Navchandi Paath And Havan - Maa Dhumavati Temple

Navchandi Path and Havan at the Dhumavati Temple in Varanasi are powerful rituals dedicated to Goddess Durga. The ceremony includes reciting the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path) nine times, invoking her divine forms for peace, prosperity, and spiritual welfare. Performed especially during Navratri, it involves Sankalp, chanting 700 sacred verses, and a holy Havan where offerings are made into the fire, seeking blessings, protection, and positive energy from the goddess.

The Navchandi Puja begins with Sankalp in the devotee’s name, followed by the recitation of Durga Saptashati, consisting of 700 verses repeated nine times for spiritual upliftment. A sacred Havan is then performed with offerings of ghee, grains, and herbs. Kumarika and Savasini Puja honor the divine feminine energy. The ritual concludes with Aarti, hymns, and prayers, seeking Goddess Durga’s blessings for protection, peace, prosperity, and spiritual strength.