Navratri Day 1 Maa Shailputri: From today i.e. from 3rd October, Shardiya Navratri, the festival of worship of Adishakti, has started. Today is the Pratipada date of Shardiya Navratri and Kalash is established in it. 9 different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped during Navratri. According to belief, all wishes are fulfilled by worshiping Goddess Durga. Worshiping Goddess Durga brings happiness and prosperity in home and life. Mother Shailputri is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. By worshiping Mother Shailputri, devotees get the desired results.
According to Hindu religious beliefs, Maa Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga, was born in the house of mountain king Himalaya. That is why she is known as Shailputri. This form of mother is considered a symbol of compassion and affection. Radiant glow is visible on the face of Mother Shailputri. Mother Shailputri holds a lotus flower in her left hand and a trident in her right hand, her vehicle is a Taurus. Mother Goddess saves her devotees and removes their sorrows. Let us know the auspicious time for setting up the Kalash on the first day of Navratri, the worship method of Maa Shailputri, Aarti, offering and mantra, everything…
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Ghat establishment auspicious time on first day
There are two auspicious times for installing the Kalash on the first day of Navratri. The first auspicious time for setting up the Kalash is from 6.15 to 7.22 in the morning and you will get only 1 hour and 6 minutes for setting up the Kalash and worshiping it.
The second auspicious time for establishing the Kalash is also being made in Abhijeet Muhurta in the afternoon. This Muhurat is considered the best. You can establish the Kalash anytime during the day between 11.46 am to 12.33 pm. You will get only 47 minutes of auspicious time in the afternoon.
Story of Mata Shailputri, the first form of Maa Durga
According to the legend, once Prajapati Daksh decided to perform a yagya. For this he sent invitations to all the gods and goddesses. Prajapati Daksh did not invite his daughter Sati and son-in-law Lord Shiva for the Yagya. Goddess Sati was eager to go to that yagya but Lord Shiva forbade her from going without invitation. But Goddess Sati did not listen to Mahadev and went to her father’s place for the Yagya. (Navratri Day 1 Mother Shailputri)
When Goddess Sati reached the yagya of her father Prajapati Daksh, no one there welcomed her lovingly. On the contrary, he and Lord Shiva were ridiculed. Goddess Sati was deeply hurt by this insulting behavior and unable to bear the insult of her husband, she committed suicide in the Yagya Kund in anger. When Lord Shiva came to know of this, filled with sorrow and anger he reached the yagya site and destroyed the yagya. It is believed that after this Goddess Sati took rebirth in the form of daughter Parvati in the house of Himalaya. Because she was the daughter of the king of the mountains, she was called Shailputri.
Mother Shailputri’s form
The vehicle of Goddess Shailputri is Taurus. Mother is wearing only white clothes. Mother has a trident in her right hand and a lotus flower in her left hand. This form of mother shows gentleness, compassion, affection and patience. It is believed that by worshiping Mother Shailputri, a person attains happiness and prosperity. According to the scriptures, Mother Shailputri represents the Moon. Worshiping the Shailputri form of Maa Durga also gives relief from Chandra Dosh. White colored things should be used more in the worship and offering of Mother Goddess. Offer white flowers, white clothes and white sweets to the Mother Goddess. By worshiping Mata Shailputri, unmarried girls get a suitable groom and there is no shortage of money and grains in the house.
Method of worship of Maa Shailputri
On the first day of Navratri, take bath in the morning and retire.
Then install the Kalash while meditating on the Mother Goddess.
After installing the Kalash, install the picture of Mother Shailputri.
Apply Kumkum (benefits of applying Kumkum on feet) and Akshat to Mother Shailputri.
Meditate on Mother Goddess and chant her mantras.
Offer white colored flowers to Mother Shailputri.
Perform the aarti of Maa Shailputri and offer food.