Navchandi Night Puja and Yagna

Navchandi Paath is one of the most powerful and spiritually significant rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga in Her fiercest form—Chandika Devi. The word “Nav” means nine, and “Chandi” refers to the fierce and protective aspect of Devi Durga, who represents the cosmic power of Brahman beyond time and space.

As described in the Durga Saptashati (Devi Mahatmya), Goddess Chandi was created from the combined radiance of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh to destroy powerful demons like Mahishasura, Shumbha, and Nishumbha. She embodies the energy of the Tridevi—Maa Mahakali, Maha Lakshmi, and Maha Saraswati.

Navchandi Paath involves the chanting of the Durga Saptashati (700 verses) nine times, invoking the blessings of the Nine Forms of Durga (Nav Durga) and is accompanied by a Navchandi Yagna (fire ritual). This sacred night puja is especially powerful when performed on Navratri, Amavasya, Ashtami, or other spiritually charged nights for karmic cleansing, protection, and fulfillment of desires.

Benefits of Navchandi Paath

• Pacifies all nine planetary afflictions and enhances their positive influence
• Protects from black magic, curses, evil eye, and negative energies
• Offers victory in court cases, disputes, and competitive matters
• Removes obstacles, fear, and chronic illness
• Grants success, name, fame, power, and recognition
• Enhances spiritual strength, willpower, and emotional stability
• Invokes blessings for material abundance, peace, and spiritual awakening
• Provides divine protection and guidance from the Nine Forms of Durga

Why Are Night Pujas Powerful?

Navchandi Paath performed during the night holds special significance due to the spiritually charged environment that enhances the power of mantras and rituals. Here's why night pujas are especially recommended:

• Divine Silence & Cosmic Stillness
  The quietude of night allows deeper spiritual absorption. The sacred silence enhances the effect of Durga Saptashati and fire rituals.
• Ruled by Ugra and Mystical Deities
  Night is governed by fierce deities like Maa Kali and Chandika. Performing Navchandi Paath at night invokes their transformative energy for complete protection and empowerment.
• Mind Turns Inward at Night
  The introspective nature of nighttime supports deeper connection, meditation, and spiritual surrender during the Paath.
• Enhanced Mantra Siddhi & Absorption
  Chanting the Navarna Mantra and Durga Saptashati during the night amplifies their spiritual potency, leading to quicker manifestation of intentions.
• Protection from Negative Influences
  Night pujas create a powerful energetic shield against black magic, ghost afflictions, and subtle attacks, offering complete spiritual safety.
• Ideal for Shakti Awakening
  Navchandi Paath at night activates inner Shakti, supports kundalini awakening, and removes karmic blockages for spiritual transformation.

Navchandi Paath Procedure | Navchandi Yagna Vidhi

Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana (Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Durga Yantra Pujan, 9-time Recitation of Durga Saptashati, Navarna Mantra Japa 11000 times, Navchandi Homa, Aarti, Pushpanjali, Brahmin Bhoj, Daan & Dakshina

Navarna Mantra

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Navchandi Havan & Puja Navaran Mantra Mantra Meaning:

It means the worship of Goddess Durga through chanting the Durga Saptashati 9 times. This removes the effect of all types of black magic, unfavorable effect of negative planets, bad luck, health problems, or problems posed by enemies.

Special Puja Samagri (Ingredients) Used in Navchandi Puja Paath and Yagna

Some common Puja Samagri are used in all pujas like Haldi, Kum Kum, Cotton Wicks, Moli Thread, Abeer, Sindhoor, Akshat Rice, Janeau (Holy Thread), Gangajal (Ganga Water), Kapur (Camphor), Yellow Mustard, Incense Agarbatti, Attar (Fragrances), Dhoop incense, Supari (Betel Nut), Laung Clove, Elaichi (Cardamom), Kamal Gatta (Lotus Seed), Guggal, Altar Cloth, Asan (Pedestal), Kusha Patri (Kusha Ring), Honey, Sugar, Havan Sticks (Mango Stick and Navgraha Sticks Ark for Sun, Palash for Moon, Khadir for Mars, Peepal for Jupiter, Apamarga for Mercury, Audambar for Venus, Shami for Saturn, Durva for Rahu, Kusha for Ketu, Havan Powders & Herbs, Milk, Dahi, Ghee, Panchamrit, Flowers, Fruits, Sweets, Durva, Tulsi, Mango Leaf.

The above list can vary from one Deity to the Other.

The below Puja Samagri List comprises of items which are of special importance for Navchandi Puja & Havan

Durga Yantra (At Rudra centre every puja has a specific yantra which is energized and sent to you, for Navchandi Homa the Durga Yantra holds a special significance)
Red Chunri & Red Altar Cloth
Shringar Items (Sindoor, Heena Mehendi, Kajal, Bindi, Bangles, Toe Rings, Comb, Mirror, Payal Anklets, Perfume, Earrings, Nosepin, Necklace, Red Chunri, Alta or Mahavar, Hairpins, Netra Eyes, Mangalsutra, Blouse)
Gulaal
Haldi Turmeric
Dates Khajoor
Honey
Khus Khus
Red Sandalwood
Darbha Grass
Rangoli
Rosewater
Sesame Til Seeds & Oil
Mustard Sarson Seeds & Oil
Ghee for the Lamp (for Akhand Jyot)
Chandan Sandalwood Paste
Batasha
Sweets or Fruits as Naivedya Bhog
Navdhanya Grains : Wheat (Sun), Rice (Moon), Toor Dal Pigeon Peas (Mars), Chick Peas (Jupiter), Moong Dal (Mercury), White Beans (Venus), Black Sesame (Saturn), Indian Black Lentil (Rahu), Horse Grams (Ketu)
Currency Coins

Charity, Donation & Dakshina Performed After Navchandi Puja Path and Yagna

After completion of all puja rituals of Navchandi Puja Havan Yajna certain items are donated by Rudra Centre Puja Services on behalf of the Yajman/Participant of the Puja as per Hindu Shastras. Dakshina is given to the pandits after chanting the Mantras, some items are donated to poor people, some are donated to temples, some items are offered to animals like cows, dogs, cats, birds which helps in wish fulfilment of the Yajman/Participant as per the sankalpa.

Dakshina (Money) to Brahmins
Food Grains (Wheat, Rice & Pulses)
Fruits
Food to Animals (Dogs & Cats)
Fodder to Cow
Brahmin Bhoj (Feeding Needy Brahmins)
Donation of Sea & Shell Items (Cowry/Kaudi, Gomati and Shankh)
Books, Pens, Stationery, Clothes, Food to Young Unmarried Girls

Puja Prasad Basket Sent After Navchandi Puja Path and Navchandi Havan

Puja Basket/Tokri consisting of energized Items will be shipped to the Yajman/Participant on their given address. These Items have been used & energized in the puja and hold on to the energy of mantra chanting & rituals.

This Puja Tokri will consist of:

Durga Yantra: Yantras are geometric representation of deities. This yantra can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja altar. The best direction for the yantra will be North East Facing South West
9 Mukhi Rudraksha: 9 mukhi blesses the yajman with protection & peace. This can be worn on the left hand as a bracelet for best results. You can get in touch with RRCT therapist for guidance
Bhasma Tabeez: This amulet consists of Navaran Mantra written on Bhojpatra which was energized in the puja. It can be worn in the neck
Molly Thread: This Holy thread can be tied on the right hand
Dry Fruits Prasad: These were offered to Navchandi Mata during the puja and can be consumed by the Yajman/Participant
Puja Coins: Puja coin of Ganesh, Laxmi & Saraswati will be sent which can be kept in your purse/wallet/laptop bag/drawer/cash box/puja alter and blesses the yajman/participant with prosperity & luck
Tilaks: Haldi Kumkum Sandalwood Paste/Powders are sent which can be applied on the Yantra, Deity Idols or Forehead while doing puja
Vibhuti/Holy Ash: The Ash from the Navchandi Homam will be sent which can be applied on your forehead, throat, chest, biceps
Holy Betel Nut: Betel Nut decorated in holy thread will be sent for good luck
Prosperity Bowl: A Prosperity Bowl consisting of Gomati Chakra, Cowry, Sriphal, Lotus Seeds and Shell to be kept in cash box or wallet or money lockers for financial prosperity

What is Samputith Navchandi Paath? Difference between Samputith Navchandi Paath & Regular Navchandi Paath?

The word ‘Samputit’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Samput’ which means a ‘covering’ or a shield that has the power to bring together the divine energy in order to get immediate effects. A Samput is chanted or recited before and after every mantra or a path to enhance its power and offer quick results. It is like a capsule that holds together the medicine powder inside it safely. Samput can be in the form of mantra or a chaupai (quatrain verses). A Samputith Navchandi Paath comprises of Vedic rituals where a specific mantra or path is recited before and after every path or mantra to increase the power and divinity of the Yagna or Homa. A Samputit Path may vary depending upon the sankalp stated by the Yajman to perform the Navchandi puja. Depending upon the sankalp, a Samputith Mantra or path is recited. The Yagna that is performed with Samputith Path is known to generate enormous divine energy and holds a great value as it is known to awaken the Supreme Devi and helps in attaining Her consent to fulfil the wishes of the Yajman. A Samputith Yagna enhances the auspiciousness of the entire puja ritual and is known to be one of the purest and powerful forms of devotion which is performed with modesty and pure admiration to appease the Goddess.

The difference between a Regular Navchandi Paath and Samputith Navchandi Paath is that, in a regular Navchandi Homa, normal mantra chanting is performed in a continual manner and all the other rituals are performed according to Vedic methods. Whereas, in a Samputith Navchandi Homa, after every verse, mantra or chapter a specific mantra or path is recited depending upon the Sankalp or reason to perform the Homa. A Samputith Chandi Homa helps to gather all the power and divine energy of the path or mantra in one place an amplifies the energy and offer quick solution.

Navchandi Puja Instructions | What to do when Navchandi Puja Paath and Yagna is being performed?

The below mentioned instructions are just suggestions to attune to the puja, however due to hectic/busy lifestyle one may not be able to follow all the suggestions mentioned below and it is completely okay you will still receive the benefits of the puja.

Have a Bath & Wear Clean Clothes Before the Puja.
Avoid Eating Spicy Foods, Onion, Garlic, Non-Vegetarian on the day(s) of the puja.
Be in Meditative Mode. Try to minimize distractions.

Sit in a comfortable Posture and you can chant the Navaran Mantra Mentioned above while the puja is going on (If you are facing difficulty in pronouncing/chanting the mantra you can connect with our Puja Service Coordinator who will sent you the audio file of Navchandi Puja Mantra - contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243)

As mentioned above it is possible that due to your hectic/busy lifestyle you may not be able to follow these instructions, which is okay, you will still receive the complete benefits of the puja.

Once Navchandi Puja is booked our team will calculate the most auspicious timing as per the panchang (Hindu Calendar) and email you the schedule (Date & Time) of the puja along the number of the puja coordinator.

Pujas By Rudra Centre Puja Services (How to ensure the Navchandi Puja Path and Navchandi Yagna is done as per the Vidhi?)

Rudra Centre Puja Services is the oldest & most trusted Online Puja Services provider in the world. Over 20 years we have organized Yagnas, Pujas, Homas & Kathas like Ati Rudra Mahayajna, Sahasra Chandi Homa, Akhand Ramayan Paath, Shiva Maha Puran Katha, 4 Prahar Mahashivratri Mahapuja with teams of 100’s of experienced curated priests for the benefit of Mankind and our global clientele.

Our Karma Kandi Pandits are highly learned in Vedic Shastra, Puranas, Upanishads, Tantras and are well versed with all rituals associated with Durga Saptashati, Kavach, Paaths & Other Devi related Havans. The Pandits have been initiated and have received Diksha for these Mantras that is chanted the Mantras more than 125,000 times (can vary for different Mantras) under the guidance of a Guru. All of them are guided & curated by Sakhashree Neeta. The Pandits will take Solemn Oath with Betel Nut and Leaf (as per Vedic Shastra) before beginning the puja to complete all the rituals mentioned in the puja as per Vedic Vidhi.

What will be required from my side to perform Navchandi Puja Paath and Yagna Online?

Rudra Centre priests will perform Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your Full name, Current Location, Gotra/Birth details (date, place, time)/Parent’s Name, & Sankalpa (your wish) in the instructions box. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja).

How many chants of Navchandi Puja should I perform? Navchandi Puja Paath and Navchandi Yagna Cost | Navchandi Homa Price

The cost of the Navchandi Puja and Yagna is calculated as per the Dakshina or Monetary Donation given to the 9 Priests, Puja Ingredients used in the Puja and Havan and other utility costs. Navchandi Paath is 9 times recitation of Durga Saptashati Text you can get in touch with us to increase or decrease the number of times you wish to get the Durga Saptashati recited by our learned priests and our team will customize a special puja for you.

You can choose to perform Chandi paath which is one time recitation of Durga Saptashati where the cost is lower in comparison to Navchandi Pujan Havan as the Durga Saptashati is recited only once so the number of priest and time duration reduces, puja samagri used reduces so the cost also reduces.

You can choose to perform Shat Chandi & Puja which is recitation of Durga Saptashati 100 times, it is one of the most powerful Yagya known to mankind and only the luckiest and blessed people get to perform and witness such a grand homa since this rituals require 11 priests who perform rituals for 9 consecutive days the cost of their Dakshina and Puja ingredients increases significantly which increases the price.

One can also choose to perform Sahasra Chandi Yagna & Homa which recitation of Durga Saptashati 1000 times which is the most powerful Devi Puja known to mankind, this puja can be performed in a lot of different ways with different number of priests & time duration. Normally this kind of ritual requires a grand set up many individuals who perform this puja make this into an event inviting Celebrities, Bureaucrats. Politicians, Spiritual Leaders and organize free food for needy have dance & music performances for the glory of the Devi.

You can connect with our Puja Services Coordinator if you wish to perform this customized rituals (contact us at pujaservices@rudracentre.com OR +919326881243)

For Guidance Book Puja Services Consultation With Expert who will dive deep into your horoscope/birth chart and the issues being faced by you and suggest appropriate puja.

Note that you can perform any puja regardless of your horoscope or birth chart and puja performed by us only yield positive results and there will NO side/negative effects of this puja.

Will Performing Online Navchandi Puja Path and Navchandi Yagna Work?

Yes, performing Navchandi Puja with Rudra Centre Puja Services will work for you even if you are not physically present during the puja and are performing this puja long distance. The Mantra Chanting and the Vibration created will reverberate within the entire cosmos and since the Puja is performed on your behalf using your details you will receive the complete benefits of the puja. You will also receive the energized items from the puja which will hold on to the energies of the rituals. You can check our reviews and testimonials of our Global clients who have performed pujas with us and receive blessings or experienced their wishes being fulfilled.