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Ninth day of Navratri
Maa Sidhdatri
सृष्टि के निर्माण से पूर्व रुद्र देव ने आदि पराशक्ति मां से प्रार्थना कर सृष्टि की रचना की प्रार्थना की। क्योंकि माता निरंकार थी, वे भोलेनाथ के बाएँ भाग में प्रकट हुईl शिव शंकर को उनका अर्धनारीश्वर स्वरूप यूं प्राप्त हुआ।
Maa Sidhdatri is the primordial Saakaar form of the Divine Feminine. She is dynamic energy as well as the source of every action and reaction.
Day nine of Navratri
9 days, 9 Godesses
Day nine : Siddhidatri | सिद्धिदात्री
Purest form of energy
Siddhadhatri is pure energy-the first and purest form of energy. Modern science has only recently understood the concept of pure energy! She was formless but Shiva supplicated her and she became Adi Shakti. In her Parvati attained her supreme form as a complete manifestation of Mahashakti or the primeval power.
Siddhi means supernatural power and dhatri means the giver. So she is the sole source of all power-both material and spiritual. She is capable of giving us all the eight siddhis-ashta siddhis or supernormal powers.
Mantra for the day:
ॐ देवी सिद्धिदात्र्यै नमः ॥ "Aum Devi Siddhidhatrayai Namaha!"
Jai Maa Durga 🔱
Navratri Mahotsav 2023
In the beginning of the universe Lord Rudra worshipped Adyashakti for creation. It is believed that Goddess Adyashakti had no form. The supreme Goddess of Power, appeared in the form of Siddhidatri from the left half of Lord Shiva.
She is the Goddess who possesses and bestows all type of Siddhis to her devotees. Even Lord Shiva got all Siddhis by grace of Goddess Siddhidatri. She is worshipped by not only humans but also by Deva, Gandharva, Asura, Yaksha and Siddha. Lord Shiva got the title of Ardha-Narishwar when Goddess Siddhidatri appeared from his left half.
Celebrating the Navratri on it's ninth night in honor of every women who is a Mother, companion, a daughter, a sister , a family member ,a friend or a colleague who in some way or other share the part of your life and help you picture the world in better way . Who encourage you to grow as humen who are constant support through all the thick and thins . Who motivate you to do better and help you to deal with tough times . Someway or other they bring the peace and happiness in your life .
So tonight As Ninth day We celebrate the AdyaShakti as Aanandamayi , with Pink as shade of peace
Tonight United we celebrate the navratri festival embodying nine forms of Durga - reflections of liberation, strength end empowerment. In this dance of devotion, we celebrate ourselves, our journey and the devine essence that resides in every women, in every person
Eighth day of Navratri
Maa Mahagauri-Goddess of beauty and purity
श्वेते वृषे समरूढा श्वेताम्बराधरा शुचिः।
महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा।।
Mahagauri is the eighth form of Adi Parashakti. Worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri, she represents the fundamental nature of the divine feminine—nurturing mother, who is extremely pious and serene.
आवाहनं न जानामि न जानामि विसर्जनम्. पूजां चैव न जानामि क्षम्यताम परमेश्वरी मंत्रहीनं क्रियाहीनं भक्तिहीनं अंबिके यत्पूजितं मया देवी परिपूर्ण तदस्तु मे.. 🌺
MahaAshtami
Durga Pooja 2023
Seven days are passed and here we are together on 8th day of Navratri dancing worshipping adoring our Maa Durga with all the love and devotion in our heart and tears in our eyes .
As much as we know she always here with her blessings for us , this ritual of Navratri festival has left us to be with her in this season for just one more day .
She is going to stay we all know SHE WILL , yet tears starts rolling down the moment we think of visarjan. So leaving that thought aside Tonight we will celebrate with all the happiness in our heart protecting her blessings and love tenderly in our heart and that Smile of Jagdambaa so bright that it will remove all the sorrows from our life and our heart .
This night we celebrate with color of peace , purity and wisdom . Color of Maa Saraswati's Drape , White and we seek blessings of Maa Durga in all her forms as Saraswati as Mahagauri as Ambaa .
MahaAshtami holds a great significance in every Indian culture which celebrates Durga Parv , and here's a glimpse of Bangali ( mainly) culture and celebration of Maha Ashtaami, which starts from Mahalaya ( one week before Shashthi ) To Shashti .
On the day of Amavasya, the day prior to the first day of Navratri people celebrate this Mahalaya day where people com together and Chant Mahishasura Mardini Stotram. It is believed that Goddess descended on this earth on this auspicious day, known as Chokkhudaan and artisans paint the eyes of the Goddess on this day and bring the idol to the sunlight.
Bodhon, the invocation of Goddess Durga, holds a pivotal place in Durga Puja rituals. On the evening of "Shashthi," Bodhon, which involves revealing the countenance of the Goddess and awakening her, is conducted. This ritual symbolizes a formal invitation to the annual celebration.
Nabapatrika Snan
On Saptami, the seventh day of Durga Puja, nine symbolic plants are ritually bathed in the Ganga River or other bodies of water. These nine leafy tokens, tied together, represent the nine incarnations of Goddess Durga. After their sanctifying bath, the Nabapatrika is adorned with a crimson saree and embellished with vermilion. It is then respectfully placed on a beautifully adorned pedestal, typically positioned to the right of Lord Ganesha. Subsequently, the Nabapatrika is venerated with sandalwood paste, flowers, and incense before being positioned.
All these rituals Are observed till saptami and And On MahaAshatami , While Pushpanjali, an offering of flowers, is made on all days of the puja, Durga Ashtami holds the utmost sanctity for offering Anjali to Goddess Durga. On Ashtami, Kumari Puja is performed, During Kumari Puja, the young girl is seated on a special pedestal, and her feet are washed as mantras are recited in reverence to Goddess Durga.
Sandhi Puja holds immense significance in the Durga Puja celebrations, conducted at the precise juncture where Ashtami ends and Navami begins.
Dhunuchi Naach
As one enters a Durga Puja pandal in the evening, the ambiance is filled with the resonant beats of the dhak, the aroma of incense sticks, and the mesmerizing spectacle of Dhunuchi Naach.
Offering or Bhog includes Khichuri , Bhaja , Labra , Tamater chatny , And Paayesh . At some places Kanya Poojan is observed on Navmi tithi as well
These days and events are followed by Sindur Khela And Visarjan on Dashmi . Which commence the auspicious "Bijoya " a period that extends till Diwali celebration 🌼
And thus with all those beautiful rituals this navratri parv mark the presence of AdyaShakti Maa Jagdamba in our life for whole year with her Blessings always with us .
So Today observing this mahotasav @navratri2k23 group Extends our joys and wishes everyone A very auspicious And Happy Maha-Ashtami 🌼🌺🌼
Shubho Ashtami to All Dugga Dugga 🙏🏻
Navratri Mahotsav 2023
MahaAshtami Day 8
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
@navratri2k23 welcomes you all on the MahaAshatami night And invites you all to celebrate garba tonight with all the positivity, peace and faith in divine power And blessings which Maa Durga Shower on us always in shades of Peace as white
For every re-incarnation of Mahagauri , Garba Raas is an honorary stage where she dances to embrace her imperfections, love and accept herself as she is .
Navratri Mahotsav 2023 Day -7
Naavratri group 2023 is thankful to all of you for your constant support and encouragement for our efforts during this navratri festival too and tonight on seventh day of Navratri Mahotsav we worship Maa Jagdamba as Maa Kaalratri and welcome everyone who celebrate this day as mahasaptami and We welcome maa Saraswati as the goddess of wisdom peace art and knowledge with her utmost protection for our soul and mind and body .
Maa kaalratri is the most fearsome goddess and considered the most firece one in all forms of durga as everyone says but
She is fierce just like a storm or flood when lands get too dirty , nature clears it up . Like a force necessary to awaken the soul within human body . Like a pain required to realise we are not dead , like Medicine or Surgery ; bitter in taste or difficult to survive but required to Live life disease free . Like A death to ego and past to bring regeneration. Like anger to bring calmness when expressed.
Like night necessary to welcome morning, like dark so that we appreciate the light we have . Like Wisdom So to get rid of ignorance.
Like Force of destruction or death required for new birth , and achieving sustainability.
So tonight Along with her shade as Dark as as night we celebrate the festival with color of peace as shades of purple and violet
ॐ देवी कालरात्र्यै नमः॥ ॐ देवी महासरस्वत्यै नमः॥
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For every re-incarnation of kaalratri-the most terrorising form of Ma Durga, Raas is the fearless battle-ground where she brings death to the darkness, to the past traumas, and everything that is evil.
Sixth day of Navratri
Maa Katyayani—Slayer of Mahishasur
ऋषि कात्यायन सुता माँ दुर्गा कात्यायनी के नाम से सुप्रसिद्ध हैं। भू लोक को आतंकित करने वाले दुष्ट असुर महिषासुर का वध कर विश्व को भय के चक्रव्यूह से बाहर निकालने वाली माता कात्यायनी फिर महिषासुर मर्दिनी के नाम से सुविख्यात हुई।
कात्यायनी महामाये, महायोगिन्यधीश्वरी।
नन्दगोपसुतं देवी, पति मे कुरु ते नमः।।
Much like Mahishasur, may the Warrior Goddess slay our ignorance and ego. May she bless us with wisdom and valor, so that we can lead the path of dharma with no darkness of terror in our hearts. May she forever shower us with her love and protect us from any evil.
Day Six of Navratri
9 days, 9 Godesses
Day Six: Maa Katyayani
Once there lived a sage called Katyayana who prayed to the goddess to be born as his child in order to kill Mahishasura. She agreed and was born as his daughter and thus was called Katyayani. When the gods invoked Mahashakti – the primordial feminine power to protect them from the demon, Mahisha, she emerged from the sacrificial fire of the sage Katyayan. All the male gods bestowed their special powers and weapons on her. She is the avatara of Parvati in the form of the warrior goddess and is one of the most well-known and beloved of her forms.
Riding a lion, she proceeded towards the Vindhya mountains where the demon lived and killed him. Hence, she is also known as Mahishasuramardini.
Jai Maa Durga 🕉️🔱
Hail to the Goddess who brings Joy, Victory, prosperity, the saviour of all that is virtuous, the destroyer of all that is evil. We welcome you, Mother, to this mortal home of yours yet another year, with rejoice, love, respect, and hope in our hearts.
Maa, please bless us with your grace, bless us with joy, bless us with justice, bless us so we all can get along peacefully, bless us with prosperity. May your blessings forever remain with us.
It’s Mahalaya,
Our Mother’s journey to Earth begins.
Navratri Day 3
Navratri2k23 Blog Welcomes you all to celebrate the Navratri on this third consecutive day , in honor of mata chandraghanta who is epitome of Bravery, Courage , strength , skills And one who brings peace in our life with her smile and destroys all the evil not only around us but also inside us . As Mahishasur mardini we offer our namaskaar and Step in the grounds of joy and enthusiasm of Shade of Power as Red
Om Hreem Shri Chandra Ghanta Durgaaye Namaha Om Devi Chandraghantayay Namah
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Raas is the expression of a brave soul, just like every form ચન્દ્રઘંટા who breaks the barriers of oppression with grace.
Day three of Navratri
9 days, 9 Godesses
Day Three: Chandraghanta | चन्द्रघण्टा
Chandraghanta represents Parvati on her wedding day. Parvati was given this title by Mahadeva himself, due to her wish to have Chandra, the Moon God, adorn her forehead, as her Lord was adorned by the crescent moon upon his crown of matted locks, giving rise to his name Chandrashekhara.
Her fierce form is capable of destroying obstacles both on the inner path as well as the outside world. Her devotees easily achieve success in life. She bestows divine vision on them. Sometimes they hear divine fragrances and sounds.
Aum Devi Chandraghantaayai Namaha
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः
Jai Maa Durga 🔱
Jai Mata Chandraghanta
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम् चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।सिंहारूढा चन्द्रघण्टा यशस्विनीम्॥मणिपुर स्थिताम् तृतीय दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।खङ्ग, गदा, त्रिशूल, चापशर, पद्म कमण्डलु माला वराभीतकराम्॥पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम॥प्रफुल्ल वन्दना बिबाधारा कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।कमनीयां लावण्यां क्षीणकटि नितम्बनीम्॥
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।Simharudha Chandraghanta Yashasvinim॥Manipura Sthitam Tritiya Durga Trinetram।Khanga, Gada, Trishula, Chapashara, Padma Kamandalu Mala Varabhitakaram॥Patambara Paridhanam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Manditam॥Praphulla Vandana Bibadhara Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।Kamaniyam Lavanyam Kshinakati Nitambanim॥
Stotra
आपदुध्दारिणी त्वंहि आद्या शक्तिः शुभपराम्।अणिमादि सिद्धिदात्री चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥चन्द्रमुखी इष्ट दात्री इष्टम् मन्त्र स्वरूपिणीम्।धनदात्री, आनन्ददात्री चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥नानारूपधारिणी इच्छामयी ऐश्वर्यदायिनीम्।सौभाग्यारोग्यदायिनी चन्द्रघण्टे प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Apaduddharini Tvamhi Adya Shaktih Shubhparam।Animadi Siddhidatri Chandraghante Pranamamyaham॥Chandramukhi Ishta Datri Ishtam Mantra Swarupinim।Dhanadatri, Anandadatri Chandraghante Pranamamyaham॥Nanarupadharini Ichchhamayi Aishwaryadayinim।Saubhagyarogyadayini Chandraghante Pranamamyaham॥
"Shakti, the mother power or divine energy, has many forms and symbols. All beauty and all ugliness flow from her. She is Lakshmi, the auspicious, bestower of boons and beauty. She is Saraswati, the giver of all wisdom and art. She is Tripurasundari, the most beauteous in the three worlds. But she is also Kaali, the destroyer, whose wrath ignites the storm, the thunder, and the lightning. She is Mahishasuramardini, killer of the demon Mahisha. She is Chandika, the terrible, who lets loose the typhoon, the flood, and the tidal wave."
-Shakti: Realm of the Divine Mother, Vanamali
You see a demon, what do you do?
Shailputri: HAHAA! Joke's on HIM - I'm too deep in the cave of the mountains he will freeze to death if he even enters lol
Brahmacharini: *too busy meditating*
Chandraghanta: cute. but the sound of my dear lil bell is enough to slayyyy him :p
Kushmanda: kill him with kindness :)
Skandamata: but wait, does he have a child? If he's a monster then who takes care of the POOR KID??? CAN I ADOPT-
Katyayani: *opens eyes slowly* *demon instantly gets blasted with her third eye* ummm.. where is he tho?
Kaalratri: SO HE HAS CHOSEN DEATHHH I SHALL EAT HIM UP ARRAH *leaps up and lets out the deadliest war cry*
Mahagauri: I'm literally having a bubble bath rn. If he disturbs me then he won't be able to see the light of day ever again <3
Siddhidatri: *laughs* baby, everything in this universe is just a manifestation of my energy. I just need to take it back thus sucking the lifeforce outta him hehehe
ITS NEARLY NAVRATRI SEASON BROOSSSSS
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JAI AMBE MAA