🌿Durga Deepa Namaskara
दुर्गा दीप नमस्कार
Traditional Karnataka ritual of offering 108 or 1008 lighted lamps with namaskaras to Goddess Durga for protection and prosperity.
⭐ Recommended for this puja
About Durga Deepa Namaskara
Durga Deepa Namaskara is a beloved Karnataka tradition in which 108 or 1008 ghee / oil lamps are lit in rows before an image or idol of Goddess Durga, and the devotee offers full namaskaras (prostrations) as each lamp's prayer is recited. Immensely popular among South Indian families in Bangalore, especially during Navratri, Sankata Hara Chaturthi, and every Friday of Ashadha / Shravana, this ritual is believed to burn negative karma, destroy fears, and invite Durga's protective shakti into the home.
📅 When to perform
Most auspicious during Ashada, Shravana, and Navratri. Fridays in Shukla Paksha, Ashtami and Navami tithis, and Durga Ashtami are ideal. Can also be performed for specific intentions, health recovery, children's welfare, protection from enemies, overcoming fears, at any time.
Benefits & significance
- Destroys fears, negative influences, and enemy-inflicted troubles
- Burns accumulated negative karma through the fire of 108/1008 lamps
- Invites Durga's protective shakti into the household
- Blesses the devotee with courage, health, and prosperity
- Excellent for children's protection and academic success
- Strengthens the family's spiritual discipline and bhakti
Your tradition, done right
🌴 South Indian
The core tradition is Kannada / Karnataka South Indian, 108 or 1008 cotton-wick ghee lamps are arranged in a mandala or rows before the Durga idol. The Durga Ashtottara, Lalita Sahasranama, or Devi Mahatmya is chanted while the devotee offers namaskaras equal to the lamp count.
🔱 North Indian
In North Indian homes, a similar ritual is practiced during Navratri as "Jyoti Jagaran", akhand diya (unbroken lamp) burning for 9 days along with Durga Saptashati paath. Can be combined with Kanya Pujan on Ashtami / Navami.
What's included
- Preparation of 108 or 1008 deepa arrangement
- Sankalpa and Ganapathi Puja
- Durga invocation and Shodasha Upachara Puja
- Lighting of 108/1008 lamps with mantra for each
- Devotee's namaskaras during lamp-lighting
- Durga Ashtottara / Lalita Sahasranama paath
- Kumkum Archana with 1000 red flowers
- Mangala Aarti and prasad distribution
📦 Samagri kit
Durga Deepa Namaskara kit includes 108 or 1008 clay deepa patras, hand-rolled cotton wicks, pure ghee, 1000 red flowers for archana, kumkum, Durga idol, and complete puja items, pre-packed and delivered.
How the ritual unfolds
- Arrangement of 108/1008 lamps in mandala or rows
- Sankalpa
- Ganapathi Puja
- Durga invocation and Avahana
- Shodasha Upachara Puja (16 offerings)
- Durga Ashtottara / Sahasranama with kumkum archana
- Deepa Namaskara, lighting each lamp with a namaskara
- Mangala Aarti
- Prasad distribution and blessings
What families say
“Gopuja made our Grihapravesha absolutely beautiful. Pandit Manjunath Bhat performed the puja with such devotion and knowledge. The samagri kit had everything, nothing was missing. Highly recommend!”
Priya Rangan · HSR Layout, Bangalore · Grihapravesha Puja“We needed a Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa for my father's health. Gopuja arranged 10 pandits, everything was organized perfectly. The puja was conducted with genuine vedic tradition. Very grateful.”
Ramesh Agarwal · Whitefield, Bangalore · Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa“Vastu Shanti Puja before moving into our new apartment was arranged by Gopuja. The pandit performed the complete Vastu Devata puja and Navagraha pooja. We feel so much peace and positive energy in the house now.”
Rekha Gowda · Yelahanka, Bangalore · Vastu Shanti PujaFrequently asked questions
Is this an all-day ritual for 1008 lamps?
Can this be performed at home in a Bangalore flat?
Can I perform it for a family member's recovery or children's success?
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