☐ Singhara flour
☐ Sendha namak
☐ Dry fruits
☐ Milk/curd
What Is Needed for Ghatasthapana Specifically?
If you only want to prepare for Ghatasthapana, you don't need to purchase every item on the complete nine-day checklist.
Start with these essentials:
- Kalash
- Clean water
- Mauli/Kalava
- Betel nut
- Coin
- Akshat
- Mango or Ashoka leaves
- Coconut
- Red cloth
- Soil
- Earthen pot
- Seeds/grains
- Flowers
- Diya
- Incense
- Kumkum
- Haldi
- Chandan
- Naivedya
- Maa Durga idol or image
Traditional Ghatasthapana procedures vary, so households should follow their customary Puja method or guidance from their priest.
How to Arrange Your Navratri Puja Samagri
A simple home arrangement can be divided into four areas.
Center
Place:
Maa Durga idol/image
Front
Place:
Kalash + Diya
Right side
Keep:
Puja Thali + Kumkum + Haldi + Chandan + Akshat
Left side
Keep:
Flowers + Fruits + Naivedya + Incense
Keep frequently used items within easy reach, but make sure lamps, incense and camphor are placed safely.
How Many Days Do You Need to Prepare the Samagri?
Ideally, prepare your Navratri Puja materials 2–3 days before Ghatasthapana.
For 2026, Navratri begins on October 11, so preparing your checklist by October 8–10 can help avoid last-minute shopping.
Fresh flowers, fruits and some food items can be purchased closer to the Puja.
Navratri Puja Samagri: What Can You Buy Ready-Made?
You don't necessarily have to collect every item individually.
A convenient Navratri setup can combine:
- Kalash
- Puja Thali
- Akhand Jyoti
- Maa Durga idol
- Diya
- Incense
- Puja essentials
- Decorative items
This can make preparing the home temple easier, especially when you are observing the nine-day festival while managing your regular household routine.
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Navratri Puja Samagri FAQ
What is the most important Navratri Puja samagri?
The essential items commonly include a Maa Durga idol or image, Kalash, coconut, leaves, water, Mauli, rice, kumkum, haldi, flowers, diya, incense, fruits and Naivedya. The exact list varies according to the Puja tradition followed by each family.
What is needed for Ghatasthapana?
Ghatasthapana commonly requires a Kalash, water, Mauli, coconut, mango or Ashoka leaves, rice, betel nut, coin, flowers and a red cloth. Many traditional procedures also include a wide earthen pot, clean soil and seeds or grains for planting.
Which grains are used for Navratri Ghatasthapana?
Some traditional references describe Sapta Dhanya, or seven grains, including barley, sesame, rice, moong, foxtail millet, chickpea and wheat. Regional and family practices can differ, so follow the tradition used in your home.
Do I need a new Kalash every year?
Not necessarily. Practices vary between families. Some households use a new Kalash each year, while others reuse a suitable metal Kalash after properly cleaning it. Follow your family's Puja tradition.
What should I offer Maa Durga during Navratri?
Common offerings include flowers, fruits, sweets, coconut, dry fruits and other Naivedya prepared according to family and regional traditions.
What items are needed for Navratri fasting?
Common fasting ingredients include fruits, sabudana, makhana, kuttu flour, rajgira flour, singhara flour, sendha namak, potatoes, sweet potatoes, milk, curd, dry fruits and ghee. Fasting rules vary by tradition.
Can I perform Navratri Puja at home?
Yes. Many families perform Navratri Puja at home. A simple clean shrine with Maa Durga, a suitable Kalash arrangement, diya, flowers, offerings and daily prayers can form the basis of a home Puja.
When is Ghatasthapana in Navratri 2026?
Ghatasthapana for Sharad Navratri 2026 falls on October 11, 2026, the first day of Navratri. The exact auspicious time depends on the location, so check the Panchang for your city before performing the ritual.
Final Navratri Samagri Checklist
Before beginning Navratri, keep this simple list handy:
Maa Durga Idol → Kalash → Coconut → Leaves → Mauli → Rice → Kumkum → Haldi → Chandan → Flowers → Diya → Wicks → Ghee/Oil → Incense → Camphor → Betel Nut → Coin → Soil → Seeds → Fruits → Sweets → Dry Fruits → Puja Thali → Naivedya
Preparing these items in advance allows you to focus more on prayer and devotion throughout the nine days.
Related Navratri Guide
For the complete festival calendar, nine-day Goddess forms, Navratri colours, Ghatasthapana information, Puja Vidhi and Dussehra details, read:
[Navratri 2026: Dates, 9 Days Calendar, Colours, Ghatasthapana, Puja Vidhi & Significance]
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Important Panchang Note
Navratri dates, Tithi transitions and Muhurat timings can vary by city and Panchang tradition. The dates and general ritual information in this guide are provided for educational purposes. For Muhurat-sensitive rituals such as Ghatasthapana, devotees should verify the local Panchang timing for their city.
