Navratri — Nine Nights of the Devi

Nine forms of feminine power, one steady transformation.

Each night honours a different form of Durga. Carnelian, red jasper and tiger's eye align you with the Devi's energies — courage, devotion, victory.

The Vidhi

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Begin on Pratipada by placing the kit before the kalash on your altar.
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Each evening, hold the stone for that day's Devi and recite her name 21 times.
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On Ashtami, anoint the stones with a drop of rose water and a touch of kumkum.
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Wear or carry the central crystal through Vijayadashami to seal the transformation.