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Best Agarbatti for Durga Puja at Home

Durga, the protective form of the goddess, is worshipped in her nine forms during Navratri and as the slayer of Mahishasura in Durga Puja.

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Quick answer

Which incense is best for Durga puja?

Rose and other floral fragrances are traditional for the goddess, offered with red flowers, kumkum and a lamp; resinous blends such as bakhoor suit the evening aarti. Durga is worshipped especially during Navratri, on Fridays and Tuesdays, and on Durga Ashtami.

Our picks for Goddess Durga

Traditional offerings to Durga

  • Red flowers, especially hibiscus.
  • Kumkum, red bangles and a red chunri.
  • Coconut, fruit and sweets.
  • A lamp and incense at the morning and evening aarti.

Special days

The two Navratris, Durga Ashtami, Durga Puja in the east, and Fridays or Tuesdays in many homes.

A simple Goddess Durga puja

  1. 1Offer red flowers and kumkum.
  2. 2Light the lamp and a rose or resinous dhoop.
  3. 3Recite the Durga Chalisa or Durga Saptashati.

Frequently asked questions

Which flower is offered to Durga?

Red hibiscus and other red flowers.

Which fragrance does the goddess like?

Rose and other florals are traditional; resinous dhoop suits the evening aarti.

Which day is for Durga?

Navratri above all, and Fridays or Tuesdays in many families.

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