17/10/2020
Amme Sharanam : The divine Navarathri festival begins on 17th Oct ,Saturday ( 1st of Malayalam Month Thulam ) . Navarathri is observed for 9 nights and 10 days, during which, the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Nava Durga) are worshipped. Navarathri begins with Shailaputri puja, followed by Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri and Sidhidatri.
1st day of Navratri is dedicated to Matha Shailputri. Ghatasthapana and Shailputri puja is performed on this day. Chant “Om Devi Shailaputryai Namaha “ 108 times while performing pooja.
Maa Shailputri is the major and the first form of the nine incarnation Goddess Durga and is also known as Bhavani, Parvati, and Hemavati. She took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya due to which she is named as Shailputri – the daughter of mountains. Her deity has a half moon in her forehead and holds a trident in her right hand & lotus flower in her left hand. The Goddess can be seen seated on mount Nandi .
Significance of Shailputri Puja:
It is believed that the Moon - the provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Shailputri; and any bad effect of the Moon can be overcome by worshipping her. Shailaputri is the essence of the earthly existence. Her abode is in the Muladhara Chakra. The divine Energy is latent in every human being. It is to be realized. Its color is crimson. The Tattva (element) is Earth, with the Guna (quality) of coherence, and with the Bheda (distinct) characteristics of Ghraana(the smell).
Navratri Day 1 - Maa Shailputri Aarti & Mantra
Om Devi Shailputryai Swaha (108 recitation)
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam,
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim.
Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram,
Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhush*ta.
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham,
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim.
Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim,
Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham.
Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman,
Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham.
Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim,
Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham.
Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini,
Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari.
Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari,
Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita.
Phatkara Patu SarvangeSarva Siddhi Phalaprada.
