Navratri, also known as the festival, that marks the commencement of the festive season. Navratri is about thee great nine-day battle between goddess Durga and the powerful demon Mahishasura and celebrate the day of her victory which marks the triumph of good over evil. We celebrate Navratri with home decorations and by fasting as well as with a Kanjak at the 8th or the 9th day of the festival. We end the festival with a beautifully decorated pooja thali.
The pooja thali is an essential aspect of Navratri celebrations, symbolizing devotion and respect towards the deities. Each component of the pooja thali has its significance, contributing to the spiritual atmosphere of the rituals. We have compiled a list of pooja thali essentials you need this Navratri to worship goddess Durga, the goddess of divine power.
1. Navratri Om Brass Small Pooja Thali
The most important component of the pooja thali is the thali itself. It is usually made from brass which makes it easy to keep diyas and incense sticks and use for festivals such as Navratri and rituals such as Havans. This Pooja thali which is made from brass is special with ‘Om’ written in old Sanskrit text. This thali has ample space for keeping all your pooja essentials for Navratri and looks good in your mandir.
2. Divine Ritual Spoon for Pooja
Every pooja thali needs a good spoon to serve water and other offerings such as food and milk to the God or Goddess, it is a sign of love, care and respect towards the deity and shows your belief and affection towards them. This Navratri use new utensils such as the divine ritual spoon for your offerings to the deity.
3. Pink Pooja Brass Bell
This beautiful bell which is made from brass is another one of the important components of a pooja thali as it is used to invoke the god or goddess being worshipped. It makes the divine and auspicious sound of ‘Om’ which is the universal sound to communicate with the gods and goddesses. This bell is perfect for your Navratri pooja thali and for all the festivals which are going to come up in the festive season.
4. Brass Bird Lamp Diya with Bell
This unique diya shaped like a bird is sure to stand out in your pooja thali this Navratri and also created a feeling on enlightenment through the bright flame of the diya, it is a great element to keep in your thalis and your mandirs. It is made from brass with beautiful green and red detailing as well as a hanging bell which makes it perfect for your home mandirs to keep around the divine spirit every time the bell dings with a slight breeze of air.
5. Aluminum Pooja Kalash
The pooja kalash is a must have for any pooja thali, it is made up of copper or aluminum and filled with Ganga Jal, which is the water from the Gangotri river, it is usually placed along with a coconut on the top which represents the three powerful gods Brahma the creator, Vishnu the protector and Shiva the destroyer. It represents happiness, good luck and spiritual purity. It is not only a must have but also one of most important components of a pooja thali as it represents fresh new beginnings in the Hindu rituals. This pooja kalash is made from aluminium with beautiful intricate details which makes it perfect for Navratri.
Conclusion:
Navratri is the time of celebrating the triumph of good over evil, it is celebrating the power of women and the nine-day battle of goddess Durga and the powerful demon Mahishasura. Celebrate Navratri and prepare for the festive season with the perfect pooja thali and all the pooja essentials. These new pooja essential is not a way to decorate your mandir and your pooja thali but also a way to pay respect to the deity by offering water and food in new utensils as well as showing your love and affection towards them. So start the festivities with the perfect pooja thali for Navratri.
