Maa Mahagauri Navratri puja

To achieve the silver lining in one’s dejected life, Devi Mahagauri puja is an effective way to clear the unnecessary dirt from your lives and transform it into an ecstatic experience. Past karmas are forgiven by Her hearty worship and leads to the glorious Blessings of the Universe. She is the Goddess of generosity and purity who inspires Her devotees to make their living on the illuminated path of purity and sincerity. Females (married and unmarried) who perform fast on this day are guaranteed to receive a blissful married life.

How will this puja be done by Shubhpuja?

• The significant reverence on the eighth day can be more fruitful by performing the puja by our highly educated pundits. They are familiar with this sacred ritual and have been practising this art since many years. The idol of Goddess Mahagauri is bathed with water, milk and curd after which she is adorned with new clothes. Sandalwood and vermilion are applied to it. Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped by offering a red colour stole to her idol along with fruits, flower garlands, sweets, betel leaves, cardamom and cloves. Prasadam is offered to her while chanting the mantras followed by worshipping the kalash.

• Kanya pujan is also performed by offering delicious foods to nine little girls, which are paid the reverent homage, considering them the nine forms of Mata Durga.

ll Shwete Vrishe Smaarudha shwetambardhara shuchi,

Mahagauri shumbh, dadhyanammahadevapramodadaa ll

When should this puja be performed?

The nine day festival falls in the Ashwin month of Hindu calendar during the onset of winters generally in October or November. Ashtami of the nine day festival is considered most auspicious to perform this puja along with kanya puja ceremony. This day is perfect to receive as much glory as you can from the Navdurga forms.

Puja ceremony includes:

• Devi mata havan
• Vrat Udayapan puja
• Navratra durga pujan arti