The nine -day Chaitra Navratri celebrations begin today from March 30, 2025 and in 9 days, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. Maa Shailputri is worshiped on the first day of Chatra Navratri. Here’s all you have to know.
Chaitra Navratri 2025 Days 1: Who is Mala Shailputri – Importance, Pooja Social List, and Mantra
The nine -day Hindu festival dedicated to the nine forms of Goddess Durga, Chaitra Navratri, will begin on March 30, 2025. On the first day, devotees worshiped Maa Shailputri, which is the first form of Navdurga, seeking his partition for a rich and peaceful life.
Who is Maa Shailputri?
Maa Shailputri, also known as the daughter of the Himalayas, is the first expression of Goddess Durga. It is believed that it is the rebirth of Sati, the first consent of Lord Shiva. In her previous birth, Sati self-proclaimed in the fire of her father South. In her next life, she was born as Parvati, who was the daughter of King Himavat (Himalayas), and later became Shiva’s wife.
Ma Shelputry’s icography
He is a symbol of strength and determination, riding a Nandi (bull).
She holds a trishul (trident) in her right hand and a lotus flower in her left hand.
Its divine appearance is associated with the Muldhara Chakra (root cycle), which represents stability and grounding.
Importance of worshiping Ma Shelputry
It is believed that the worship of Ma Shailputri is believed to bring mental strength, purity and spiritual awakening on the first day of Navratri.
Devotees want courage, discipline and blessings for the strength to remove challenges in life.
She is also considered as the goddess of nature, and by praying for her, devotees are blessed with harmony, good health and prosperity.
Pooja Samagrari (required items for worship)
To worship Maa Shailputry, devotees should arrange the following objects:
- Moor
- Pellet
- Coconut placed on the urn
- Red and yellow flower (preferably hibiscus or marigold)
- Fruit and sweets
- Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar)
- Sunlight
- Roli for Tilak (vermilion) and rice (rice)
- To introduce the ladies of red chunari (veil) goddess
Mantra and prayer for Ma Shelputry
Chanting mantras dedicated to Ma Shailputry can bring positive energy and divine blessings.
Meditation mantra (for meditation)
“Vande Vandhatihaya Chandradhdhritshekharam.
Vrishadham Shuladharam Shailputrim Yashaswinim. ,
(Meaning: I bends to the mother shellputry, who fulfills all desires, wears a semi -semi -moon on her forehead, rides a bull, a trident, and the daughter of the mountains.)
Seed mantra
“Om Harem Shailputrii Naamah”
(Chant this mantra 108 times to seek divine blessings.)
Navratri Aarti for Ma Shailputri
“Jai Ambe Gauri, My Jai Shyama Gauri.
Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivri. ,
(Devotees sing this aarti in praise of the Goddess while worshiping.)
Fasting rituals for day 1
- Many devotees inspect the fast (VRAT) on the first day of Navratri:
- Fruits, milk and sattvic food are consumed.
- Cereals, onions, garlic and non-vegetarian food are strictly deferred.
- The flour of Sabudana (sago), kuttu (a type of grain), and Sinhara (water chestnut) is used to prepare fasting food.
- As we start this spiritual journey, let us seek his divine grace for inner peace, success and welfare.
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