eighth navratra

Devi Maha Gauri is Worshiped on Eighth Day of Navratri

Shwete Vrishe Maha Rudha Shwetambardhara Shuchih |
Maha Gauri Subham Dadhyanmahadev Pramodada ||

Spellbind, mesmerizing whitish look of Durga is Maha Gauri. Goddess Maha Gauri is eighth form of Devi Durga and one of the graceful Goddesses among Nav Durga. She is majestically Worshiped on eighth day of Navratri Pooja. Her complexion is completely white, and thus she is revered with name 'Gauri'. Her beauty glows like gleam of white Pearl. She denotes peace and endurance. She is represented with four arms seated on a Vrishabha (bull). Her upper left hand holds Trishul (trident), lower right hand carries Damru (hand drum) and other two hands are in different Mudras (positions). It is believed that this manifestation is of Parvati when she did hard penance to obtain her Shiva due to which her body color turned dark. When Lord Shiva accepted her great devotion he washed her body with pure Ganga water that made her body completely Gour (white). And this way, she became prominent with name 'Gauri' and consort of Mahadev.

Worshipping Goddess Maha Gauri during eighth day of Navratra is immensely fruitful. With her grace, the entire dirt and dark scrum of soul get washed. She cleans dregs from heart of her worshippers and makes them pious. Offering invocation to this almighty makes worshipper sacred.

Ashtami poojan is considered as Maha Pooja during Navratri. This auspicious day is vivaciously celebrated with whole of heart and devotion inclined toward Devi Maha Gauri. During Ashwin Shukla Ashtami, the Maha Gauri Poojan is performed. Maha Gauri Poojan is accomplished with worship of both Goddesses Gauri and Shankar (Lord Shiva). Adherence toward Maha Gauri is truly advantageous. Her worshippers are never returned with empty hands from asylum of Goddess Gauri. Grand worship, donations, customs and rituals are performed during Ashtami of Navratri Pooja to delight this deity. Variety of blessed foods are also offered to this Goddess. On the sacred occasion of Ashtami Pooja, Kanya Poojan (feeding of little girls) are also done to please Goddesses of Navdurga. Nine little girls are invited at home of worshippers and are fed varieties of delicious sweet dishes. Devotees pay the best homage to nine little girls considering them nine forms of Navdurga. This ritual accomplishes their Pooja and gives blessings of Nav Durga.

By heartily worshipping this Goddess, previous sin and influence of wrong deeds of worshippers get vanished. With her blessing, worshipper gets the divine perfection of Universe. She influences mankind toward path of truth and purity. Illumination of her grace is infinite. She is the true Goddess of generosity and morality. Adhering toward her faith, devotees start believing on honesty, loyalty and life-long relationship. Observing fast and worshipping Goddess Mahagauri on the eight day of Navratri Pooja is immensely fruitful, especially for unmarried girls and married woman. Worshipping her, unmarried girls get desired husband and married women enjoy peaceful, harmonious and long married life. Show your dedication, true devotion, and adherence toward glorified Goddess Maha Gauri and achieve divine happiness in life. Jai Maha Gauri!

Mahagauri = Maha (Great) + Gauri (White color) = The one who is extremely fair. Mahagauri is symbol of peace and calmness. The goddess is worshiped in the form of eight year old child. This pure, innocent, harmonious and compassionate front of Goddess Durga is worshiped on eighth day of Navratri.

The Appearance Of Mahagauri

Mahagauri is as white as silver. Her clothes and ornaments are white and pure. She is depicted with four arms. Her upper left arm is in diminishing fear posture and just like her husband, Lord Shiva, she holds a trishool (trident) and a damru (tambourine) in her upper right and lower left arms respectively. Her lower right hand remains in the posture of granting boon. She rides a Vrishabha (Bull).

The Legend Of Mahagauri

For obtaining Lord Shiva as her husband, Parvati performed a hard penance for several years in Himalaya. Because of observing such a hard devout, she became very thin and developed a dark and dull complexion. Lord Shiva accepted her great devotion, he washed the body of Parvati with Gangajal (Gangs water). Sacred Ganga water braught her beauty back. Due to her fair and pure complexion, she came to be recognized as "Maha Gauri".

The Blessings Of Mahagauri

It is believed that her shakti (power) is instantly fruitful. Worshiping her with pure heart, Mahagauri eliminates all sins of devotees. Mahagauri has capability of making impossible to possible. Her glory is mentioned in Ancient Hindu texts. She destroys falsehood and devotees feel energy to step on the path of truth.

Worship of Her gives Peace of Mind, Tranquility, Calmness, Enhances Power of Love and Understanding."
She rules Swathisthana chakra. This chakra is located between the navel and the base of the spinal cord, and holds the 'chi', or energy of creation, around the area of the spleen. It controls the sexual organs, and manifests joy, compassion, sensuality and creativity. This chakra also can affect the lower back, lower digestive organs and urinary system.