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DURGA ASHTAMI SPECIAL - CHANDI KAWACH PUJA

Durga Ashtami: 108 Chandi Kawach Path and Havan

For Devi Kripa, Protection & Removal of Negativity
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Nav Durga Temple, Katra, Jammu
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17 November, Tuesday, Kartika Shukla Ashtami
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🔸 What Is the Significance of Masik Durga Ashtami?

Masik Durga Ashtami is observed every month on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha and is dedicated to the worship of Devi Maa Durga. Devotees offer prayers to the Adi Shakti on this day, seeking Her grace, strength and blessings. This Kartika Shukla Ashtami, devotees can offer their sankalp through the sacred Chandi Kawach Path and Havan.

🔸 What Is the Chandi Kawach and Why Is It Recited?

The Chandi Kawach is a sacred hymn associated with the worship of Maa Chandi, a fierce form of Devi Maa Durga. The word Kawach means armour, and the hymn invokes the Goddess's protection for different parts of the body and the devotee's well-being. Reciting it is a traditional way of seeking Devi Maa's grace, courage and spiritual...

Nav Durga Temple, Katra, Jammu

Nav Durga Temple, Katra, Jammu
Located amidst the Trikuta Hills of Jammu, around 9 km from Katra, the Nav Durga Temple is dedicated to the nine forms of Maa Durga. It is situated inside a natural cave where naturally formed rock manifestations of the Nine Goddesses are worshipped.

🔹 Religious Beliefs and Rituals:

Maa Durga is believed to embody the combined divine energies of Maa Lakshmi, Maa Saraswati and Maa Kali. The temple is especially revered during Navratri and on Fridays, when devotees perform rituals such as Kanya Pujan and Durga Chandi Havan to seek the blessings of the Nine Goddesses.

⭕ Note: This is not the main Vaishno Devi Temple. The puja will be performed at the Nav Durga Temple located at the foothills. It is believed that worship on this sacred land is equally rewarding.

Puja Benefits

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Blessings of Devi Maa Durga
Through the 108 Chandi Kawach Path and Havan, devotees pray to Maa Chandi for Her divine grace, strength and guidance while seeking well-being and auspiciousness for themselves and their families.
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Prayers for Divine Protection
The Chandi Kawach is traditionally recited as a prayer for divine protection. Through this Anushthan, devotees seek the Goddess's blessings to face life's uncertainties with courage, faith and spiritual strength.
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Relief from Negative Influences
Devotees perform this sacred ritual with the intention of seeking relief from negativity and unwelcome influences. The prayers offer an opportunity to surrender their worries to Devi Maa and seek peace, confidence and positivity.

Puja Process

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Puja Introduction, Mangalacharan & Sankalp

The Puja will begin with an introduction, followed by Mangalacharan and Sankalp.
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Naivedya Introduction, Gauri Ganesh, Shodash Matrika, Asankhyat Rudra Devta & Navgraha Pujan

Following the Naivedya introduction, Gauri Ganesh, Shodash Matrika, Asankhyat Rudra Devta and Navgraha Pujan will be performed.
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Garbh Griha Pujan & 108 Chandi Kavach Path

Pujan will be performed at the Garbh Griha, followed by 108 recitations of Chandi Kavach.
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Naivedya Conclusion & Havan

The Naivedya proceedings will be concluded, followed by Havan.
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Aarti

Aarti will be performed to conclude the Puja.

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