Durga Pooja is a highly revered ritual in Hindu astrology performed to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga, the embodiment of divine feminine power, strength, and protection. She is considered the destroyer of evil, a protector of the righteous, and a symbol of courage, wisdom, and victory over adversity. Durga Pooja is typically conducted during the festival of Navratri, but it can also be performed at any time to invoke her divine energy and seek her protection and blessings. The pooja begins with the purification of the space through incense, camphor, or holy water (Gangajal). A clean altar is set up with an idol or image of Goddess Durga, adorned with flowers, fruits, and offerings such as sweets (particularly jaggery or ladoos). A sacred lamp (diya) is lit to invite positive energies and remove darkness.

The ritual begins with the chanting of powerful mantras like "Om Durgaaya Namah" and the recitation of the Durga Stotra or the Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path), which are believed to invoke the blessings of the Goddess. These prayers are aimed at seeking divine protection, strength, and the removal of obstacles. The pooja also involves the offering of flowers and the symbolic bathing of the idol with water, milk, or honey as a mark of reverence.

In astrology, Durga Pooja is considered highly beneficial for removing doshas and negative influences in one’s life, especially during challenging planetary periods such as Saturn's Sade Sati or Mars' Mangal Dosh. Goddess Durga's energy is believed to help overcome personal or professional struggles, alleviate health problems, and protect from enemies or harmful energies. The pooja also invokes her blessings for peace, prosperity, and victory over difficulties.