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Chaitra Navratri 2023

Chaitra Navratri 2023

Navratri is a great festival in the Hindu religion and is celebrated for 9 days with great enthusiasm. During Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her 9 Avatars (incarnations). People worship Durga Mata (Navdurga) with great devotion. They observe fast to appease her and get her blessings for happiness and longevity. Apart from the immense religious significance, it corresponds to many new things. In the Hindu religion, the first day of Chaitra Navratri is considered the beginning of the Hindu New Year and the ninth day corresponds with Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Ram. In Maharashtra, the first day of Chaitra Navratri is celebrated as Gudi Padwa.

Navratri 2023 Date and Timings  (Shubh Muhurat) 

Chaitra Navratri is celebrated in the month of Chaitra which corresponds to March-April in the Gregorian calendar. This year, the Chaitra Navratri falls on the 22nd of March and the Navami will be on the 30th of March.

              Ghatsthapna Muhurat: 22nd March 2023, 06:29 AM to 07:39 AM
Ghatsthapna Amrit Kaal Muhurat: 11:07 AM to 12:35 PM

The following are the different forms of Goddess Durga worshiped during Navratri:-

 22nd March (Wednesday)

Navratri Day 1: Pratipada
Maa Shailputri  

Shailputri is the utmost manifestation of Mother Nature and is the Himalayan mountain's daughter. She is mounted on the bull (Nandi) and is holding a lotus blossom in her left hand and a trident in her right.
 
23rd  March (Thursday)
Navratri Day 2: Dvitiya
Maa Brahmacharini

Unmarried Parvati takes the shape of Brahmacharini, who practices asceticism in order to appease Lord Shiva and obtain a husband. She has a kamandal and a mala in each palm.
 
24th March (Friday)
Navratri Day 3: Tritiya
Maa Chandraghanta

Chandraghanta is Lord Shiva's shakti (energy), which appears as a crescent on her brow. She is also considered the ‘Suhag ki Devi’ and she is offered sindoor, bangles, bindi, toe rings, aalta, and many more items.
 
25th March (Saturday)
Navratri Day 4: Chaturthi
Maa Kushmanda

Maa Kushmanda is the fourth Avatar of Durga. She is known as the creator of the universe. She is usually depicted as holding a bow and arrow, a lotus, a mace, a pot of nectar, a rosary, a disc, and a Kamandalu (Watering Pot).
 
26th March (Sunday)
Navratri Day 5: Panchami
Maa Skandamata

Skandamata, the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya), is the fifth manifestation of Lady Durga. She bestows salvation, strength, wealth, and treasures upon her devotees. She carries lotus flowers in her upper two hands. She holds baby Murugan in one of her right hands and keeps the other right hand in Abhaya Mudra.
 
27th March (Monday)
Navratri Day 6: Shashti
Maa Katyayani

Her sixth form, Katyayani, is related to the fierce manifestations of Durga. It is thought that Sita, Radha, and Rukmini prayed to the goddess Katyayani for a good husband. Goddess Katyayani rides on the magnificent lion and is depicted with four hands. Goddess Katyayani carries lotus flower and sword in her left hand and keeps her right hand in Abhaya and Varada Mudras.
 
28th March (Tuesday)
Navratri Day 7: Saptami
Maa Kaalaratri

Maa Kaalaratri is the fierce form of Goddess Durga. She is traditionally worshiped on the seventh day of Navratri. Goddess Kalaratri's complexion is dark black and She rides on a donkey. She is depicted with four hands. Her right hands are in Abhaya and Varada Mudra and She carries a sword and the deadly iron hook in her left hand.
 
29th March (Wednesday)
Navratri Day 8: Ashtami
Maa Mahagauri

Maa Mahagauri is the eighth form of Durga Mata and is the Goddess of beauty. She has the power to fulfill all the desires of her devotees. She mounts a bull, and has four hands, in one hand she carries a Trishul, and the other stays in Abhaya Mudra, she holds a Damru in one left hand and keeps the other in Varada Mudra.
 
30th March (Thursday)
Navratri Day 9: Navami
Maa Siddhidatri

Maa Siddhidatri is the eighth form of Durga Mata. She brings all kinds of accomplishments to her devotees. She sits on a lotus and rides a lion. She holds a discus on her index finger and a conch shell in her upper left hand. She holds a mace in her right lower hand and a lotus in her left lower hand.

Why do we celebrate Navratri?

Navratri has a different meaning in different religions. But the purpose of celebrating it is common, I.e. the victory of good over evil.
According to legends, the buffalo-headed demon Mahishasura pleased Lord Brahma with years of strict penance.  When Brahma asked for his wish,  he asked for immortality I.e., he must not be get killed by a man or animal.  However, Brahma told him that only a woman can kill him. But Mahishasura believed in his immortality and he attacked the earth, heaven and hell.
Seeing such devastation, the gods decided to approach Lord Vishnu for help. After considering, Lord Vishnu decided to create a female form to defeat Mahishasura. To give birth to Durga, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva merged their respective forces. Durga, with her inborn power and weapons killed Mahishasura after a long battle. The day Goddess Durga killed the wicked demon Mahishasura is celebrated as Vijayadasami. This day is also celebrated as a victory of Good over Evil.

During Navratri, idols of Goddess Durga are installed in homes and temples. Maa Durga is adorned with beautiful flowers, clothes, and jewelry. During Navratri, different types of religious programs are organized across the country. People also invite small girls for the bhog and Prasad followed by placing goddesses’ images during the last days.

Significance of Navratri

Navratri is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu religion. Durga is the epitome of strength and has the ability to destroy evil energies. This fact is proved by the legend that she conquered the most dangerous demon who could not be defeated by any other superpower. 
The following are the significance of Navratri:
 
  • It is said that Maa Durga resides on earth with us during these nine days. So, the energy of these days are the maximum, and fasting, meditation, prayers, and other spiritual practices performed during this period yield the maximum results.

  • During Navratri, even the subtle energies in the environment enhance and assist one’s experience of reaching the results.  These nine days are solely dedicated to Durga and her nine avatars – the Navadurga.
  • While refraining from bad acts and foods during these days, we destroy the laziness, ego, cravings, anger, and many other bad qualities within us.
  • Many obstacles of nature are removed. This time may be used for gaining mental and Yogic powers.
  • There are nine types of evils within us. They are Lust, anger, greed, attachment, ego, fear, jealousy, hate, and inertia. By worshiping mother Goddess during these nine days, we win over these enemies.
 
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  • Durga, known as the Celestial Destroyer, is believed to be capable of warding off adversities, mishaps, tragedies, sufferings, and ignorance. In situations where there is a threat of imminent danger, court cases, or political persecution, performing a Yagya in honor of Durga is highly recommended.

  • This Yagya brings about a significant amount of positive energy and has the ability to fulfill the desires of those who are in need and help them excel in their endeavors.

  • It helps to get the huge power and grace of the divine Mother that helps you out in difficult times.

  • All the negativity in your life is transformed into positive vibrations.

  • It has the power to help individuals overcome even the most difficult hardships in life, leading to a smoother and problem-free life.

  • It is said that this Yagya can minimize the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving one's goals, making it easier to successfully undertake various activities.

  • Maa Shakti Puja Yagya helps individuals overcome everyday troubles in life, making it easier to move forward and achieve success.
     
  • Maha Shakti Yagya Puja is done to please Mother Goddess. She then blesses the individual with plenty of positivity and achievements in life.

  • It gives protection and remedy from illness.
     
  • It gives us the strength to overcome any obstacle and difficulty in life.

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