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 it
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.
The South Indian procedure
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.
This is the form our pandits follow by default in Devaraja Mohalla — Mysore families are overwhelmingly Kannada-tradition. Tell us if your family follows a different sampradaya and we will match a purohit accordingly.
Why families book it
- 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
How the Durga Deepa Namaskara proceeds
- 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'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 delivered to you
- Cotton wicks — 108 or 1008 (thick hand-rolled)
- Pure cow ghee — 1 to 3 litres depending on count
- Small clay or silver deepa pattra (108 or 1008 pieces)
- Red kumkum, turmeric, sandal paste
- Red flowers (rose, hibiscus) — 1000 for archana
- Durga idol / photo
- Red cloth, coconut, betel leaves
- Panchamrita, fruits, sweets
- Camphor, agarbathi, dhoop
Delivered to your address in Devaraja Mohalla before the pandit arrives — no trip to Devaraja Market on the morning of the ceremony.
Why Devaraja Mohalla families book Durga Deepa Namaskara with us
सत्यमेव जयते नानृतम् · “Truth alone triumphs.” · Mundaka Upanishad
Veda pathashala trained
Purohits from traditional pathashala backgrounds, performing the full procedure — not an abridged version to finish early.
Kannada first
Sankalpa and the procedure explained in Kannada as standard. Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English on request.
Samagri delivered
Every item brought to your door — no trip to Devaraja Market on the morning of the ceremony.
Local, not commuting
Pandits who live in Mysore, so your muhurat does not depend on someone driving 145 km that morning.
Fixed price upfront
The amount is agreed on WhatsApp before you confirm. No dakshina negotiation at the end of the puja.
Same-day possible
Satyanarayana Puja, Ayudha Puja and most home rituals can usually be arranged within 24–48 hours.
Transparent Pricing
Durga Deepa Namaskara in Devaraja Mohalla starts at ₹4,499
That covers the purohit, the full 2–3 hours procedure and the samagri kit delivered to your address in Devaraja Mohalla. The final amount depends on the scale you want — number of purohits, whether a homam is included, guest count — and it is confirmed on WhatsApp before you commit. Nothing is added afterwards.
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श्रद्धया देयम् · “Give with faith.” · Taittiriya Upanishad
Durga Deepa Namaskara — common questions
Is this an all-day ritual for 1008 lamps?
The 108-lamp version takes around 2 hours; the 1008-lamp version takes 3–4 hours. We scale the setup based on your space and time availability.
Can this be performed at home in a Bangalore flat?
Yes. For the 108 version we need a clean area of about 6×4 feet. The 1008 version needs 8×6 feet. The lamps are arranged in tight rows on a fire-safe platform with our pandit supervising.
Can I perform it for a family member's recovery or children's success?
Absolutely — this is one of its most powerful uses. The Sankalpa is taken in the beneficiary's name and gotra. Families often perform it for exam success, health recovery, and protection.
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Planning your Durga Deepa Namaskara in Devaraja Mohalla
Devaraja Mohalla sits in Central Mysore, close to Devaraja Market, and we serve the whole belt around it — Mandi Mohalla, Agrahara, Nazarbad, Chamarajapuram included. Whether you are in an independent house, one of the newer apartment projects, or a family home that has been in the locality for generations, the durga deepa namaskara is performed at your address with the samagri brought to you.
Mysore families usually want the Kannada tradition, and that is our default here — the sankalpa, the procedure and the explanation all in Kannada. If your family follows a different sampradaya, or you need the ritual explained in English for relatives joining from abroad, say so when you book and we will match a purohit accordingly.
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