Lucknow, Amrit thoughts: The holy festival of Navratri, starting from 22 September, is a special occasion to worship the nine forms of Maa Durga. On the first day of this festival, Kalash is established with the worship of Maa Shailputri. The practice of mother Shailputri provides spiritual power, courage and prosperity to the devotees.
Benefits of worship of mother Shailputri
Worshiping the mother Shailputri brings happiness, prosperity and salvation in life. This worship removes obstacles and leads the devotee to the path of progress.
First day worship method
After bathing in the morning and meditation, start worshiping in auspicious time. First install the urn, then laying a red cloth on a post and keep it intact on it. After this, install the idol or picture of mother Shailputri. Anoint with Ganga water and offer red flowers, red sandalwood, red clothes and fruits. Finally perform the Aarti of the mother and get her blessings.
Importance of cow’s ghee
On the first day, offering cow’s ghee to mother Shailputri is considered especially auspicious. By doing this, the seeker gets the blessings of health, longevity and new energy in life. It is helpful in relieving all diseases and physical problems.
Mythological story of mother Shailputri
Mother Shailputri is worshiped as the daughter of the Himalayas. In her previous birth she was Sati, who was the daughter of King Daksha and the wife of Lord Shiva. In a yajna organized by Daksha, Sati committed self -immolation after being angry with the insult of Lord Shiva. After this, Shiva destroyed the yajna and started wandering with Sati’s body. Lord Vishnu divided Sati’s body into 51 parts with his Sudarshan Chakra, which became Shaktipeeth. Later Sati was born to the Himalayas and descended as Shailputri.
Mother Shailputri Mantra
Chanting this mantra at the time of worship brings the grace of mother Shailputri: ‘Om and Klein Shailputrai Namah.’ Worshiping Maa Shailputri brings special blessings for devotees on the first day of Navratri.
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