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Hello Ashnians... Hope all is well.. !🤗
Have come to wish you all... Happy Navaratri ,, Happy Ugadi,, and Happy Gudi padwa.. !!! 🥳
As per Hindu belief the process of creation, sustenance and destruction are three different types of works and these works are the domains of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh respectively. Together, these Gods are known as "Trimurti" (Trinity). However, the processes of creation, sustenance and destruction also require energy. These energy components are available in the form of divine feminine power which is referred to as "Shakti" or "Aadi Shakti" represented by Maha Saraswati, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Kaali. These three feminine energy sources are associated with Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh respectively. Thus the whole process of creation, sustenance and destruction is driven by the three feminine powers symbolized by three goddesses.
The nine days of the Navratra have been divided among nine forms of Durga.
Shailputri : The first day (pratipada) belongs to "Shailputri". This name is synonyms with Parvati, daughter of Himalaya. She took an oath to marry Lord Shiva and she is worshiped for this rock solid determination. The underline moral is to work hard for achieving success.
Brahmacharini : The second day (dwitiya) is reserved for "Brahmacharini". She is considered as a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. She was created by "Brahma" for sustenance of the world for which knowledge was very important. She wears "Rudraksha" and lives like a "Brahmacharini".
Chandraghanta : The third day (Tritiya) is the day for the worship of "Chandraghanta". She emits a cool hallow like Moon and teaches the importance of good behavior, soft and sweet speech and gentle manners. She is the controller of anger and a protector from evils.
Kushmanda : The fourth day (Chaturthi) is the day for worship of the devi in "pindi form". This form has produced the name "Kushmanda". The goddess possesses 8 arms and mounts on a tiger. She has the power to save her devotees from trouble.
Skandmata : The fifth day (Panchmi) is the day of "Skandmata". Skand is the name of "Sanat Kumar" who was looked after by the mother. She has the unique power to transform even the ignorant into knowledgeable. She blessed "Kalidas" for creating two epics "Raghuvansha" and "Meghadoot".
Katyayini : The sixth day (Shasthi) is the day of worshiping mother "Katyayini" she spent her time in penance in the ashram of "Katyayan Rishi". She experimented with different techniques and therefore her name is remembered for research. She drives her devotees towards acquiring more knowledge.
Kalratri : The seventh day (Saptami) is the day for worshiping the seventh form of Durga- "Kalratri". She is the destroyer of darkness and brings light to the world. She protects from enemies and makes her devotees free from fear.
Mahagauri : The eighth day (ashtami) is reserved for the 8th form of Durga. "Mahagauri" is the name of Parvati and her "Siddh peeth" is at "Kankhal" near Haridwar which is close to Himalaya. She is the mother of Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya.
Siddhidatri : The ninth day (Navami) is reserved for the worship of the ninth form of Durga - "Siddhidatri". She is capable of awarding every boon and is the ultimate power in this respect.
Shailputri : The first day (pratipada) belongs to "Shailputri". This name is synonyms with Parvati, daughter of Himalaya. She took an oath to marry Lord Shiva and she is worshiped for this rock solid determination. The underline moral is to work hard for achieving success.
Brahmacharini : The second day (dwitiya) is reserved for "Brahmacharini". She is considered as a storehouse of knowledge and wisdom. She was created by "Brahma" for sustenance of the world for which knowledge was very important. She wears "Rudraksha" and lives like a "Brahmacharini".
Chandraghanta : The third day (Tritiya) is the day for the worship of "Chandraghanta". She emits a cool hallow like Moon and teaches the importance of good behavior, soft and sweet speech and gentle manners. She is the controller of anger and a protector from evils.
Kushmanda : The fourth day (Chaturthi) is the day for worship of the devi in "pindi form". This form has produced the name "Kushmanda". The goddess possesses 8 arms and mounts on a tiger. She has the power to save her devotees from trouble.
Skandmata : The fifth day (Panchmi) is the day of "Skandmata". Skand is the name of "Sanat Kumar" who was looked after by the mother. She has the unique power to transform even the ignorant into knowledgeable. She blessed "Kalidas" for creating two epics "Raghuvansha" and "Meghadoot".
Katyayini : The sixth day (Shasthi) is the day of worshiping mother "Katyayini" she spent her time in penance in the ashram of "Katyayan Rishi". She experimented with different techniques and therefore her name is remembered for research. She drives her devotees towards acquiring more knowledge.
Kalratri : The seventh day (Saptami) is the day for worshiping the seventh form of Durga- "Kalratri". She is the destroyer of darkness and brings light to the world. She protects from enemies and makes her devotees free from fear.
Mahagauri : The eighth day (ashtami) is reserved for the 8th form of Durga. "Mahagauri" is the name of Parvati and her "Siddh peeth" is at "Kankhal" near Haridwar which is close to Himalaya. She is the mother of Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya.
Siddhidatri : The ninth day (Navami) is reserved for the worship of the ninth form of Durga - "Siddhidatri". She is capable of awarding every boon and is the ultimate power in this respect.
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada is known as Gudi Padwa in Marathi and is celebrated as the 1st day of the month of Chaitra as the New Year as per the lunisolar Hindu Calendar. This day also marks the beginning of Chaitra Navrati and Ghatasthapana also known as Kalash Sthapana is done on this day. Shivaji Maharaj started the practice of raising the Gudi on New Year's day symbolising victory Vijay Dhwaj'. Gudi Padwa is celebrated as Ugadi in south India.
So... wishing all of you great nine days of Araadhna.. n getting strength from the Goddess.. n May all your wishes come in existence.. !!!
God bless you all.. ! 😃 🤗
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