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चंद्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना।

कात्यायनी शुभं दद्यादेवी दानवघातिनी।।

I worship Devi Katyayani who's holding a shining Scimitar (Chandrahasa) in her hand, and is riding her most excellent Lion carrier. O Devi Katyayani! Please bestow your auspicious blessings on me, you who are slayer of demons.

𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐘𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈; Mata Katyayani signifies courage, justice, and determination in a woman's life. She embodies fierce independence, empowering women to fight for righteousness, overcome obstacles, and assert their strength in the face of adversity.

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Happy Sharada Navaratri

Are you celebrating this Sharada Navaratri? This year the festival is held from Sunday, October 15th to Tuesday, October 24th, for the usual nine nights and ten days. The festival is celebrated in the Hindu month of Ashvin – the seventh month of the lunisolar Hindu calendar – and is considered as being an auspicious time of the year. On Navaratri, Hindus celebrate the goddess Durga‘s battles…

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Day 6 of Navratri 2024 - Colors, Offerings and Mantras to chant

Day 6 of Navratri is celebrated on 8th October 2024. To know more read video description.

Happy Navratri!!

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Katyayani Mata: Unleashing the Fierce Power Within

In the realm of Hindu goddesses, Katyayani Mata stands as a symbol of strength, resilience, and fearlessness. As the sixth form of Goddess Durga, she is honored and worshipped during the auspicious period of Navratri. Katyayani Mata's presence embodies the warrior spirit, offering profound lessons and blessings to her devotees.

Katyayani Mata is depicted riding a majestic lion, exuding unmatched courage and dominance. Donned in vibrant orange attire, she represents energy, vitality, and determination. In her four hands, she carries powerful weapons such as a sword and a lotus, highlighting her ability to dispel evil and instill purity. The fourth hand confers blessings and confides courage upon her devotees.

Her fierce gaze reflects her determination to annihilate negativity and protect her devotees from harm. As a warrior goddess, Katyayani Mata inspires individuals to confront their fears and embrace the challenges that life presents. She reminds us to tap into our inner strength and unleash the warrior within.

Katyayani Mata's worship is sought to cultivate courage, seek protection, and overcome obstacles. Her divine presence empowers individuals to stand tall in the face of adversity, conquer their weaknesses, and strive for personal growth. By connecting with her energy, devotees find the inspiration to break free from self-imposed limitations and radiate strength in their journey.

During Navratri, devotees engage in various rituals and prayers to honour Katyayani Mata. They chant her mantras, immerse themselves in her divine essence, and offer their heartfelt devotion. By doing so, they invite her blessings of courage, resilience, and protection into their lives.

Katyayani Mata's significance extends beyond mere physical strength; she also represents the spirit of triumphing over inner battles. Her energy aids in conquering self-doubt, fears, and insecurities. By invoking her, devotees can tap into their untapped potential and awaken the dormant warrior within.

May Katyayani Mata's divine presence illuminate the lives of her devotees. May her strength and courage be our guiding light, helping us confront our obstacles and overcome them victoriously. Let us embrace her teachings and embody her warrior spirit, spreading love, compassion, and positive change in the world.

As we honor Katyayani Mata, let us remember that we, too, possess the strength to face life's challenges head-on. By embracing her fierce energy, we can cultivate unwavering determination and unleash our full potential. Together, let us invoke the powerful goddess within us and transform our lives with her blessings.

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-Katyayani

Sixth day of the nine days belongs to Devi Katyayani. The goddess is seated on lion and has three eyes and four arms. The destroyer of evil demon– Mahishasur. She is associated with the fierce forms of Shakti or Durga, a Warrior goddess, which also includes Bhadrakali and Chandika, and traditionally she is associated with the colour red. Skanda Purana mentions her being created out of the spontaneous anger of Gods, which eventually led to slaying the demon, Mahishasura, mounted on the lion given to her by Goddess Parvati. She was born a daughter of Katyayana Rishi, born in the Katya lineage originating from Vishwamitra, thus called Katyayani, “daughter of Katyayana”. Her exploits are described in the Devi-Bhagavata Purana and Devi Mahatmyam, part of the Markandeya Purana attributed to sage Markandeya Rishi, who wrote it in Sanskrit ca. 400-500 CE. Over a period of time, her presence was also felt in Buddhist and Jain texts and several Tantric text, especially the Kalika-Purana(10th century), which mentions Uddiyana or Odradesa (Odisha), as the seat of Goddess Katyayani and Lord Jagannath.In Hindu traditions like Yoga and Tantra, she is ascribed to the sixth Ajna Chakra or the Third eye chakra and her blessings are invoked by concentrating on this point.

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Maa Durga

Durga, in Hinduism, a principal form of the Goddess, also known as Devi and Shakti.

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2024!

Happy Chaitra Navratri 2024: The nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri falls on April 9 this year. It will end with Ram Navami celebrations on April 17. Chaitra Navratri begins on the first day of the Hindu Luni-Solar calendar. Devotees worship Maa Durga and her nine incarnations - Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kaalratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri - on this day. They also worship Lord Ram on Ram Navami and celebrate his birth. --Krishna Priya Pallavi, Hindustani Times

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Devi Katyayani Stuti

Today She comes as Katyayani “The gopis were worshipping Katyayani Devi, no? But for whose sake? Yes, for Krishna’s sake. They were not worshipping Katyayini because they wanted something from Her. They were worshipping Her to attain Krishna, to get Krishna.”- Paramahamsa VishwanandaOn the sixth night of Navaratri, Goddess comes to us in the form of Katyayani - the very same aspect, which gopis worshipped to attain Krishna as their husband. Goddess in this form reminds us that each soul is a gopi yearning for its Cosmic Beloved. The entire creation is feminine, while the only true purusha is the Supreme Lord. In this form, Divine Mother awakens in us the power of devotion.Join us this evening for celebrations at Sri Ranganath Mandir (Rose Hill) at 19:30 - the colour for today is peacock green 

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Fever Indrakshisthotram

This hymn is known as fever, recited for optimistic retirement and all epitome results, especially for the cure of fever diseases. The last seed letters in this need to be pronounced correctly by special feat, except just a hymn shared. Even if you recite this with devotion, there is a result. Interested people can ask their guru for a mantra along with alms.

The pre-design :

Asya Sri Indrakshisthotra Mahamantrasya,

Sachipuranda's Rishi, Anunthap Chandah,

Indrakshi Durga Deity, Lakshmir Beejam,

Bhuvaneshwarithi Shakti, Bhavanithi Kilakam,

Indrakshiprasadasiddhya means chanting viniyoga.

Karanya: -

Om Indrakshityangushtabhyam Namaha.

Om Mahalakshmithi Tarjanibhyam Namaha.

Om Maheshwarithi Madhyamabhyam Namaha.

Om Ambu Jakshityanamikabhyam Namaha.

Om Kathyayanithi minimum Namaha.

Om Kaumarithi Karathalakar Prushtabhyam Namaha ..

Structure: -

Om Indrakshithi hearty salutations.

Om Mahalakshmithi Sirase Swaha.

Om Maheshwarithi Shikhayai Vashat.

Om Ambujakshithi Kavachaya hmm.

Om Kathyayanithi Netrayaya Voushat.

Om Kaumarithi Astraya Phat.

Om Bhoorbhuvah Swarom Ithi Digbandah ..

Meditation -

Nethranam decade: Parivrutamathyugracharmambaram

Hemabham Mahatim delayed Keshanvitham.

Ghantamandita-Padapadmayugalam Nagendra-Kumbastanim

Indrakshim Parichintayami Manasa Kalpokta Siddipradam ..

Indrakshim Bibhujam Deveem with bracelet.

Vamahaste Vajradharam, South is the Varapradam..

Indrakshim Sahasrayuvathim Nanakara-Bhushitham.

Prasannavada Nambho Jampsarogana- Sevitham ..

Bibhujam Soumyavadanam Pashankushadharam Param.

Trilokyamohineem Deveemindrakshinamkeerthitham ..

Peethambaram Vajradharai Kastam Nanavidharanam Prasannam.

Swampsarasevitha-Padapadmamindrakshi Vande Shivadharmapatneem ..

Indradibh Surairvandyam Vande Shankarallabham.

Is Dhyatva Mahadevim Japeth selfishly ready ..

Gandham Samarpayami is the earthly soul.

Yes, the soul of the sky is the flower worshiper.

My Vaayavatma is the incense.

Rama Agnyatma is the lamp Darsayami.

Oh Amrutatma, Amrutam, Mahanaivedyam, Nivedayami.

The supreme court is the supremacy- Poojaam Samarpayami.

Pathu Chagneyyam Parameshwari, east of Vajrini.

Dandi is the south and the south is the sword.

Western Pashadhari's flag is hoisted by air-dimukhe.

Kaumodaki Thathodichyam Pathvaishanyam Maheshwari

Urdhavesh Padmini Mamadhastath Patu Vaishnavi.

Avam ten-disho Rakshet Sarvada Bhuvaneshwari

Indra Uvacha.

Indrakshi Nama sa Devi Goddess Sea Hrutha.

Gowri Shakambhari Devi Durga nomination rest

Salute to Nithyananda's homelessness.

Katyayani Mahadevi Chandraghanta Mahathapaha

Savitri Sa Cha Gayatri Brahmani Brahmavadini.

Narayani Bhadrakali Rudrani Krishna Pingala

Agni flame is a thunderstorm.

Meghasshyama's millennial Vikatangi Jadodari

Mahodari Muktakeshi is a horrible form of Mahabala.

Ajitha Bhadradananta Rogahartri Shivaprada

Shivaduti Karali's director - Parameshwari.

Indrani Indraroopa Ch Indrashakti Parayana

Always beautiful Bhuvaneshwari.

Single literate Parabramasthula Micro-Pravardini

Protector is like the blood of blood, malambara escaped.

Mahishasura-Hantree Chamunda sword bearer

Varahi Narasimhi Ch Bheema Bhairavanadini.

Shruti: Smritirdhrutirmedha Vidya Lakshmi: Saraswati

Anantha Vijayaparna, Manastoka Parajitha.

Bhavani Parvati Durga Haimavatyambika Shiva

Shiva Bhavani, Rudrani, Shankarardha-Shareerini.

Iravathagajaruda Vajrahasta Varaprada

Daily Sakala-Kalyani Sarvaishwarya-Prime Minister.

Dakshayani Padmahasta, all India

Kalyani is the birth of Durga is the destruction of Sarvadurga. (All sorrows are destroyed)

Indrakshi Sarvabhuteshi, all form of pleasure

Mahishamastaka- Dance-Entertainment- Explosion-Nupura-Paduka.

The victory of birth-protection-salvation starts-nishumbha-nishudini

Sarvamangala-Mangalya, Shiva is selfish-achiever.

Sharanye Trimbake Devi Narayani salutes

Guhyat-Cave-Gopthri Tvam housesmathkritam chanting.

Siddirbhatu May Goddess is fast

Fruitfulness

Narayana Uvacha ..

Praise the Lord Shakrena Dhimatha.

Ayurogya Maishwaryamaprithyu-Fear

Varam Pradanmahendraya Devarajyam Chaswatam.

Indrastotramidam is the sacred Mahadaishwarya-Karanam

Tuberculosis-Kushtadi-Tap fever-Raranam.

Thief-Vyagra-Dangerous-Vaishnava-Fever-Varanam

Maheshwaramahamari-Sarva fever-Varanam.

Cold-crazy-watadi-sarvaroga-runam ..

Disease arrested for century.

Frequency-Sahasratu is the result of the desired.

Indrakshim Natra suspects of Rajanam's sympathy.

We are the only water status, is it a thousand economics

Japeth praising mantram, reciting Siddirbhavedruvam.

Sayam Prathah Pathennithyam Shanma Sai is ready

Samvatsaramupashrithya is all ready.

Anena's fate devotee mantrasiddhi: people

Santushta Cha Bhavedevi is the real tradition.

Ashtamyam Chaturdashyamidam Stotram Pathennarah

Dhavatastasya Nashyanti is suspected of disruption.

Jail, Yada Baddho, Japeth will be held at midnight.

Divasatrayamatrena Muchyate Natra is doubtful.

Sakamo chanting hymns chanting mantra pooja

Panchadhikairdashadityarium siddisthu wins.

Blood pushpai blood cloth, blood sandalwood discussion. ೧೨..

Dhupadeepaishcha Naivedyai: Prasanna Bhagavati Bhaveth.

What is the Lord Indrakshimindrena .. ೧೩..

Varam Labdham Diteh Son Bhagavatyah Prasadataha.

Ethath Strotram Mahapunyam Japya Maushyavardhanam

Fever-Roganamaprityorharaya Ch.

Bijairnityamidam Japyam Bhagyaarogyamabheepsubhi

.. This is Indrakshi-Sthotram Purnam ..

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Devi Katyayani is named after the sage Katyayana, who performed intense penance to be granted the boon of the Divine Mother taking birth as his daughter. She is often depicted as having four arms and riding a lion. She is associated with valor and courage and is known for her warrior-like form. Her image carries a sword, a lotus, a chakra (discus), and a kamandalu (a water pot).

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On Day 6 of Chaitra Navratri 2023, Worship Maa Katyayani & Make Your Career Successful- Jyotishay

Chaitra Navratri is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her various forms. Each day of Navratri is associated with the worship of a specific form of the goddess. Maa Katyayani is the sixth form of Goddess Durga and is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri.

Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Katyayani can bring strength, courage, and success. To worship Maa Katyayani and seek her blessings for a successful career, you can follow these general guidelines:

1. Setting Up the Altar (Puja Mandir):

Cleanse the area where you plan to set up the altar.

Place a picture or idol of Maa Katyayani on a clean cloth.

Light a lamp (diya) and incense sticks (agarbatti).

2. Offerings (Prasad and Flowers):

Offer fruits, sweets, and other favorite delicacies of the goddess as prasad.

Offer fresh flowers, especially red and pink, which are considered auspicious.

3. Mantras and Chants:

Recite Katyayani Mantra:

ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै न��ः॥ (Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah)

You can also chant the Durga Chalisa or any other devotional songs dedicated to Goddess Durga.

4. Prayers and Meditation:

Pray to Maa Katyayani with sincerity and devotion.

Meditate on your career goals and visualize yourself succeeding in your endeavors.

5. Fasting:

Some devotees observe a fast on this day. If you choose to fast, abstain from food and water until the evening when the puja is done.

6. Donations and Charity:

Consider donating to the needy or contributing to a cause you believe in, as an act of goodwill.

7. Stay Positive and Seek Blessings:

Maintain a positive attitude and believe that your efforts will be successful.

Seek the blessings of Maa Katyayani for a prosperous and successful career.

Remember that these practices are based on traditional customs, and individual variations are common. The most important aspect of any worship is your sincerity and devotion. May your prayers be answered, and may you find success and fulfillment in your career.

So next time you're curious about your own personality or seeking guidance on important life decisions don't hesitate to delve into your natal chart or consult with an experienced astrologer online through chat with astrologers of Jyotishay who can offer personalized insights based on nakshatra readings.

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Navadurga and significance of each day of Navratri

Devi is worshipped in 9 forms known as Navadurga. The significance of each day of Navratri is attached to a form of the Mother Divine.

First Day – Shailaputri

On the first day, Devi Shailaputri is worshipped. In this form, Devi Parvati is revered as the daughter of Himalaya Raja. Shaila means extraordinary or rising to great heights. The divine consciousness represented by Devi always surges from the peak. On this first day of Navratri, we propitiate Devi Shailaputri so that we may also attain the highest state of consciousness.

Second Day – Brahmacharini

On the second day, Devi Brahmacharini is propitiated. Devi Brahmacharini is the form of Devi Parvati in which she undertook severe penance to have Lord Shiva as Her consort. Brahma means divine consciousness and achar refers to behavior. Brahmacharya is the behavior or an act that is established in divine consciousness. This day is especially sacred to meditate and explore our inner divinity.

Third Day – Chandraghanta

On the third day, Devi Chandraghata is the presiding Devi. Chandraghata is the special form that Devi Parvati assumed at the time of Her marriage with Lord Shiva. Chandra refers to the moon. The moon represents our mind. The mind is restless and keeps moving from one thought to another. Ghanta is a bell which produces only one kind of sound always. The significance is that when our mind is established at one point, i.e Divine, then our prana (subtle life force energy) gets consolidated leading to harmony and peace. This day thus signifies withdrawing from all vagaries of the mind, with a single focus on Mother Divine.

Fourth Day – Kushmanda

On the fourth day, Mother Divine is worshipped as Devi Kushmanda. Kushmanda means a pumpkin. Ku means little, ushma means energy and anda refers to egg. This entire universe which arose from the cosmic egg (hiranyagarbha) is manifested from an infinitesimal energy of Devi. A pumpkin also represents prana as it has the unique property of absorbing and radiating prana. It is one of the most pranic vegetables. On this day, we worship Devi Kushmanda who showers us with Her divine energy.

Fifth Day - Skandamata

Skandamata means Mother of Skanda. On the fifth day, the motherly aspect of Devi Parvati is worshipped. In this form, she is the mother of Lord Karthikeya. She represents motherly affection (vatsalya). Worshiping this form of Devi brings abundance of wisdom, wealth, power, prosperity and liberation.

Sixth Day – Katyayani

On the sixth day, Devi manifests as Katyayani. It is a form that Mother Divine assumed to annihilate the demonic forces in the universe. She was born from the anger of the gods. She is the one who slayed Mahishasura. As per our scriptures, anger that supports dharma (righteousness) is acceptable. Devi Katyayani represents that divine principle and form of the Mother Divine who is behind natural calamities and disasters. She is the anger that arises in creation to restore balance. Devi Katyayani is invoked on the sixth day to put an end to all our inner foes that are an obstacle on the path of spiritual evolution.

Seventh Day – Kalaratri

On the seventh day, we invoke Devi Kalaratri. Mother Nature has two extremes. One is terrifying and devastating. The other is beautiful and serene. Devi Kalaratri is a fierce form of Devi. Kalaratri represents the dark night. Night is also considered an aspect of Mother Divine as it is night that brings solace, rest and comfort to our souls. It is only at night that we get a glimpse of infinity in the skies. Devi Kalaratri is that infinite dark energy that houses innumerable universes.

Eighth Day – Mahagauri

Devi Mahagauri is that which is beautiful, gives momentum and freedom in life. Mahagauri represents the beautiful and serene aspect of Nature. She is that energy which propels our lives and also liberates us. She is the Devi who is worshipped on the eighth day.

Ninth Day - Siddhidatri

On the ninth day, we worship Devi Siddhidatri. Siddhi means perfection. Devi Siddhidatri brings perfection in life. She makes the impossible, possible. She takes us beyond the ever reasoning logical mind to explore the realm beyond time and space.

Jai Mata Ji!

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Good Wishes on Devi Navaratri - Significance of Avatars of Maa Durga, and List Navratri Days 2023

🌹. Devi Navaratri Good Wishes to All 🌹 🙏. Prasad Bharadhwaj. On the auspicious occasion during Devi Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Maa Durga - Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri are worshipped by the devotees. Devi Navratri festival will start from Monday, 15th October 2023 and will be celebrated till 24th October 2023.

The devotees worship these nine incarnations of goddess Durga till nine days to get blessing of Maa Durga. It is believed that People who worship Maa Bhagwati, do fasting and chanting mantras during Navratri will be blessed with prosperity, health and wisdom in their life. Jaagran has also been made by the devotees during navratri nights.

Navratri celebration and worshipping style is different in every state of India but the devotion is same for Navratri festival. It is celebrated widely in every part of India with great enthusiasm with a different name of Goddess, like in Gujarat devotees worship as Goddess Jagdamba while in West Bengal it is named as Durga Puja. In Kolkata people erected huge Pandals at various places for Durga Puja and set up great idols of Mata Durga for worship. In Gujarat, Dandiya and Garba are the two popular dance forms which are performed by the people during Navratri festival.

🌹 List of Navratri Days 2023 & Various Forms of Goddess Durga 🌹

This year, Navratri starts on 15th October. On each day of Navratri, it is believed that a different form of Maa Durga is worshipped. Each of her forms has various traits and influences. Various Avatars of Goddess Durga on each day of Navratri are as follows:

🍀 Day - Dates for Navratri 2023 - Avatars of Maa Durga - Significance 🍀

1) October 15 - Shailputri - Represents Mother Nature

2) October 16 - Brahmacharini - Penance & Good- Conduct

3) October 17 - Chandraghanta - Peace & Goodness

4) October 18 - Kushmanda - Empowerment

5) October 19 - Skandmata - Salvation & Prosperity

6) October 20 - Katyayani - Fierceness

7) October 21 - Kaalratri - Eliminator of Fears & Suffering

8) October 22 - Mahagauri - Purity, Serenity & Tranquility

9) October 23 - Siddhidatri - Provider of Siddhi (accomplishments)

10) October 24 - Dasara - Conclusion of nine days and kanya puja

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Difference between Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri

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India, a land of diverse cultures and traditions, celebrates Navratri not once, but twice a year with great enthusiasm and devotion. Navratri, meaning 'nine nights,' is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her various forms. These two celebrations, Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri, hold unique significance and are observed at different times of the year. In this blog, we'll explore why Navratri is celebrated twice in India and delve into the captivating mythological stories behind the divine forms of Maa Durga.

Chaitra Navratri: Welcoming Spring

Chaitra Navratri falls in the Chaitra month of the Hindu calendar, typically in March or April. This festival marks the beginning of spring when nature awakens, and new life blossoms. During these nine days, devotees pay homage to Goddess Durga and seek her blessings for prosperity and good fortune.

Chaitra Navratri is believed to commemorate the day when Lord Rama, accompanied by his brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanuman, worshiped Goddess Durga to seek her blessings before embarking on his epic journey to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the triumph of righteousness. The culmination of Chaitra Navratri is celebrated as Ram Navami.

Sharad Navratri: Celebration of the Harvest

Sharad Navratri, also known as Maha Navratri, is the more widely celebrated of the two. It falls in the lunar month of Ashwin, usually in September or October when the monsoon season ends and the country gears up for the harvest season. This grand festival celebrates the divine feminine and the goddess's prowess in defeating the buffalo demon, Mahishasura.

According to Hindu mythology, Mahishasura was a formidable demon who terrorized the gods. He received a boon from Lord Agni, according to which a woman would only kill him. Unable to defeat him, the gods created Goddess Durga, a symbol of ultimate feminine power. Durga fought Mahishasura for nine days and nights, ultimately slaying him on the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Sharad Navratri symbolizes the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. It is the ultimate celebration of divine female energies.

Young girls all over India are worshipped as devotees who believe that the Devi resides in little girls.

Maa Durga is depicted in 9 various forms, each with its own significance and attributes, to defeat the shape-shifting demon: Mahishasura. During Navratri, these forms are celebrated on specific days, known as 'Navadurga.' Let's explore some of the most renowned forms:

Shailaputri: The first form of Durga, she is the daughter of the Himalayas and represents the purity and innocence of nature.

Brahmacharini: She symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge and is often depicted holding a rosary and a water pot.

Chandraghanta: This form represents bravery and courage, as she adorns a crescent moon-shaped ornament on her forehead.

Kushmanda: The creator of the universe, Kushmanda signifies the source of all energy and vitality.

Skandamata: As the mother of Lord Kartikeya, she stands for the power of a mother's love and protection.

Katyayani: This fierce form of Durga is worshiped for her ability to destroy evil forces and protect her devotees.

Kalratri: Depicting the dark side of life, she is a symbol of destruction and liberation from ignorance.

Mahagauri: This form represents purity and is often depicted in white attire, symbolizing peace and serenity.

Siddhidatri: The final form of Durga, Siddhidatri is believed to grant devotees spiritual powers and enlightenment.

Navratri is a spiritually enriching festival that honors the divine feminine. Whether it's the arrival of spring during Chaitra Navratri or the harvest season of Sharad Navratri, both celebrations remind us of the importance of faith, perseverance, and the victory of good over evil. The diverse forms of Maa Durga teach us valuable life lessons and inspire us to live virtuously.

Gujratis celebrate Navratri through vibrant Garba and Dandiya Raas dances, while in Bengal, this festival is celebrated as Durga Puja, which involves worshiping the goddess Durga with grand processions and cultural events. So, they celebrate Navratri, but how it's celebrated varies.

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Sindoor/Roli

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Do You Know

Do You Know? Our Indian mythology has:- 

One Divine Soul (Creator of Universe, Paramatma)

2. Two Greatest Epics ( Ramayana & Mahabharata)

3. Tridevs, Three Lords ( Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva)

4. 4 Yugas ( Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dvapara Yuga, Kalki Yuga)

5. Five Elements (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Space)

6. Six Shastras (Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Purva Mimamsa & Uttara Mimamsa)

7. Sapt Rishi, 7 Maha Rishis (Vashishtha, Bharadvaja, Gautama, Jamadagni, Kashyapa, Vishwamitra, Agastya)

8. Asht Dev, Eight Devas (Lord Indra, Lord Yama, Lord Varurya, Lord Kubera, Lord Agni, Lord Niqti, Lord Vayu & Lord Isana)

9. Nau Devi, Nine Goddess (Goddess Shailputri, Goddess Brahmcharini, Goddess Chadraghanta, Goddess, Kushmanda, Goddess Skandmata, Goddess Katyayani, Goddess Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Goddess Siddhidatri)

10. Dashavatar, Ten Incarnation for Lord Vishnu ( Matsya Avatar, Koorma Avatar, Varaha Avatar, Narasimha Avatar, Vamana Avatar, Parshurama Avatar, Rama Avatar, Krishna Avatar, Buddha Avatar & Kalki Avatar)

So do you know about it???

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Chaitra Navratri 2023: Rituals,Yoga, Days And Pujas To Perform

Navratri is a significant Hindu festival that is celebrated for nine nights on the Indian subcontinent during autumn. Traditionally, there are four seasonal Navratris, and the Sharada or Shardiya Navratri is celebrated after the monsoon season in remembrance of the Divine Feminine Devi. During this time, Hindus perform the customs and rites of Ghatasthapana and Sandhi Puja, which are considered to be the two most frequently observed muhurtas. Chaitra Navratri 2023 is particularly significant as it falls during the Shardiya Navratri, and Hindus observe the customs and rituals of Ghatasthapana and Sandhi Puja during this time.

The Navratri puja, also known as Vasanta Navratri, is a celebration that honors the sacred feminine Devi or Durga. Devotees worship and honor Divine Durga in her nine forms during this festival. The word "Vasanta" is derived from the Sanskrit language and signifies spring, which is when this Navratri occurs. It takes place during the Chaitra lunar month, which typically falls between March and April after the winter season. In some regions, this festival is celebrated after the spring season, while in others, it is observed after the harvest season. It is also significant as it marks the first day of the Hindu calendar, making it the Hindu New Year according to the Vikram Samvat calendar.

Chaitra Navratri 2023: Navratri days & pujas to perform

Here are the dates and details for Chaitra Navratri 2023:

Wednesday, 22 March 2023 (Pratipada): Maa Shailputri Puja and Ghatasthapana

Thursday, 23 March 2023 (Dvitiya): Maa Brahmacharini Puja

Friday, 24 March 2023 (Tritiya):Maa Chandraghanta Puja

Saturday, 25 March 2023 (Chaturthi): Maa Kushmanda Puja

Sunday, 26 March 2023 (Panchami): Maa Skandamata Puja

Monday, 27 March 2023 (Shashti): Maa Katyayani Puja

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 (Saptami): Maa Kalaratri Puja

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 (Ashtami): Maa Mahagauri Puja

Thursday, 30 March 2023 (Navami): Maa Siddhidatri Puja and Ram Navami

Friday, 31 March 2023 (Dashami): Navratri Parana

Chaitra Navratri is a festival where people worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga. They also try to find inner peace through meditation and seek happiness. During this festival, people also perform a ritual called Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana. This involves setting up a sacred vessel for prayer. The Ghatasthapana Muhurta for Chaitra Navratri 2023 is from 06:23 AM to 07:32 AM.

Significance of Chaitra Navratri 

Chaitra Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival that commemorates the ultimate feminine form of the Hindu deity, Goddess Durga. She is regarded as Shakti, the most powerful feminine energy in the universe, and is worshiped with great devotion during this nine-day festival. 

Navratri Puja is believed to bring immense wealth and fortune to those who seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. However, there are certain rules that the devotees must follow strictly, which include fasting without consuming grains, maintaining cleanliness, performing aarti and performing Ghatasthapana.

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Chir Haran Lila in my seva. This paad is for Chir Haran Lila, when Shri Krushna, about 6 years old, took the clothes of gopies bathing in the river Yamuna and replaced them with divine clothes. 

During the winter month of Margashish, young gopies, about 5-6 years old, were doing Vrat of Devi Katyayani to obtain the love of Shri Krushna. Shri Krushna came to grant them their wish. 

The paad focus on the moment when the gopies realise their clothes have disappeared and they ask for their clothes to be returned to them. 

In the first verse, one gopi sees clothes fluttering from the branches of trees and wonders if the tree is benefitting from the power of their month long vrat!

In the next 3 verses, her friends quickly correct her and call out Krushna's mischief.  Gopies try logic, threats, requests and finally remind him of his 'dharma' - his duty to return their clothes!