7th day- Maha Ashtami, known as Durga Ashtami, has special significance for the worship of Goddess Mahagauri and performing of Kanya Pujan (worship of young girls).
Who is Mala Mahagauri?
Maa Mahagauri is the eighth form of Goddess Durga, a symbol of purity, peace and beauty. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati, in her youth, was extremely fair and bright, due to which she was called Mahagauri. He is depicted as a four-century deity, sitting on a tiger, holding a trident and a small drum (a small drum), with a cool and kind expression. It is believed that his worship is for the purity of the mind and soul, and remove all sins.
Ashtami Puja Suh Muhurat
Ashtami Tithi begins – 08:12 pm on April 04, 2025
Ashtami Tithi ends – 07:26 PM on April 05, 2025
Pooja Vidhi (ritual)
Preparation:
Clean the worship area and install a clean, holy place.
Place the idols or pictures of Goddess Mahagauri and nine young girls (representing nine forms of Durga) on a raised platform or altar.
Decorate space with flowers, rangoli and traditional jewelery.
Call:
Start with prayer to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.
Pay a brief meditation to purify the mind and surroundings.
Kanya Pujan:
The soul is a symbol of purification, wash the feet of each girl.
Give girls new clothes, jewelry and other gifts.
Provide food included as prasad to Puri, Halwa, and coconut.
Mahagauri Puja:
Offer white flowers, as the color is associated with white purity.
Offer light sunlight rods and fruits and sweets.
Read the following mantra:
“Fraud
Sandhi Puja:
During the 24 -minute period, do orange worship when Ashtami infection in Navami Tithi. It is considered a very auspicious time.
Hindu ritual of worship:
End the worship by singing Durga Aarti to express gratitude and take blessings.
To chant mantras
Mahagauri Gayatri Mantra:
“Afradatasuyus Kyuhamkue
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