Navratri Durga Visarjan Vidhi: During the nine days of Sharadiya Navratri, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. On these days, devotees keep fast and worship with rituals to get the blessings of the mother. On the last day of Navratri i.e. Dashami Tithi, Maa Durga is bid farewell, which is called Durga Visarjan. On this day, devotees pray to the mother to come again next year and pray for happiness and prosperity.
However, many people are not able to immerse the idol of Maa Durga by going to the river or pond. In such a situation, the question arises whether Maa Durga can be sent off at home and what method should be adopted for this? The process of immersion can be completed at home with rituals. If you too cannot do immersion in a river or pond, then you can bid farewell to Maa Durga at home by following a few easy steps.
When will Durga Visarjan 2026 take place?
In 2026, Durga Visarjan will be done on Tuesday, October 20. On this day, Dashami Tithi and Vijayadashami have special significance. According to the almanac, the auspicious time for immersion will be from 1.14 pm to 3.30 pm. Its total duration is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
Durga Visarjan Date: 20th October 2026, Tuesday
Shubh Muhurat for Visarjan: 1:14 PM to 3:30 PM
Total Time: 2 hours 16 minutes
Dashami Tithi Begins: October 20 at 12:50 PM
Dashami Tithi Ends: October 21 at 2:11 pm
This time, there is a special auspicious coincidence of Ravi Yoga on Durga Visarjan. During this period, religious rituals related to Maha Aarti, Sindoor Khela and immersion will be completed.
How to do Maa Durga Visarjan at home?
The immersion of Goddess Durga at home can be done with rituals and in a very simple way. If you are not able to float the idol in the river or pond, then immerse it at home with this easy method.
Last Puja of Maa Durga: On the day of Dashami, take a bath in the morning and light a lamp and incense in front of Maa Durga’s chowki.
Offer flowers, akshat (rice), vermilion, red chunari and fruits and sweets to the mother. You can also offer offerings of halwa, puri, kheer, etc.
Pray to the mother to come again next year: After this, take some rice and flowers in your hand and pray to the mother for immersion and come again next year.
Aarti and Mantra Recitation: Perform the aarti of Maa Durga. Before immersion, recite this mantra with flowers and akshat (rice) in hand:
गच्छ गच्छ सुरश्रेष्ठे स्वस्थानं परमेश्वरि. पूजाराधनकाले च पुनरागमनाय च॥
Shake the Kalash slightly: After the mantra, shake the Kalash or Ghat slightly from its place or move it to the side. It is considered a symbol of immersion.
Immersion of clay idol: If you have installed a small clay idol, then immerse it gently at home by filling it with pure water in a large pot or bucket. When the idol is completely dissolved in water, put that water in the soil of a pot or plant.
If you do not want to dissolve the idol or have installed a picture, then you can also keep the picture at your place of worship.
What to do after Durga immersion?
Coconut: Remove the coconut placed on top of the urn and distribute it to all the family members as prasad.
Spraying water: Sprinkle the remaining holy water in the urn with the help of mango leaves or flowers throughout the house and all the rooms. This maintains positivity in the house.
Coin and Puja Materials: Remove the coins kept inside the Kalash and keep it in your safe or purse. Immerse the rest of the betel nut, cloves or other worship material near a pot or tree.
Jowar: The sorghum that was grown should be kept respectfully near a temple or Peepal or Banyan tree.