
Navratri Puja Samagri List 2026: Chaitra Navratri marks the Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083) by honouring nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navdurga). The nine-night festival is dedicated to Shakti, highlighting spiritual purification, fasts, and the victory of good over evil on the tenth day, culminating with Ram Navami. To perform the rituals properly, you need to have the right puja samagri (items). Whether you are setting up the Kalash at home or observing nine days of fasting, read below to know the complete Navratri Puja Samagri list that you need.
According to Drik Panchang, Chaitra Navaratri 2026 starts on March 19, 2026, and ends on March 27, 2026. Additionally, the Kalash Sthapana auspicious time is March 19, 6:52 am - 7:43 am.
Here's a list of the main puja samagri that you need for the Kalash Sthapana.
Earthen pot (kavara): for sowing jau (Barley seeds)
Jau (Barley seeds): Handful
Kalash: Copper or Brass Pot
Holy water: Ganga water
Panchapallava: Five Mango or Ashoka leaves
Coconut with Husk: Wrapped with Kalava or Mauli (water-filled)
Red chunari: To wrap the coconut
Kalava (Mooli): To be tied on the wrist and Kalash
Betel nut and coin: to be placed in the Kalash
Akshat (rice): unbroken rice mixed with turmeric
Roli/Kumkum: For Tilak
Fresh Flowers: Red Hibiscus (preferably)
Puja Thali: camphor, lamp (diya), ghee, and incense sticks
The puja items for Chaitra Navratri throughout the nine days are listed below:
Maa Durga Photo or Idol
Wooden Chowki
Red Cloth for the Chowki
Shringar Kit
Ghee lamps with cotton wicks (batti)
Matchbox
Incense sticks (Agarbatti), Dhoop, Camphor for aarti
Roli, Akshat, Sandalwood paste (Lal Chandan) for Tilak
Cloves, cardamom, and betel leaves (Paan) for offerings
Along with these puja samagri, you can keep fresh flowers, fruits, and sweets for daily offerings.
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