Goddess Shailputri, Significance, Puja Timings, Mantras, Colours
Today, it points to the beginning of Navaratri, also known as Shardiya Navaratri or Sharada Navaratri, a 9 -day Hindu festival dedicated to the goddess Durga, Shakti’s divine arrangement. Shardiya Navaratri is the most important of all Navaratris, who honored the nine manifestations of the Shakti Devi. After a long war of 9 days, Dussehra or Vijaya Dashmi, who celebrated the defeat of Buffalo Monster Mahishasura in the hands of Durga Maa.
Every day, it is divided into one of the nine avatars of the goddess. The first day of the festival, Pratipada, is worshiped by the mountain goddess Shailputri.
The story of Goddess Shailputri
In his previous life, Shailputri Maa was Sati, the daughter of King Daksha. He married Lord Shiva and his father’s will, and when the king organized a yajna, he invited everyone except Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva warned Sati giant that it would be ominous to go without an official invitation, but attended the ceremony who wanted to see his family. However, when he arrived, he witnessed King Daksha insulted his husband and walked to the sacrifice fire with an anger of anger and eroded himself. The goddess Sati was later reborn as the goddess Shailputri, the daughter of Himalayalar.
Shailputri Maa is depicted as a nandi bull with a trident in his right hand and a lotus blossom on his left. The root chakra, which represents spiritual growth and awakening, new beginnings and grounding, rules Muladhara Chakra, so that’s why the worship points to the beginning of Navaratri. Goddess Shailputri is also seen as the ruler of nature and the moon. It is believed that worshiping to him calms the mind and reduces the bad effects of the planet, and blessed the devotees with peace, harmony and prosperity.
Color of Goddess Shailputri – White
White color is associated with Shailputri MAA for various reasons. He represents his purity and innocence as a goddess and brings a sense of calm, internal peace and security to worshipers, helping them to connect with divine energy and invite their blessings. White also embodies the idea of new, auspicious beginnings, which are perfect for Pratipada. Color is also associated with the moon.
During Navaratri, dedicated to a series of ritual observations that began with the establishment of the sacred kalash, that is, Ghatasthapana, followed daily prayers and offers. For Ghatasthapana, a pan with mud and navadhanya (nine) is filled with water. Then, the sacred pot, ie ganga juice, coins, supari (bet nut) and axhat (raw rice mixed with turmeric), which contains the pan is placed in the pan. The completion of the installation is placed around Kalash before a coconut is placed on the saucepan.
Today’s Puja Timaries
Main Muhad: 06:09 – 08:06
Abhijit Muhurat: 11:49 – 12:38
Pratipada Tibi: 1:23 (22 September) – 2:55 (23 September)
Kanya Lagna: 06:09 – 08:06
Mantra for Shailputri Maa
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
Om giant Shailaputryai namah॥
It is believed that chanting this mantra is grounded and devoted to devoted to the difficulties and courage to overcome the difficulties of life.
वन्दे व्छितलाभाय चन्द्रा and धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
VANDE VANCHHITABHAYA Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥
In Drik Panchang, you can find all the prayers online for goddess Shailputri online.
This article was written by Deccan Chronicle and Intering Tejasree Kallak.
