Seventh day of Navratri: Worshiping Goddess Kalratri and bringing flowers inside
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Media Baaji
- Sat, 17 October 2026
Kathmandu. Phulpati is an important tradition of Nepali Hindu culture, in which phulpati is brought inside to worship Navadurga. On the seventh day of Navratri, Goddess Kalratri is worshipped, who is believed to be the goddess who bestows auspicious results and destroys fear. Durga is praised on this day after worshiping Durga and the bela tree and performing various pujas in Navapatrikas.
Phulpati is an important tradition of Nepali Hindu culture. Today, there is a custom of bringing flower pots inside the house especially for worshiping Navadurga. Phulpati is considered as a symbol of Goddess Durga's power, prosperity and auspiciousness.
Nine types of Phulpati are mentioned in scriptures according to place and tradition. Banana, Besar, Haledo, Jayanti, Bel, Pomegranate, Ashoka's Tree, Mane-Karkalo and Paddy - these are considered nine magazines. According to the Nepal Panchang Adjudicatory Development Committee, flowers can be brought in at the auspicious time of 7:37 in the morning.
According to tradition, flowers brought from Gorkha are brought to Kathmandu in a formal manner and brought inside the Dasainghar at Hanumandho Palace. On this occasion, a special ceremony is held with the participation of the Nepali Army, cultural groups and common people.
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