Chandi Homa is one of the most popular Homas in the Hindu religion. It is performed across India during various festivals, especially during the Navaratri. Chandi Homa is performed by reciting verses from the Durga Sapthasathi and offering oblations into the sacrificial fire. It could also be accompanied by the Navakshari Mantra. Kumari Puja, Suvasini Puja also form a part of the ritual. Chandi, the fiercest form of the Goddess, who is the main deity of the famous Devi Mahatmya, is a great poem of seven hundred verses (also called Durga Saptasati or Chandi) which celebrates the destruction of demons. As Chandi or the destroyer of opposition, she can be invoked for removing obstacles to allow us to attain any of the four goals of life.
Required Materials for the Pooja
| NAME | QUANTITY |
|---|---|
| Turmeric Powder | 1/4 lb |
| Kumkum | 1 Packet |
| Sandal Wood Paste/Powder | 1 Packet |
| Agar Bathi(Incense Sticks) | 1 Packet |
| Camphor | 1 Packet |
| Beetle Leaves | Approx. 30 |
| Flowers | 2 Bunches of colorful roses, 2 packs of any of these (Jasmine/Arali/Lilly/Mullai/Marigolds/Lotus/button roses) |
| Mango Leaves | 1 Bunch |
| Fruits | 12 Bananas and 5 other Varieties |
| Coconuts | 8 |
| Rice | 10 lb |
| Atukulu | 1 lb |
| Vasthram | All Colors (15) |
| Sari (for Poorna Ahuti) | 1 |
| Dress (fro Kanya Puja) | 1 |
| Kalasams | 4 |
| Honey | 1 Small Bottle |
| Ghee | 1 lb |
| Dry Fruits | All varieties |
| Coins (Quarters) | 20 |
| Naivedyams | Devotee’s Choice |
| Sugar Candy (Misri) | 1 Packet |
Other Puja Materials from Home:
- Deepam (Lamp)/Oil for Deepam/Match Box/Cotton Wick for Deepam
- Kalasam
- Panchapathra Udharini
- Small Trays 2, Big Trays 2, Small Cups 5
- Asirvada New Dresses
- Blankets 2
- Paper Towels
- Paper Plates