#Kanya Pooja

[ramanan50]

Devi Upasana Age of Children For Lalitha Pooja

People would like to know the age of children who are to be worshipped in the form of Devi Bhuvaneswari with Bala in Her Lap. There are many forms of Devi visualised and mentioned in the third part of the first section of Shrimaddevi Bhagwatham. The children should not have attained Puberty. They are as follows. Two year-old child is called ‘Kumari’. Worshipping them destroys the sorrow and…

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Navratri 2025: Goddess of the Day, Worship, and Blessings

🗓️ Day 1 – March 30, 2025 (Pratipada) – Maa Shailputri She represents purity and strength. Start with Kalash Sthapana, decorate it with mango leaves and coconut. Offer white flowers, sweets, and chant “ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः” 108 times.

🗓️ Day 2 – March 31 – Maa Brahmacharini Worship her for wisdom, spiritual strength, and inner peace.

🗓️ Day 3 – April 1 – Maa Chandraghanta She removes fears and blesses you with courage and protection.

🗓️ Day 4 – April 2 – Maa Kushmanda She fills your home with positivity, health, and light.

🗓️ Day 5 – April 3 – Maa Skandamata She grants maternal love, peace, and family bonding.

🗓️ Day 6 – April 4 – Maa Katyayani Worship her for strength to overcome struggles and for victory.

🗓️ Day 7 – April 5 – Maa Kalaratri She destroys negativity and evil. Brings protection and clarity.

🗓️ Day 8 – April 6 – Maa Mahagauri The goddess of peace and forgiveness. Her blessings calm the heart.

🗓️ Day 9 – April 7 – Maa Siddhidatri (also Rama Navami) She grants success, divine grace, and spiritual wisdom.

🌸 Kanya Puja on Navami – A Sacred Ritual

On the ninth day, perform Kanya Puja by inviting 9 young girls (representing Navadurga). Wash their feet, offer prasad (halwa, chana, puri), and give gifts or blessings. This beautiful ritual honors the divine feminine energy.

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[sumivenky]

நவராத்திரி கடைசி நாளில் சிறுமியை அம்மனாகக் கருதி பூஜை செய்வது | Simple K...

[ahamasmiyodhah]

Guys imagine...

It's 11:59 PM in the night of Sunday

The alleys are dark

Demons in human skin are laughing

Women are being raped

Protestors are doing candle marches

An old lady, very old, watches the TV with horro in her eyes and folds her palms, looks at the small Laddoo Gopal ki murti in her Pooja Home and says, "Ab to aao Girdhar Gopal, kabse aas lagaye hai." (atleast now come, Girdhar Gopal. We await you to to come {and annihilate evil}.)

Away from all this at a small house near a river, the loud cries of a woman rattled the whole house as she pushed at her stomach, the pain being unbearing as she cried out for help, the midwives helping her. Lightning started to crackle in the sky, heavy rain started pouring down with lightning and lightning, the river was in full swing.

With a final cry the pain subsided, her face drenched in sweat and tears as she felt herself fainting, when her eyes were snapped open as she felt something on her chest.

"You have birthed such a beautiful baby boy, look!" The midwife had cried out happily and she teared up, looking at the dark skinned small bundle of joy, who was crying, covered in a thick blanket.

Suddenly her eyes were dazzled by the effect of a bright light, and she closed her eyes in between. She slowly opened one eye and looked up, and was stunned. The huge silhouette of a man with four arms holding different things stood in front of her, as she looked wide eyed at the huge silhouette in front of her, and then slowly looked at the baby.

Suddenly it clicked her...

𝐘𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐘𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐡𝐢 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐚, 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐡..

𝐀𝐛𝐡𝐲𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦-𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐚, 𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐚𝐭-𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦..!

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐦, 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐲-𝐜𝐡𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦..

𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚-𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐘𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐮𝐠𝐞...!

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[ramcharantitties]

Diwali

Summary: First Diwali of you and ram.

"Why are you still in your clothes?" A voice boomed from the door, and by the tone, it was a very angry wife of mine. Although I wanted to cross question her, "why don't you take them off?", I knew better and did not utter a word. Maybe we'll do that later tonight anyways. I jumped off the chair in a second and scurried to the bathroom, towel in hand. It's Diwali today. From four in the morning, we have set the fairy lights, spotting dragon flies, then packed the sweets y/n made in the past two days, deep cleaned our house, went to market for last moment shopping, and decorated our house with diya and rangoli. The amount of tea cups lining the sink said enough about our hardwork today. It was around 4 in the evening now, and y/n needed me to get bathed soon so I can go to the temple for an early Pooja, as she sets up the Pooja at our home.

The bath was shivering and cold- November not letting us breath with warmth. Stepping out of the bath, a red kurta and white dhoti with a red lining on it caught my eye. Someone did Diwali shopping for me. And it's shy to say, but the warmth she gives deter a hundred Novembers.

Quickly getting ready, I combed my hair. The red on my cheeks matched one of my clothes, and it was visible in the mirror, hope my wife doesn't catch it. It was almost 4:30, and I knew that if I don't leave now, it's going to be a screaming match. Finding y/n, I saw her in her homely saree with wet hair tied in a towel lock, carrying everything needed to the Pooja in our home. "Get ready first, I'll help you with this when I come back".

She turned around to my voice, the golden skin from sandalwood shining with the golden mangalsutra in orange sunlight. A tint of pink on her cheeks too when she checked me out, up and down. I had to turn around and leave, so she didn't catch me blushing.

It was almost the muhrat of Pooja when I stepped in our home. The sun has started to set and the area was lit up by blinking fairy lights. Blasts of firecrackers were easily heard throughout. I saw our home with white and yellow alternate lights too. Upon entering, Y/n was nowhere to be found near the Pooja, but it was all set and decorated.

Looking for y/n, I realised that I haven't given her Diwali gift- a blue chiffon saree I picked out for her, and that it's our first Diwali together. I called out for her, as she made her way out from our room in a pink saree. Her hair was open and air drying. It was given to her by her family, and she has already worn this twice now.

"Why aren't you wearing anything new?" I led her into the room again opening the side of the cupboard which was reserved for my official clothes. "This is new" she muttered, putting Kohl lines in her eyes. I pulled out the transparent bag which held a beautiful blue saree, laced with white embroidery and deep red design. Her brown eyes caught the sight of it, a breath caught in her throat. She looked expectantly at me. A smile from me was enough for her to pull it from me and rush inside.

About 15 minutes later, y/n came out looking like an apsara. The baby blue insinuated her already pink face. She twirled around giggling. "Do I look good?" I nodded, leaning on the bed frame. It felt good, to see her happy. The childish joy in her eyes and soft smile on her lips. Gazing at her lovingly, it took me a while to realize she wasn't smiling anymore. "We are getting late for Pooja!"

The Pooja went well. We sat down after it, tired from running around the house all day. Busy eating home made sweets, I almost lost the soft touches of her on the saree, her fingertips barely touching the design. She looked content. And that was enough for me to remember how our first Diwali went.

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[narayansevango]

Ram Navami is a deeply significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here's a more detailed look, including the concept of Narayan Seva:

Core Observances:

Date and Timing:

Ram Navami occurs on the ninth day (Navami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) in the Hindu month of Chaitra. Therefore the date shifts yearly.

The most auspicious time for the Ram Navami puja is during the Madhyahna period, which is the middle part of the day, as this is believed to be the time of Lord Rama's birth. To find the exact timings for the current year it is best to check a hindu calender, or search online.

Rituals:

Reading and Recitation:

Devotees engage in reading or listening to the Ramayana, the epic that chronicles Lord Rama's life, emphasizing his virtues and righteous conduct.

Recitation of the Ramcharitmanas, Hanuman Chalisa, and other devotional hymns is common.

Pooja and Aarti:

Elaborate puja ceremonies are performed, with offerings of flowers, fruits, and sweets to idols of Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman.

Aarti, the ritual of waving lighted lamps, is an essential part of the worship.

Fasting:

Many devotees observe a strict fast throughout the day, often breaking it after the completion of the puja.

Temple Visits and Processions:

People visit Rama temples to offer prayers and participate in special ceremonies.

In many regions, grand processions (Rath Yatras) are organized, showcasing elaborate floats and displays depicting scenes from the Ramayana.

Kanya Puja:

In some traditions, young girls are worshiped, as they are seen as a form of the divine feminine.

Devotional Singing:

Bhajans and kirtans dedicated to Lord Rama are sung, creating a devotional atmosphere.

Narayan Seva:

Narayan Seva is a concept that emphasizes serving humanity as a form of worship. In the context of Ram Navami, it involves:

Charitable Acts:

Providing food, clothing, and other necessities to the needy.

Organizing or participating in community service activities.

Serving the Poor:

Ram Navami is seen as an opportunity to embody Lord Rama's compassion by extending help to those less fortunate.

Feeding the poor:

Distributing food to those in need is a very common practice during this festival.

This practice aligns with the ideals of Lord Rama, who was known for his compassion and dedication to the welfare of all.

Many organizations and temples organize Narayan Seva events during Ram Navami, encouraging devotees to participate in acts of kindness.

In essence, Ram Navami is a time for both deep devotion and selfless service.

[aktelugumedia]

F-TAM and TYAG First Time Organized Bal Kanya Pooja at Pant Nagar Ghatko...

[fallandfloat]

This is kind of niche, but,

Being raised as a Hindu “girl” in India (although they misdiagnosed me🤕, I am actually genderfluid), the Durga Ashtami kanya pooja did NOTHING but fuel my God complex. It made so much sense to me that people wanted to wash my feet, take my blessings, feed me and then pay ME for eating what they made. It all just made sense to me. In retrospect, I think that’s where I should’ve started to suspect that I was not _normal_

[gahksh16]

Navratri Chaitra in 2023 is a nine-day festival

Navratri Chaitra in 2023 is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It is celebrated during the Hindu month of Chaitra, which falls in the months of March-April in the Gregorian calendar. In 2023, Navratri Chaitra is expected to begin on Tuesday, March 22nd, and end on March 30th.

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During Navratri, devotees observe fasts, perform puja rituals, and offer prayers to the goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and victory over evil. The festival also marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in various parts of India, especially in the northern and western regions. Each day of Navratri is associated with the worship of a different form of Durga, and on the ninth day, which is also known as Navami, the festival concludes with the Kanya Puja, where young girls are worshipped as a representation of the goddess. Overall, Navratri is a joyous occasion that brings people together to celebrate the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of new beginnings.

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Flipkart: Flipkart is another popular e-commerce website in India that offers a range of Devi dresses. You can filter the options based on price, brand, size, and more to find the perfect dress for you.

Craftsvilla: Craftsvilla is an online marketplace for ethnic wear that offers a variety of Devi dresses. You can choose from different styles, materials, and designs, and buy directly from the sellers.

Myntra: Myntra is a popular online fashion store that offers a range of Devi dresses from various brands. You can use the filters to narrow down your search and find the perfect dress that fits your style and budget.

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[bollywood143114]

Ajay Devgan's onscreen 'Kanya' buys dream house, will soon return home with husband

Ishita Dutta, who plays the role of the famous actress in the television industry and the onscreen daughter of Ajay Devgan, is going to be a mother soon. The good news was shared by Ishita Dutta and her husband Vatsalya Sheth herself through social media and said that both are soon going to join the parent club in the entertainment industry. At the same time, the actor shared another new happiness in his life and said that he will welcome his first child in the new home, some of whose pictures are going viral on social media right now. Ishita Dutta will welcome the first child in the new house Actually these days Ishita Dutt is going through the last month of her pregnancy. She will soon welcome her first child into this world, but before the baby starts crying, the family has already started preparing for her entry into their lives. In this episode, Ishita and Vatsalya also buy a new house of their dreams, where Ishita and Vatsal Seth are about to shift into their new house before Ishita's birth. This actress entered the new house. Ishita also shared some pictures of her house entry on social media along with placing the Kalash and reciting pooja. This time, Ishita is wearing a silk sunshade saree with a traditional look. In addition to this, she has made Gajra with gourd makeup, bindi on the forehead, vermilion on demand and khomp in her hair. All in all, Ishita looks very beautiful. Ishita's baby bump is also clearly visible in the saree. The actress' happiness and her super stunning looks are winning hearts. Ishita shared the house warming video with the caption- start over As of this writing, fans are showering lots of love and congratulations on this actress' new start, new home. DISCLAIMER Thanks For Visit Our Site www.bollywoodofindia.com . We’ve taken all measures to insure that the information handed in this composition and on our social media platform is believable, vindicated and sourced from other Big media Houses. For any feedback or complaint, reach out to us at bollywoodofindiaa@gmail.com Read the full article

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महाअष्टमी पर शिल्पा शेट्टी ने 9 कन्याओं के पैर धोए और उन्हें भोजन कराया, आरती उतारकर उनका आशीर्वाद भी लिया 9 मिनट पहले कॉपी लिंक नवरात्रि की महाअष्टमी पर शिल्पा शेट्टी ने घर में कन्या पूजा की। इसका वीडियो उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर किया है। एक्ट्रेस ने कैप्शन में लिखा है, "आज अष्टमी के शुभ अवसर पर हम अपनी खुद की देवी समिषा (बेटी) के साथ सौभाग्यशाली हैं और धन्य हुए। समिषा की यह पहली नवरात्रि है। इसलिए हमने उसकी और 8 अन्य बच्चियों की कन्या पूजा की। पूरी सावधानी के साथ उनका स्वागत किया।"

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Shilpa Shetty fed and worshipped little girl on the occasion of Ashtami | महाअष्टमी पर शिल्पा शेट्टी ने 9 कन्याओं के पैर धोए और उन्हें भोजन कराया, आरती उतारकर उनका आशीर्वाद भी लिया 9 मिनट पहले कॉपी लिंक नवरात्रि की महाअष्टमी पर शिल्पा शेट्टी ने घर में कन्या पूजा की। इसका वीडियो उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर किया है। एक्ट्रेस ने कैप्शन में लिखा है, "आज अष्टमी के शुभ अवसर पर हम अपनी खुद की देवी समिषा (बेटी) के साथ सौभाग्यशाली हैं और धन्य हुए। समिषा की यह पहली नवरात्रि है। इसलिए हमने उसकी और 8 अन्य बच्चियों की कन्या पूजा की। पूरी सावधानी के साथ उनका स्वागत किया।"

[monsoonblooms12]

Okayyyy! As promised I am here to bug you with E&P's wedding questions. (Sorry for the delay though, had a shitty day)

What are the ceremonies they have both pre, post and the main wedding.

What does Pooja wear? Do you have pics? 🙈

Does Ethan try and learn all about her culture before the wedding?

How many days does their wedding last (both ceremonies combined)

Where did they go for their honeymoon and who picked the place?

That's all for now but I'll come back with more later for one of my favourite ships in the fandom. 💜

Sruti, thank you so damn much for these❤ (I feel like their wedding planner opening my Manila folder to answer the questions😆)

What are the ceremonies they have both pre, post and the main wedding.

I am talking about the Bengali wedding here because I haven't really chalked out the details for their American one.

Before the wedding day: There is Ashirbaad, Sangeet, Mehendi and the Ai buro bhaat. Also the Shakha-Pola wearing ceremony.

Wedding morning: Starts with dodhi mongola, followed by gaye holud (also, tatta incoming🎁!)

Main wedding ceremony: Every ritual of the traditional Bengali wedding is followed. Starting from Bor Boron, there is Shubho Drishti, Mala Bodol, Sampradan or Kanya Daan, Yajna, Saptapadi, Anjali and lastly the Sindoor Daan.

Post wedding rituals: Bashor Jagga, The Bidai, Bodhu Boron & Grih Pravesh. Then the games and the Kal Ratri. The next day, there is Muh Dhikai, Bhaat Kapor and the Bou Bhaat. In the evening there is the big fat reception (more tatta incoming🛍!), followed by the *ahem* Phool Sojja.

What does Pooja wear? Do you have pics? 🙈

I do💕! For the main Bengali wedding ceremony, she wears a yellow lehenga or a pink and yellow lehenga (she had decided quite early that she didn't want a red attire for the day, even if she likes the color)

For the American wedding, I haven't really made up my mind but currently I think this one:

Does Ethan try and learn all about her culture before the wedding?

Yes, he does💕. He has always been fascinated in learning about new cultures, and since India is such an amalgamation of numerous vibrant and vivid cultures, it has always occupied his interest. Pooja is a person who values both sides of her cultural, the Bengali and the Madhya Pradheshi, so when Ethan tries to understand the significance of the various rituals during and prior to the wedding, as well as his awestruck face on hearing her sing the Hindustani classical music, she is over the moon with joy.

How many days does their wedding last (both ceremonies combined)

The first wedding, the American one, lasts for a day. After which they fly straight to India, where a week long ceremony follows. Though three out of seven days are not really hectic so they get enough rest to prepare for the actual ceremony and busy rituals. So in total, around 8 to 9 days (😅)

Where did they go for their honeymoon and who picked the place?

They went to Venice and then to Finland. Pooja is a mountain person so she picked Finland, while Ethan wanted to go to someplace warmer so he picked Venice (also because it had been on both of their bucket lists since long)

Once again, thank you so much for these Sruti, I had so much fun answering this questions❤ And also, I am so touched that E&P are one your favorite ships😭 E&M are my mine, I stan them and I cannot wait to learn more about them and their relationship❤

[rozanaindia]

Navratri - A Time For Spiritual Cleansing

It happens very rarely when we get a chance to connect our body to the soul. Navratri is a very auspicious time of the year and marks the beginning of the festival season. All the rituals designed for the festival are a great way to clear the human body and mind of all negativity. It is often said, what we eat reflects greatly on our personality. After a whole year of unhealthy eating, Navratri gives us a chance to cleanse our body of all impurities and toxins. As the name itself suggests, during Navratri, the nine pure and virtuous forms of Durga are worshipped for nine days. The Navratri puja vidhi also includes fasting or the Navratri vrat. The kanjak puja or the kanya pujan in Navratri also means to worship the purest form of Durga by offering them meals and doing pooja. The eloquent Navratri puja that goes on for nine days, fills the soul with positivity. The body and mind have a deep connection and during this time, both are at peace. This year Chaitra Navratri 2021 begins on the 7th of October 2021, make sure you do not miss this opportunity to heal.

Here are a few ways how Navratri leaves a positive impact on your life.

1- Proper meals. 

The normal flour is usually replaced by the Amarnath atta, kuttu ka atta packets that suddenly become popular in the Indian supermarkets during the festive season and can be put to various uses. But make sure to not cook pooris out of it. Much healthier alternatives to the commonly consumed pooris or paranthas are dosa and uttapam. You can also use sabudana in place of the usual singhara atta for diversity. Eating less oily food helps clear your skin and gives it a festive glow.

2- Healthy snacking

The best way to replace your everyday snacks is to have fruits instead. It is advisable to have at least 3-5 fruits per day during your vrat. You may customize your fruits by making a salad out of them or adding some condiments or lemon to it. Fruits are a great way to clear your body of toxic substances and keep yourself hydrated or energized for your Navratri garba and other rituals.

3- Power of dry fruits

Dry fruits are often considered a powerhouse or a great source of various vitamins and minerals. Not only this, but they also have a plethora of health benefits. However, eating the correct quantity is very essential. Overeating can also harm your body in ways. You can find the best quality dry fruits from Made By Farmer on the online supermarket of Rozana.in at discounted prices.

4- Better alternatives

Another way to live healthier this Navratri is to switch your sugar. You can always use jaggery or honey rather than the normally processed sugar. Spices such as black pepper powder, cumin, cinnamon are a powerhouse of antioxidants and protective foods. They add health and taste to food as well as aiding indigestion.

5- Break your fast with something healthy and light

Many of us usually follow the pattern of having one meal per day. So it is necessary that you try to break your fast with some fresh fruits or nuts like almonds, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, etc. This helps keep your body energized to get you through the day. Just because you have fasted through the day doesn't mean that you eat through the night. Now you can find the best quality nuts from Made By Farmer on the online supermarket of Rozana. Prefer a light meal with vegetables, dahi, and some cereal grains. Quinoa can be used as a salad on the side. Use milk or a light samai kheer for a bedtime snack. This will help keep you light and keep your digestion in top shape.

6. Hydration hype

No matter how much you eat, the body needs to be kept hydrated. With all the excitement and pooja happening around us, we usually forget to drink adequate fluids. Low-calorie fluids like fresh lemon water, for its Vitamin C, and coconut water with its sodium, potassium, and calcium, rehydrate and cleanse. Green tea is a rich source of catechin, a strong antioxidant, making it a perfect drink to detox. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices preferably help you ace the antioxidant quotient of the day. You can drink papaya muskmelon juice, grape juice, orange juice, or tomato juice. And then of course water, the major element. 

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Wishing you a soulful Shubh Navratri!

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Avatars of Shakti

Chaitra Navratri: Siddhidatri

On the ninth and last day of Chaita Navratri, Shakti is worshipped in the form of Siddhidatri (Siddhi=perfection, Datri=giver). In iconography, She is depicted with four arms and holds a lotus, conch, gada (mace), and chakra, and She sits on top of a lotus flower. She governs the planetary body Ketu, which is the southern lunar node.

This form of Shakti is worshiped by not only humans but also the other Gods. Her worship by Shiva is mentioned in Scripture, as related by Baba Rampuri:

When the Universal Mother was gripped with the idea of projecting Creation, She, first of all, created Lord Shiva who prayed to Her to endow him with perfections.  For this purpose, the Universal Mother (Durgaa) produced Goddess Siddhidaatri from Her own person.  As the behest of the Universal Mother, Goddess Siddidaatri bestowed eighteen kinds of rare perfections and powers and potentialities (Siddhis) on Lord Shiva.  By virtue of these siddhis, Lord Shiva happened to develop a divine splendor.

Having acquired the siddhis from Goddess Siddhidaatri, Lord Shiva created Lord Vishnu who in turn created Lord Brahma who was entrusted with the task of the Creation whereas Lord Vishnu got the task of Protection and Lord Shiva that of Destruction.

Lord Brahma felt a great difficulty in his task of the Creation in the absence of man and woman.  Thereupon he remembered Mother Siddhidaatri.  When she appeared before him, Lord Brahma said to her, “Oh Great Mother!  I cannot carry on with the task of the Creation in the absence of man and woman.  You kindly solve this problem of mine through your supernatural attainments (siddhis).”

Having heard Lord Brahma, Mother Siddidaatri converted half the person of Lord Shiva into a woman.  Thus Lord Shiva became half-male and half-female and came to be known as Ardhanaarishwara.  Thus the problem of Lord Brahma was resolved and the task of the Creation went on smoothly.

Her mantra is:

Sidhha Gandharvay khshadher Surair Marair Api

Sevya Mana Sada Bhooyat Siddhida Siddhidayini

Which in English means:

Goddess Siddhidatri who is worshipped by Siddha, Gandharva, Yaksh, Gods, Demons etc., holds Conch, Chakra, Gada and Lotus in her hands, giver of all siddhis and victory all over, be propitious to me.

For purposes of pronunciation, I have included a link to the spoken mantra (The mantra itself lasts for the first minute of this video, after which a speaker gives a lecture in Hindi).

Chaitra Navratri: Mahagauri

On the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, Shakti is worshipped in the form of Mahagauri (Mahagauri=extremely white). She has four arms. In Her upper right hand She holds a trishul (trident) and in Her lower left hand She carries a Damaru (small, two-headed drum). Her upper left hand is in the Varada Mudra position, and Her lower right hand forms the Abhaya Mudra. She rides atop a white bull and rules the planetary body Rahu (In Vedic astrology, Rahu is the northern node of the Moon). The following origin of this form in mythology is related by Yogi Ananda Saraswathi:

She observed severe penance as Goddess Parvati to get earn Lord Siva as her husband. Once, Lord Shiva was rude to her by pointing out her dark complexion. She started observing hard penance. This went on for over a thousand years. During this period her body got covered with soil. It became darker than ever. Then one day when Lord Shiva came looking for Mother. He was pleased with her penance. Thereafter he took Maa to the Ganges and bathed her lovingly. Mother regained her beauty with pure complexion and earned the name Maha Gauri.

In this form Mahagauri represents purity and austerity. She scours and scrubs the filth from the souls of Her devotees and purifies their hearts. Both married and unmarried women especially worship Her on this day, as She is said to guide unmarried women in finding a good husband and She blesses married women with peaceful and harmonious marital lives.

Kumari Puja during Ashtami Puja celebrations also occurs on the eighth day of Chaitra Navratri, as related by this passage from astrosage.com:

On the sacred occasion of Ashtami Pooja, Kanya Poojan (feeding of little girls) are also done to please Goddesses of Navdurga (nine forms of Durga). Nine little girls are invited at home of worshippers and are fed varieties of delicious sweet dishes. Devotees pay the best homage to nine little girls considering them nine forms of Navdurga. This ritual accomplishes their Pooja and gives blessings of Nav Durga.

Her mantra is:

Shwete Vrishe Maha Rudha Shwetambardhara Shuchih

Maha Gauri Subham Dadhyanmahadev Pramodada

Which means in English:

Goddess Mahagauri who rides on white bull, wear pure white clothes, giver of happiness, be propitious to me.

For purposes of pronunciation, I have included a link to the spoken mantra (The mantra itself lasts for the first 35 seconds of this video, after which a speaker gives a lecture in Hindi).

Chaitra Navratri: Kalaratri

On the seventh day of Chaitra Navratri, Shakti is worshipped in the form of Kalaratri (Kala=time, black in reference to the primal darkness before the Creation, Ratri=night). Kalaratri is a form of Kali. She is dark in complexion and rides atop a donkey. She is depicted with four arms, Her right hands positioned in Abhaya and Varada mudras and Her left hands holding a sickle and a thorn-like iron weapon. In mythology, She slayed the dreadful demon Raktabeej, as Miss Saxena relates:

In this form Goddess Kalratri killed Raktabeej. Raktabeej was a demon who could multiply from every drop of his blood which fell on the ground. The Goddess Kaalratri killed him by licking the blood before it could reach the ground and hence conquered him.

Kalaratri’s form is dreadful and repulsive in appearance (She is the most misunderstood of the Hindu Goddesses by many Westerners!), but She is very protective of Her devotees and protects them against the evil spiritual influences of demons and dark forces. While She has a ferocious side, She also has a very maternal side. She also aids Her devotees to rid their lives of tamasic qualities, effectively destroying ignorance. She governs the planet Saturn and is associated with the Sahasrara (thousand, infinite) chakra, which is located on the crown of the head. It is the chakra of Pure Light and of Supreme Consciousness. Awakening the Sahasrara chakra leads to ultimate spiritual enlightenment.

Her mantra is:

Ekveni Japakarnapura Nagna Kharastitha

Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakta Sharirani

Vaampadolla Salloh Lata Kanthak Bhushna

Vardhan Murdha Dhvaja Krishna Kalratri Bhayankari

Which means in English:

She is naked, rides on an donkey, has a long tongue, lustrous body, wears ornaments on her legs like lightning, is black in color, has unlocked hair, big eyes and ears and is very dangerous looking. Meditating on this form of Kalratri removes all obstacles as well as removes all magical effects created by others.

For purposes of pronunciation, I have included a link to the spoken mantra (The mantra itself lasts for the first minute of this video, after which a speaker gives a lecture in Hindi).

Chaitra Navratri: Katyayani

On the sixth day of Chaitra Navratri, Shakti is worshipped in the form of Katyayani. The story behind her name’s origin is related by Mr. Subhamoy Das in the following passage:

The legend behind her name goes thus: Once upon a time, there was a great sage called Kata, who had a son named Katya. Kata was very famous and renowned in the lineage of saints. He underwent long austerities and penance in order to receive the grace of the Mother Goddess. He wished to have a daughter in the form of a goddess. According to his wish and desire the Mother Goddess granted his request. Katyayani was born to Kata as an avatar of Durga.

Katyayani rides atop a majestic lion and is (typically) depicted with four arms. In Her left hands She holds a sword and a lotus flower (symbolising blooming above the murk to achieve enlightenment); Her right hands are positioned in Abhaya( indicates for the devotee not to fear and is a symbol of protection) and Varada (symbolises the giving of blessings) mudras. In the Vamana Purana, She is depicted in Her fiercest form during the battle with the demon Mahishasura, whom She slays.

Katyayani rules over the planet Jupiter. Her chakra is the most important of all chakras: the Ajna (command, knowledge, wisdom) chakra, or Third Eye. This is where the bridge between our human potential crosses into Divine Consciousness. Hindus also believe that spiritual energy from the outside world enters the conscious via this gateway chakra, and so they take great care in protecting this chakra through religious markings (made with holy ash, vermillion, etc.) on the third eye.

a lady’s marriage is experiencing any delays Katyayani is often worshipped in order to remove the obstacles that are preventing the marriage from taking place.

Her mantra is:

Chandrahaasojjval Karaa Shaardoolvarvaahanaa

Katyayani Shubham Dadyaad Devi Daanavghatini

Which in English means:

Devi Katyayani, who holds Chandrahaas Sword and other weapons in her ten hands, rides on Lion, and destroying demons, be propitious to me.

(Note: She is most commonly depicted with four hands, but some Images do depict Her with eight, ten, and even eighteen hands!)

For purposes of pronunciation, I have included a link to the spoken mantra (The mantra itself lasts for the first 35 seconds of this video, after which a speaker gives a lecture in Hindi).

Chaitra Navratri: Kushmanda

On the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, Shakti is worshipped in the form of Kushmanda (Ku=little, ushma=warmth, anda=egg). Symbolically, Her name means “that is from whose fraction of warmth the universe has been emanated,” designating Her as the comic egg which created the Universe and hence a Creator Goddess. Parvati takes on the form of Kushmanda after She started living inside the core of the Sun to liberate energy to the rest of the Universe. As a solar Goddess, Her governing planetary body is the Sun. This goes back to Her role as a Creator, for in the beginning the Universe was nothing more but a void of darkness until Her light spread in all directions. Her mount is a lion and She is depicted with eight arms in iconography. She holds a kamandal (an oblong water pot carried by ascetics), dhanush (bow), arrow, and lotus flower (symbolising blooming above the murk to achieve enlightenment) in Her right hands, and in Her left hands She carries a kalasha (a metal pot with a large base and small mouth), Japa mala beads (prayer beads), gada (a blunt mace/club), and a chakra (a disc-like weapon). Kushmanda bestows brightness, clarity, and peace upon Her worshippers.

She is associated with the Anahata Chakra (anahata=unstruck, unhurt in Sanskrit, implying that beneath all the pain in our heart, universal love and compassion is our core nature that is still intact even though we may believe it is damaged), which is the seat of love located in the heart. Love does not only refer to the popular sense of the word, however, but also to the deep, compassionate, Divine love. In a beautiful description of the Anahata chakra, a writer on chakras.net writes:

The Anāhata Chakra is our inner temple in which the divine Ātmā, “the flame of life”, resides. Self-Realisation, also known as God-Realisation, involves the recognition of our own Self, the Ātmā. To show that something belongs to us or concerns us we spontaneously point to the centre of the chest, the site of the Anāhata Chakra. No-one points to the head, the stomach or any other part of the body. This shows clearly that we spontaneously identify ourselves with the Ātmā within the heart centre. In the Chandogya Upanishad it is written:

“In the centre of the body there is a little shrine surrounded by a wall with eleven doors. Hidden within the shrine a Lotus blossoms, and within this there is a tiny, little room.”

What does this tiny room in the heart of the Lotus mean? It is the Ātmā, our true Self. The Ātmā is a part of God. It is pure, unchanging, Infinite Consciousness. It is Eternal, Unborn and Immortal, and exists in every living being. Just as the whole tree is already contained and present within a seed, the essence of the entire cosmos exists in the centre of the Heart Chakra.

Her mantra is:

Sura Sampurna Kalasham Rudhira Plutmev Cha

Dadhana Hastpad Mabhyam Kushmanda Shubh Dastu Me

Which means in English:

May the Goddess Kushmanda who holds two pitchers full of madira and blood in her lotus hands, be propitious to me. (I believe the word ‘madira’ is in reference to amrita, the nectar of immortality. Corrections for the meaning of this mantra, as well as further explanations regarding its meaning, are very welcome!)

For purposes of pronunciation, I have included a link to the spoken mantra (The mantra itself lasts for the first 35 seconds of this video, after which a speaker gives a lecture in Hindi).