Chaitra Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrating the divine feminine power. It is celebrated for nine days in the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, which falls in the month of March or April. The first day of Chaitra Navratri 2021 is tomorrow and it marks the beginning of the festivities. In this article, we will discuss the worship method of Maa Shailputri, the auspicious time and mantra, the auspicious color for the day, the list of enjoyment and materials, and the conclusion.
Introduction to Chaitra Navratri 2022
Chaitra Navratri is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil and to honor the divine feminine power. It is celebrated for nine days and is the first of two Navratri festivals in the Hindu lunar calendar. The nine days are dedicated to the nine forms of goddess Durga. Devotees observe a fast on all nine days and perform puja in the evening.
Worship Method of Maa Shailputri
The first day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the daughter of Himalaya and the first of nine forms of goddess Durga. The puja of Maa Shailputri involves offering her prayers and performing aarti. Devotees also offer her flowers, fruits, and sweets.
Auspicious Time and Mantra
The auspicious time for the puja of Maa Shailputri on the first day of Chaitra Navratri is from 5:30 am to 8:30 am. The mantra to be chanted is “Om Devi Shailputri Namah”.
Auspicious Color for the Day
The color for the first day of Chaitra Navratri is yellow. Devotees should wear yellow clothes on this day and perform the puja of Maa Shailputri wearing yellow.
Enjoyment and Material List
For the puja of Maa Shailputri, the list of materials required is:
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Sweets
- incense sticks
- camphor
- Coconut
- Ghee
- Kalash
- Panchamrit
- Ganga jal
- Red cloth
- Yellow cloth
The devotees can enjoy the festivities of Chaitra Navratri by playing traditional games such as garba and dandiya.
Conclusion
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