Nine forms of durga mata

Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 19, 2022 Navratri signifies nine auspicious nights, which is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Goddess Durga on demons whom she slayed on these days. The Nine forms of Devi Shakti are worshipped according to different rituals, puja is performed and fasting is strictly observed. This is also celebrated in Nepal. The festival is celebrated for nine nights, where each night is dedicated to one of the nine different forms of Shakti or Goddess Durga. Let us know about them. 1. Shailputri Temple, Jalalipura One of the Shailputri Temples is located in Jalalipura, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Goddess Shailputri, being the absolute form of Mother receives worship on the very first day of Navratri. Shailaputri is the daughter of the Himalayas and has the Nandi bull as her vehicle. She removes all the problems incurred due to associating with evil people. She has a … [Read more...] about Navratri 2022: Nine Forms Of Goddess Durga For Nine Days

Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on October 11, 2021 Durga Puja is one of the main and biggest festivals of Kolkata, West Bengal and is celebrated with great zeal and fervour every year by Bengalis all overt he world. The days in between are equally significant and therefore, the preparation for the festival has already begun. With the Durga Puja knocking at our doors, it will be interesting to learn the legend behind this festival. SOURCE: Simplyhindu In this article, let us understand the significance of Mahalaya, which is the story of Goddess Durga defeating the demon Mahishasura. Who Is Demon Mahishasura? Mahishasura is a Sanskrit word which is originated from 'mahisha' meaning buffalo and 'asura' meaning demon. Mahishasura was born to the king of Asuras named Rambha, a terrifying demon who had the boons from Brahma, which made him unconquerable among asuras and devas. faith-mysticism … [Read more...] about Shubho Mahalaya: The Legend Of Goddess Durga And Why She Is Called Mahishasur Mardini

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 21, 2022 Installed at Gaya, on the shores of the Falgu river, Goddess Mangal Gauri resides in one of the 18 upa shakti peeth temples, whose soothing presence draws the maximum number of devotees to its fold every year. This temple finds its mention in several Puranas and historical pieces of evidence. Buddhists and Hindus both hold this place in awe and reverence. Narrow by lanes amidst the decadent buildings, a beauteous natural landscape with rocky hills surrounding a river from the three sides gives it a quaintly spiritual flavour that is beyond words to describe. Find out more about Mangala Gauri below. Constructed in 1459 AD, this temple is east facing and dedicated to Mangala Gauri, which worships Shakti in the form of a breast symbol. This Shakti eeth temple is nestled on the top of the mountainous range of Mangala Gauri. There is a flight of … [Read more...] about Mangala Gauri Temple: Interesting Details About Goddess Durga Of Gaya

Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Festivals on September 16, 2022 Navratri is not regarded as a passing festival that brings on some smiles that soon go out of memory and are ignored in the daily grind. It is a nine-day long festival that symbolises the victory of good over bad. Goddess Durga fought with the most valiant demons and won the battles on these nine specific days hence these nine days or Navratris, are magical days that let your hopes and dreams be realised due to the divine blessings of the Goddess. Goddess Durga fought with the demonic forces and defeated them during the course of the nine days, which came to be celebrated as Navratri. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to the nine different avatars of Maa Durga. The nine-day festivities of Navaratri not only uplift your consciousness to a new level but can also bring unforgettable memories and tidings for a lifetime. Each day of Navaratri is associated with not only … [Read more...] about Durga Puja 2022: Goddess Durga’s Favourite Flowers, Sweets, Fruits And Colours

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 18, 2022 Popularly known as 'God's Own Country', Kerala is home to many ancient temples that enthral thousands of visitors with their historical and mystical elements. These temples are known to be extremely powerful and etch a special place in everyone's hearts. Dedicated to the Goddess Kali, these five temples are to be visited at least once in a lifetime to get a complete idea of their magnificence. Read on to know more. 1. Chettikulangara Devi Temple One of the most popular Durga temples in Kerala, and second to only Shabarimala as far as the income is concerned, Chettikulangara Devi Temple is the temple of Bhadra kali that is located at Chettikulangara in the district of Alappuzha in Mavelikkara taluk. The temple receives collections worth several crores of rupees annually. Sometimes a single-day collection runs more than one crore rupees. … [Read more...] about The Five Most Powerful Bhagavathy Durga Temples In Kerala

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 19, 2022 Popularly known as 'God's Own Country', Kerala is home to many ancient temples that enthral thousands of visitors with their historical and mystical elements. These temples are known to be extremely powerful and etch a special place in everyone's hearts. Dedicated to the Goddess Kali, these five temples are to be visited at least once in a lifetime to get a complete idea of their magnificence. Read on to know more. 1. Chettikulangara Devi Temple One of the most popular Durga temples in Kerala, and second to only Shabarimala as far as the income is concerned, Chettikulangara Devi Temple is the temple of Bhadra kali that is located at Chettikulangara in the district of Alappuzha in Mavelikkara taluk. The temple receives collections worth several crores of rupees annually. Sometimes a single-day collection runs more than … [Read more...] about Five Most Powerful Bhagavathy Durga Temples In Kerala

Home Yoga spirituality Festivals Faith Mysticism on October 9, 2018 Navratri is amongst the most important and eminent festivals that the Hindus celebrate in India and in many other parts of the world. This festival is devoted to Goddess Durga. The Hindus celebrate this festival with a lot of dedication and loyalty all over the country. The festival is known to stretch for a constant period of nine days and each day is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga. The festival is celebrated in accordance with the Hindu calendar and the festival falls on the Ashvin month, which is between the months of September to October. The celebrations of Navratri include stage decorations, the narration of the great legend of Navratri, chanting the Holy Scriptures and enacting the entire story. On the ninth day of this revered festival, the idols of Goddess Durga are immersed in the water bodies or the evil statue is burnt with … [Read more...] about History Behind Celebrating The Navratri Festival

Home Yoga spirituality Faith mysticism Faith Mysticism on September 26, 2022 Once King Daksha had organized a yagnya to which he called everyone to attend it, except his own daughter, Sati and his son-in-law Lord Shiva. Curious about this development, Sati, herself travelled from Kailash and went to her father's palace where she saw the yagnya being conducted in her absence. To add fuel to the fire, her father had only harsh and rude comments to make about her husband and did not show any signs of remorse for his act. Due to this, Sati got annoyed and disillusioned, and fell into the homagni and ended her life. Lord Shiva, knowing this was grief stricken and carried her mortal remains with him and roamed about the three worlds in agony and pain. Unable to withstand this, Lord Vishnu, in order to rid Lord Shiva of the pain, blew Mother Sati's body apart into 51 portions which were later enshrined in these respective … [Read more...] about Navratri 2022: What Is Shakti Peetha? Lists Of All 51 Powerful Temples