Ashada Navaratri | Varahi Amman Pooja| Complete Guide| What if i get my menstural cycle

Varahi Amman, the divine mother, is one of the Sapta Matrikas, known for her immense power to protect her devotees and destroy negativity. Ashada Navaratri, also called Gupt Navaratri, is especially dedicated to fierce and powerful deities like Varahi, where prayers are done more quietly and with deeper spiritual intent.

She blesses devotees with protection, wealth, strength, and removal of evil influences.

How do you set up the pooja space for Varahi Amman?

Setting up the space is an offering of love:

• Spread a red cloth in your pooja room, red is symbolic of energy and power.

• Place the Varahi Amman idol over it.

• Adorn her with a red saree or cloth and offer garlands.

• Lotus flowers are her favorite, but if not available, you can use hibiscus, jasmine, marigold or any fresh flowers.

• Place a Kalash filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut nearby. You can decorate the coconut with Varahi’s face drawn or decorate with kunkum, or simply worship the coconut itself as the form of Varahi Devi.

What can you offer as Prasadam to Varahi Amman?

Simple, nourishing, and humble offerings are beloved to her:

• Black Urad Dal Halwa (a must if possible)

• Pomegranate

• Sweet Potato

• Panakam – made with jaggery, lemon juice, cardamom, and water

• Coconut, fruits, and homemade sweets

Do we need to light a diya for all 9 days?

Yes, keeping the diya lit for all 9 days is considered very auspicious.

• Use terracotta diyas or opt for a Brass Antique Varahi Diya from Pujalane, which holds more oil and stays lit longer.

• A wick holder helps maintain the flame without frequent adjustments.

The ever-burning flame signifies the divine presence and protection of Varahi Amman.

What is the daily pooja procedure?

• Begin with cleansing the space.

• Light the diya and incense.

• Offer kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood, flowers, and water to the goddess.

• Perform abhishekam using water, turmeric water, or rose water.

• Wipe the idol, dress her in fresh cloth, and decorate with flowers.

• Place prasadam.

• Offer dhoop and camphor aarti.

• Chant mantras or simply her name.

• Close the pooja with a prayer of gratitude.

What if I get periods during Ashada Navaratri pooja?

It’s okay to pause. You can skip the pooja during those 3 days and resume it once your cycle ends.

Goddess Varahi sees your devotion, not restrictions. The divine mother understands your love and sincerity above all else.

Which are the most important days in Ashada Navaratri?

If you can’t perform the pooja for all 9 days, try to at least do it on Panchami (Day 5) and Ashtami (Day 8) — both are highly powerful for Varahi worship.

📅 Ashada Navaratri Day-wise Table:

Don’t Know Many Mantras? Here’s a Simple and Powerful One:

Varahi Gayatri Mantra

This mantra is easy to chant and very powerful.

"Om Shyamalaya Vidmahe
Hala Hastaya Dheemahi
Tanno Varahi Prachodayat"

🔸 If you don’t know lengthy slokas, just chant this with devotion.
🔸 Even chanting “Om Varahi Namaha” repeatedly brings her blessings.

Recommended Pooja Essentials from Pujalane:

• Brass Varahi Amman Idol

• Heavy Antique Varahi Diya – burns for long hours

• Antique Varahi Diya – beautiful and traditional

• Varahi Diya – for a graceful setup

• Wick Holders – for easy maintenance of diya

• Abhishek Patra – for performing abhishekam

Conclusion:

Aashada Navaratri is not about doing everything perfectly. It’s about doing it with love, faith, and sincerity. Whether you do it for all 9 days, only on Panchami, or even just once Varahi Amman listens to your heart.

She doesn’t see if you paused due to your periods. She sees the devotion with which you return to her.

🙏 Bring home the grace of Varahi Amman this Ashada Navaratri. Explore sacred idols, diyas, and pooja items at Pujalane.com.