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रामलला की प्राण प्रतिष्ठा - चौरासी सेकंड में रामभक्तों के पांच सौ साल के इंतज़ार का होगा अंत

चौरासी सेकंड में रामभक्तों के पांच सौ साल के इंतज़ार का होगा अंत

लगभग ५०० साल तक चले राम भक्तों के अथक प्रयासों से राम जन्मभूमि अयोध्या में मंदिर का पुनर्निर्माण हो रहा है। २२ जनवरी वो ऐतिहासिक दिन है जब भव्य राम मंदिर का निर्माण पूरा होगा। आइये सात दिन के पूरे पूरे कार्यक्रम को जानें:

15 जनवरी – मकर संक्रांति के दिन खरमास का अंत है। इसी दिन वह सुबह महूरत है जब रामलला का बाल स्वरूप (विग्रह) गर्भ गृह में स्थापित किया जायेगा।

16 जनवरी – शुरू होंगे रामलला के विग्रह स्थापना के अनुष्ठान।

17 जनवरी – रामलला नगर भ्रमण के लिए निकलेंगे।

18 जनवरी – प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा की विधि आरंभ होगी। जिसमें होंगे ये विशेष पूजन: मंडप प्रवेश पूजन, वास्तु पूजन वरुण पूजन, विघ्नहर्ता गणेश पूजन और मार्तिका पूजन।

19 जनवरी – राम मंदिर में यज्ञ अग्नि कुंड की स्थापना की जाएगी, और होगा दिव्य अग्नि का प्रज्वलन।

20 जनवरी – 81 कलश, जिसमें अलग-अलग नदियों के जल इक्ट्ठा किए हैं, से राम मंदिर के गर्भगृह को पवित्र किया जाएगा। वास्तु शांति अनुष्ठान होगा।

21 जनवरी – यज्ञ विधि में विशेष पूजन और हवन के बीच होगा, राम लला का 125 कलशों से दिव्य स्नान।

22 जनवरी – मध्यकाल में मृगशिरा नक्षत्र में रामलला की महापूजा होगी, यह राम लला की प्रतिमा का प्राण प्रतिष्ठा मुहूर्त है।

राम मंदिर में राम लला की मूर्ति स्थापना का समय 22 जनवरी 2024 को 12 बजकर 29 मिनट 8 सेकंड से 12 बजकर 30 मिनट 32 सेकंड तक रहेगा। प्राण प्रतिष्ठा के लिए सिर्फ 84 सेकंड का मुहूर्त रहेगा।

इन चौरासी सेकंड में रामभक्तों के पांच सौ साल के इंतज़ार का होगा अंत।

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Shravan Kumar – The Obedient Son And The Curse Of King Dashrath

Shravan Kumar was a legendary figure known for his devotion to his parents. He was born to Gyanvanti (mother) and Shantanu (father). Both of them were blind hermits. Shravan took it upon himself to become their caregiver and provider. Shravan’s parents wished to visit Chardham. He was poor so he decided to carry his parents on a wooden palanquin to the pilgrim. He would ensure they were comfortable.

One day, while carrying his parents to a pilgrimage site. Prince Dasharatha was out hunting in the forest of Ayodhya when he heard a sound near a lake. He shot an arrow (Shabdbhedi Baan) hoping to hit an animal but found that he had accidentally struck a teenage boy named Shravana who was carrying his sick and elderly parents on a sling. He came to the lake to collect water. With his dying breath, Shravana requested Dasharatha to take water to his parents and inform them of what happened.

Shravana passed away due to his injuries, and when Dasharatha delivered the water and the news of his tragic mistake. Shravan’s parents could not bear the shock and died of grief. Despite acknowledging that it was an accident, they cursed Dasharatha with “Putrashoka,” which means grief due to the loss of a son. This curse came true when Dasharatha died without seeing his beloved son Rama, who was exiled at the order of his step-mother Queen Kaikeyi.

The story highlights the tragic consequences of hasty actions and the importance of being mindful of one’s actions to avoid causing harm to others. It also illustrates the devastating impact of grief and loss on parents who have lost a child.

The story of Shravan Kumar is often used as an example of the importance of filial piety and the duty of children to care for their parents.

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Raja Dasharatha – Story Of Lord Ram’s Birth

Dasharatha was the father of Lord Rama. Dasharatha ruled the kingdom of Ayodhya and was a righteous and just ruler. He had three wives, Kausalya, Sumitra, and Kaikeyi, but was unable to have children. King Dashratha sought advice from Sage Vashistha who recommended him to perform a Putrakameshthi Yagya. Following the advice of Sage Vashishta, King Dashratha performed the Yagya. Rishishringa Muni was the chief priest of the yagya performed by King Dasharatha.

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In the yagya, the priests offered various sacred materials and herbs, into the sacrificial fire while chanting Rigveda’s Purusha. The ceremony was performed with great devotion and austerity, and Agnideva appeared before Dasharatha and gave him a bowl of sweet rice pudding to be divided among his wives.

Kausalya, Sumitra, and Kaikeyi each consumed a portion of the pudding, after which they became pregnant and gave birth to Rama, Lakshmana, Shatrughna, and Bharata, respectively.

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Mata Siddhidatri : The Goddess of 9th Day of Navratri

Maa Siddhidatri is the ninth and final form of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped during the Navratri festival in India. She is depicted as a four-armed goddess, sitting on a lotus or riding on a lion, holding a mace, a conch shell, a discus, and a lotus in her four hands. She is also sometimes referred to as the goddess of all accomplishments or the granter of boons.

The story of Maa Siddhidatri goes back to the time when Lord Shiva had undertaken a severe penance to attain the ultimate knowledge and enlightenment. After many years of intense penance, Maa Siddhidatri appeared before him and blessed him with all the eight siddhis (divine powers) – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Isitva, and Vasitva. Lord Shiva was pleased with her blessings and granted her a place in his abode.

The importance of Maa Siddhidatri lies in the fact that she represents the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment and liberation. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Siddhidatri can help them attain the highest level of spiritual knowledge and realisation. She is also believed to have the power to grant all kinds of boons and fulfil the wishes of her devotees.

Maa Siddhidatri is associated with the Sahasrara chakra, which is believed to be the centre of spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine. Devotees of Maa Siddhidatri believe that meditating on her can help them awaken and balance this chakra, leading to the ultimate state of spiritual consciousness and realisation.

Overall, Siddhidatri is worshipped as the goddess of ultimate knowledge, power, and enlightenment, and her worship is believed to help her devotees attain their highest potential in life.

Mantra:

ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं सिद्धये नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं सिद्धिदात्र्यै नम:।

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Mata Mahagauri : The Goddess of 8th Day of Navratri

Maa Mahagauri is one of the forms of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped during the Navratri festival in India. She is depicted as a young and beautiful goddess with four arms, riding a white bull or seated on a lotus, holding a trident and a damaru (a small drum) in two of her hands, while showing the abhaya and varada mudras in her other two hands. Her name “Maa Maa Mahagauri” means “extremely white,” and she is known for her radiant beauty and purity.

The story of Maa Mahagauri goes back to the time when Goddess Parvati had undertaken severe penance to win Lord Shiva’s love and attention. She had been living in the forest for years and had become dark and dirty due to the harsh living conditions. Lord Shiva, impressed by her devotion, appeared before her and granted her the boon of being clean and pure.

Lord Shiva poured the holy waters of the Ganges River over Parvati, and she became extremely white and pure, taking the form of Maa Mahagauri. Her radiance and purity were said to be so intense that the gods themselves were unable to look directly at her.

The importance of Maa Mahagauri lies in the fact that she represents purity, innocence, and serenity. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Mahagauri can help them attain inner peace and purity of mind and heart. She is also believed to bless her devotees with longevity, health, and well-being.

Maa Mahagauri is associated with the Sahasrara chakra, which is believed to be the centre of spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine. Devotees of Maa Mahagauri believe that meditating on her can help them balance this chakra and attain spiritual purity and enlightenment.

Mantra:

श्री क्लीं ह्रीं वरदायै नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं महागौर्ये नम:।

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Maa Kalratri : The Goddess of 7th Day of Navratri

Maa Kalratri is one of the forms of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped during the Navratri festival in India. She is often depicted as a fierce and dark-complexioned goddess with long, flowing hair and four hands, holding a cleaver and a torch in two of her hands and showing the abhaya and varada mudras in her other two hands.

The story of Maa Kalratri goes back to the time when the demon Raktabeej had become invincible due to a boon from Lord Brahma. Every drop of his blood that fell to the ground gave rise to a new demon, making it impossible to kill him. The gods then turned to Goddess Durga for help.

Goddess Durga took the form of Maa Kalratriand went to battle with Raktabeej. She swallowed him and his blood before it could touch the ground, thus preventing the creation of new demons. Kalratri’s fierce form and the ability to swallow demons whole is said to have terrified even the bravest of warriors.

The importance of Maa Kalratri lies in the fact that she represents the power of destruction and transformation. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Kalratri can help them overcome their fears and obstacles and empower them with courage and inner strength. She is also believed to protect her devotees from negative energies and evil forces.

Maa Kalratri is also associated with the Muladhara chakra, which is believed to be the centre of stability, grounding, and survival instincts. Devotees of Maa Kalratri believe that meditating on her can help them balance this chakra and find inner stability and strength in times of difficulty.

Mantra:

क्लीं ऐं श्री कालिकायै नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं कालरात्र्यै नम:।

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Maa Katyayani : The Goddess of Six Day of Navratri

Maa Katyayani is one of the forms of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped during the Navratri festival in India. She is often depicted as a six-armed deity riding a lion and holding a lotus, sword, discus, bow, arrow, and a mace. Her name is derived from the name of Sage Katyayana, who is said to have worshipped her.

The story of Maa Katyayani goes back to the time when the demon Mahishasura had gained invincibility by a boon from Lord Brahma and was wreaking havoc in the three worlds. The gods were unable to defeat Mahishasura, and they turned to the goddess Parvati for help.

Parvati then underwent severe penance for several years to please Lord Brahma, who appeared before her and granted her a boon. Parvati requested that she be born as the daughter of Sage Katyayana and that she would destroy Mahishasura. Lord Brahma granted her wish, and Parvati was born as Katyayani.

Maa Katyayani grew up to be a beautiful and fierce warrior goddess, riding on a lion and wielding various weapons. She went to battle with Mahishasura and defeated him, restoring peace and order in the three worlds.

The importance of Maa Katyayani lies in the fact that she is believed to represent courage, strength, and determination. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Katyayani can help them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. She is also believed to bless her devotees with marital harmony and help unmarried women find suitable partners.

Maa Katyayani is also associated with the Manipura chakra, which is believed to be the centre of personal power and willpower. Devotees of Maa Katyayani believe that meditating on her can help them balance this chakra and gain inner strength and confidence.

Mantra:

क्लीं श्री त्रिनेत्रायै नम:।

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ॐ क्रीं कात्यायनी क्रीं नम:।

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Maa Skandamata : The Goddess of Fifth Day of Navratri

Maa Skandamata is one of the nine forms of the Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped during the Navratri festival in India. She is usually depicted as a four-armed deity holding a lotus, a bell, a spear, and a baby in her arms. The baby is her son, Skanda or Kartikeya, who is also known as the god of war.

Maa Skandamata is believed to have emerged from the body of Lord Vishnu’s incarnation, Narayana, as his consort. She is also considered to be the mother of all living beings, as she is the one who gives birth to Skanda or Kartikeya.

The story of Maa Skandamata goes back to the time when the gods were facing a fierce battle with the demon Tarakasura. The gods had been defeated by Tarakasura’s army and were in need of a powerful warrior who could defeat him. Lord Shiva and Parvati were then approached by the gods who requested them to have a child who could defeat Tarakasura.

Parvati agreed to the request and underwent severe penance to please Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma was pleased with her devotion and granted her the boon of a son who would be invincible. Thus, Skanda or Kartikeya was born to Parvati, and he went on to defeat Tarakasura in the fierce battle.

The importance of Maa Skandamata lies in the fact that she is believed to bestow happiness, prosperity, and peace to her devotees. She is also considered to be a symbol of love, kindness, and mercy. Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Skandamata can help them overcome obstacles in life and achieve success.

Mantra:

ह्रीं क्लीं स्वमिन्यै नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं स्कंदमातायै नम:।

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Maa Kushmanda : The Goddess of Fourth Day of Navratri

Maa Kushmanda is the fourth form of the goddess Durga in the Navdurga sequence and is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. Her name is derived from “Ku” meaning little, “ushma” meaning warmth or energy, and “anda” meaning cosmic egg, as she is believed to have created the universe from a tiny cosmic egg with her divine smile.

Before the creation of the universe, there was only darkness and chaos. To create the universe, Maa Kushmanda emitted a burst of divine energy from her body, which filled the universe with light and warmth. It is believed that she created the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies with her divine energy and brought light to the universe.

The importance of worshipping Mata Kushmanda lies in invoking the energy of creativity and abundance. Maa Kushmanda is often depicted with eight arms, holding weapons such as a bow, arrow, sword, and a lotus. She is also seen holding a rosary and a jar of nectar, which represent her ability to bless her devotees with abundance and happiness.

By worshipping Maa Kushmanda, devotees seek blessings for good health, wealth, and prosperity. Her blessings are believed to help remove all kinds of negative influences and fill their lives with positivity and abundance.

In summary, the worship of Maa Kushmanda is an important part of the Navratri festival, as it invokes the blessings of the divine feminine energy in the form of a creator and nurturer, who provides warmth and light to the universe and blesses her devotees with abundance and happiness.

Mantra:

ऐं ह्री देव्यै नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै नम:।

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Maa Chandraghanta : The Goddess of Third Day of Navratri

Maa Chandraghanta is the third form of the goddess Durga in the Navdurga sequence and is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Her name is derived from “chandra” meaning moon and “ghanta” meaning bell, as she is believed to have a half-moon on her forehead and wears a bell-shaped ornament around her neck.

Maa Chandraghanta appeared after the marriage of Parvati with Lord Shiva. It is said that Lord Shiva arrived at the wedding with his army of ghosts, and the sight of this terrified Parvati’s family and friends. In order to calm their fears, Parvati transformed herself into the form of Maa Chandraghanta, which has ten arms, three eyes, and rides a tiger. She wore a bell-shaped ornament around her neck, which produced a loud and melodious sound, and caused the army of ghosts to tremble with fear.

The importance of worshipping Maa Chandraghanta lies in invoking the energy of bravery and protection. Maa Chandraghanta is often depicted holding weapons such as a trident, sword, and bow and arrow, which represent her ability to defend and protect her devotees. Her image is also associated with the symbol of the crescent moon, which represents the divine feminine energy.

By worshipping Mata Chandraghanta, devotees seek the blessings of courage, strength, and protection from negative influences. Her blessings are believed to help devotees overcome fear, defeat enemies, and emerge victorious in difficult situations.

In summary, the worship of Mata Chandraghanta is an important part of the Navratri festival, as it invokes the blessings of the divine feminine energy in the form of a fierce and powerful warrior, who provides strength and protection to her devotees.

Mantra:

ऐं श्रीं शक्तयै नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चन्द्रघंटायै नम:।

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Maa Brahmacharini: The Goddess of Second Day of Navratri

Maa Brahmacharini is the second form of the goddess Durga in the Navdurga sequence and is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. Her name is derived from “Brahma” meaning the supreme consciousness and “acharini” meaning one who practices or follows, as she is believed to practice penance and austerity in order to attain the supreme consciousness.

Mata Brahmacharini was born as the daughter of Himalaya, the king of the mountains. She was named Parvati and was deeply devoted to Lord Shiva, whom she later married. In order to win the heart of Lord Shiva, Parvati undertook intense penance and lived an austere life, consuming only fruits and roots.

The importance of worshipping Mata Brahmacharini lies in invoking the energy of self-control and penance. Mata Brahmacharini is often depicted holding a rosary in one hand and a water pot in the other, symbolising her devotion and penance. By worshipping Mata Brahmacharini, devotees seek the blessings of spiritual growth, self-discipline, and the strength to overcome obstacles.

The worship of Mata Brahmacharini is seen as a way to remind devotees of the importance of living a life of self-control, discipline, and devotion. It is believed that the blessings of Maa Brahmacharini help devotees to focus their mind, overcome negative tendencies, and move towards higher consciousness.

In summary, the worship of Brahmacharini is an important part of the Navratri festival, as it reminds us of the importance of self-discipline and spiritual growth, and invokes the blessings of the divine feminine energy in the form of a powerful and dedicated ascetic.

Mantra:

ह्रीं श्री अम्बिकायै नम:।

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ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नम:।

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Maa Shailputri - The Goddess of First Day of Navratri

Maa Shailaputri is the first form of the goddess Durga in the Navdurga sequence and is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Her name is derived from “shail” meaning mountains and “putri” meaning daughter, as she is believed to be the daughter of the mountains.

Maa Shailaputri is the reincarnation of Sati, the first wife of Lord Shiva. Once, Sati was attending a yajna (sacred fire ritual) hosted by her father Daksha, but he insulted her husband Shiva in front of the guests. Overcome by grief and anger, Sati immolated herself in the yagya fire. Later, she was reborn as Parvati, the daughter of the mountains.

The importance of worshipping Maa Shailaputri lies in invoking the energy of the mountains, which represents stability, strength, and resilience. Maa Shailaputri is often depicted holding a trident and a lotus, which represent the power to destroy negative influences and bring forth beauty and purity.

By worshipping Maa Shailaputri, devotees seek blessings for a strong and stable foundation in their lives, both physically and spiritually. She is also believed to grant the blessings of good health, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

Overall, the worship of Maa Shailaputri is seen as a way to begin the nine-day Navratri festival on a powerful and auspicious note, invoking the blessings of the divine feminine energy in its purest and most primal form.

Mantra:

ह्रीं शिवायै नम:।

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