Navratri is nine days of continuous worship — and each day has its own goddess, its own colour, its own specific offerings, and its own set of required samagri.
The most common mistake during Navratri preparation is treating it as a single-day puja: buying a general assortment of items and hoping it covers everything. It does not. The goddess who receives red hibiscus on Day 6 is not the same goddess who receives kheer on Day 3. The offerings are not interchangeable.
This is the complete, day-by-day Navratri samagri checklist — organised by the goddess of each day, with the specific items required and the common items shared across all nine days.
Before You Begin: The Master List
Daily essentials (buy in bulk): Kumkum, haldi, akshat, ghee, agarbatti and dhoop, cotton wicks, fresh flowers (red hibiscus preferred), fruits for naivedya, mishri, Gangajal, moli thread, panchamrit ingredients (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar).
Ghatasthapana Day (Day 1): Special Setup Items
- Copper or clay kalash
- Mango leaves — 5 to 7 fresh, unbroken
- Coconut (with husk)
- Soil and barley seeds (jau) — for the nine-day sowing
- Clay plate or small earthen container — for the soil
- Large brass or clay lamp — for the Akhand Jyoti
- Supari (betel nut) and Coin — placed inside the kalash
Day 1 — Maa Shailaputri
Date 2026: 22 September | Colour: Yellow
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yellow flowers | Marigold, yellow jasmine, or yellow champa |
| Yellow sweets | Lauki halwa, yellow laddoo |
| Panchamrit | Milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar |
| Cow's milk | For abhishek |
| White/yellow chunri | Offered to the goddess |
Mantra: Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah
Day 2 — Maa Brahmacharini
Date 2026: 23 September | Colour: Green
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| White flowers | Jasmine, chameli, or white lotus |
| Mishri (rock sugar) | Her preferred sweet offering |
| Panchamrit | |
| Fruits | Any seasonal fruits |
Mantra: Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
Day 3 — Maa Chandraghanta
Date 2026: 24 September | Colour: Grey
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Kheer (rice milk pudding) | Her specific preferred bhog |
| Silver or white flowers | White jasmine, tuberose |
| Milk sweets | Peda, khoya barfi |
| Honey | |
| Panchamrit |
Mantra: Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
Day 4 — Maa Kushmanda
Date 2026: 25 September | Colour: Orange
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Malpua | Sweet pancake — her preferred bhog |
| Orange flowers | Marigold, orange gerbera |
| Pumpkin (small) | Sacred to Kushmanda |
| Honey | |
| Fruits |
Mantra: Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah
Day 5 — Maa Skandamata
Date 2026: 26 September | Colour: White
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Banana | Her specific preferred fruit offering |
| White lotus or white flowers | White flowers only |
| Milk sweets | Rabri, kheer |
| Panchamrit |
Mantra: Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah
Day 6 — Maa Katyayani
Date 2026: 27 September | Colour: Red
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Honey | Her single most important offering |
| Red hibiscus flowers | Her most beloved flower |
| Red chunri | Red cloth to offer and drape over the murti |
| Red sindoor | |
| Jaggery sweets | Gur ke laddoo |
Mantra: Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah
Day 7 — Maa Kalaratri
Date 2026: 28 September | Colour: Royal Blue
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Jaggery (gur) | Her specific preferred offering |
| Dark blue or purple flowers | Violet, dark tulsi flowers, or any available |
| Til (black sesame seeds) | For relief from Shani and ancestral karma |
| Panchamrit |
Mantra: Om Devi Kalaratriyai Namah
Day 8 — Maa Mahagauri (Ashtami)
Date 2026: 29 September — Most sacred day | Colour: Pink
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Coconut | Whole coconut |
| White flowers | White marigold, white rose |
| Pink/white chunri | |
| Semolina (suji) | For halwa (Kanya Pujan) |
| Chickpeas (chana) | Whole, dried (Kanya Pujan) |
| Wheat flour | For puri (Kanya Pujan) |
| Gifts for 9 kanyas | Fruits, sweets, bangles, coins |
Mantra: Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah
Kanya Pujan: On Ashtami, 9 young girls (kanyas) below puberty are invited and worshipped as living manifestations of the goddess. Each is given halwa, puri, and chana, and a small gift. Buy enough for 9 full portions.
Day 9 — Maa Siddhidatri (Navami)
Date 2026: 30 September | Colour: Purple
| Samagri | Notes |
|---|---|
| Lotus or purple flowers | Her preferred offering |
| Til (sesame seeds) | For the Navami Havan |
| Havan kund | Fire pit — clay or metal |
| Havan samagri mix | Pre-mixed dry havan ingredients |
| Ghee (generous quantity) | For feeding the fire |
| Samidha (havan sticks) | Mango or peepal wood sticks |
| Rice grains and coconut | For ahuti (offerings into fire) |
Mantra: Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
Complete Shopping List Summary
Flowers (buy fresh as needed): Yellow, white, orange, grey/silver, red hibiscus, dark blue/purple, pink
Sweets and Bhog: Panchamrit ingredients · Mishri · Kheer ingredients · Malpua ingredients · Halwa ingredients (suji, ghee, sugar) · Jaggery (gur)
Kanya Pujan (Ashtami): Suji, ghee, sugar (halwa) · Dried chana · Wheat flour and oil (puri) · 9 small plates and glasses · Gifts for 9 kanyas
Navami Havan: Havan kund · Havan samagri mix · Ghee · Samidha sticks · Rice · Coconut pieces
Ghatasthapana (one-time): Copper/clay kalash · Mango leaves · Coconut with husk · Clay plate · Soil · Barley seeds · Supari · Coin · Akhand Jyoti lamp
Daily Essentials (9-day supply): Kumkum · Haldi · Akshat · Ghee · Agarbatti and dhoop · Cotton wicks · Flowers · Fruits · Mishri · Gangajal · Moli thread
The Simplest Solution: Navratri Kit from Kashi
Sourcing nine days of samagri — especially havan samagri, genuine Gangajal, proper kalash, and lotus flowers — requires time, knowledge, and access to the right market.
Our Navratri Puja Kit from Kashi is assembled so you do not have to source each item separately. Curated by Pt. Prashant Chaturvedi from the ghats and mandis of Varanasi, the kit includes: copper kalash, Gangajal from Kashi's ghats, barley seeds, complete havan samagri, day-by-day guide, kumkum, haldi, akshat, dhoop, and incense for all nine days. Whether you are in Delhi or Dubai, the kit arrives complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I prepare the samagri in advance?
Dry items can be bought well in advance. Fresh flowers and fruits must be sourced on the day. Milk and dairy for panchamrit and kheer should be bought fresh each day.
Q: What if a specific flower is not available?
Use any fresh, fragrant flowers of the appropriate colour. The colour carries the energetic correspondence even when the specific flower is unavailable.
Q: Is it necessary to have all items for all nine days?
The absolute minimum is kumkum, haldi, akshat, ghee, flowers, and the mantra of the day. Genuine devotion with simple items is more powerful than elaborate puja without attention.
For the complete day-by-day puja vidhi, see: Navratri 2026: Complete Puja Guide for All 9 Days.
For Ghatasthapana setup: Navratri Ghatasthapana Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide.
Jai Mata Di.