The holy 9 days of Chaitra Navratri begins from Tuesday April 9. Chaitra Navratri, particularly noticed within the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra (March-April), holds vital cultural and non secular significance. Lasting for 9 days, this competition is devoted to Goddess Durga and her varied varieties, representing the triumph of fine over evil. Throughout these 9 days, 9 types of Maa Durga are worshipped, which incorporates Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Skandamata, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri.The primary day of the Navratri competition is named Pratipada, and the day is devoted to Goddess Shailputri, who’s described within the scriptures because the daughter of mountains. She descends on a bull (nandi) and carries a trident and lotus in her palms. She additionally wears a moon on her brow. She loves jasmine flowers and it’s prompt that to worship her with contemporary jasmine flowers together with dhoop, agarbatti, and kumkum. She is believed to be the supplier of prosperity.Maa Shailputri Puja MantraVande Vanchhitalabhaya ChandrardhakritashekharamVrisharudham Shuladharam Shailputrim YashavinimPuja VidhiAs per Drik Panchang, the rituals start with Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana, wherein the kalash is full of water, cash, supari, and doob. Individuals additionally place a pan with mud and navadhanya seeds. In the course of the puja, devotees set up a pot at a sanctified place at residence. They mild a diya for 9 days close to the pot as nicely. The Goddess is worshipped with contemporary jasmine flowers, dhoop, agarbatti, and laal chunari. As per consultants, purple color is taken into account auspicious on the day 1 and it’s prompt to put on the identical color to usher in prosperity and happiness. Ghatasthapana – April 9, 2024First Muhurta – 06:02 AM to 10:16 AMAbhijit Muhurta – 11:57 AM to 12:48 PMBhog to be offeredAs per consultants, bhog made with desi ghee is taken into account auspicious for the day. It’s prompt to supply Sabudana Khichdi made in desi ghee or Kalakand. Right here is the only Sabudana Khichdi recipe that one could make at residence.Components requiredSabudana, 1 cupGhee, 2 tbspGreen Chilli, 1Cumin Seeds, 1 tbspSendha Namak to tastePeanuts, 4 tbspBlack pepper to tasteCoriander Leaves, 1 tspMethodWash and soak the sabudana pearls in a single day. Warmth ghee in a kadhai, add cumin and inexperienced chili, and allow them to crackle. Now, add the pearls and sauté till they flip translucent. Add salt, pepper, and roasted peanuts. Combine nicely, garnish with coriander leaves, and supply the bhog to the deity.

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