The special festival of Shardiya Maha Navratri is starting on October 15 and ending on October 24
Hardiya Navratri, also called Maha Navratri, is an important celebration in the Hindu religion where people worship the Goddess Durga.
Durga Puja usually lasts for nine nights and ten days in the month of Ashwin, which is usually in September or October. The dates for Shardiya Navratri in 2023 will be determined by the Hindu lunar calendar. The festival is about honoring different versions of the Goddess Durga and is celebrated happily in many places in India. It is a special time when people don’t eat, they pray, there are events that show different cultures, and exciting celebrations.
The special festival of Shardiya Navratri is starting on October 15 and ending on October 24. This nine-day celebration is all about honoring and praying to Maa Durga and her nine different forms, which are together called Navadurga. Hindus celebrate this festival with a lot of excitement, and it shows that autumn has come in the month of Ashwin. During this time, followers show respect to Maa Durga for defeating the demon Mahishasura.
During Navratri, people worship nine different forms of Maa Durga. These forms are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri, and Maa Siddhidatri. On the first day of Shardiya Navratri, people worship and show their respect to Maa Shailputri.
Maa Shailputri is a Hindu Goddess
Maa Shailputri is the representation of Goddess Parvati, who is the daughter of the Himalayas (Shaila means mountain, and Putri means daughter). She is shown riding a bull and holding a trident and a lotus. Maa Shailputri represents the strength and purity of nature and marks the beginning of Navratri festivities.
Importance or meaning
Maa Shailputri is a symbol of power and the link between nature and spirituality. If you worship her on the first day of Navratri, it is believed that you will gain strength, courage, and blessings to help you overcome difficulties and problems in life.
Worship Ritual
To start the puja, put a picture or statue of Maa Shailputri on a special table or in a clean and holy area. Light a ghee or oil lamp and a stick of incense. Give flowers, fruits, and sweets as a special kind of gift called prasad. Repeat the Maa Shailputri mantra (mantra given below) with love and admiration. Finish the religious ceremony by singing songs and asking for the blessings of Maa Shailputri.
Chanting for Mother Shailputri
I pay my respects to Lord Vishnu, who has a half-moon symbol on his forehead.
Maa Shailputri, who rides on a bull and carries a trident, is famous and powerful.
Timings refers to the specific times or hours when an event or activity is scheduled to occur. The ideal time to do the puja on the first day of Shardiya Navratri may change, but it is usually done in the morning or early afternoon.
Please be aware that the specific times and customs may vary depending on the customs and practices of different regions and families. It’s a good idea to talk to a priest or someone you trust to get specific advice about the puja.
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