Drik Panchang
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Drik Panchang
Goddess Durga is one of the principal Goddesses in Hinduism. She is among the five deities worshipped in Panchadeva Upasana. In Panchadeva Upasana, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, the Sun God and Goddess Durga are worshiped. According to Shrimad Bhagavata Mahapurana, Goddess Durga incarnated to protect the righteous. After slaughtering the fearsome demon Durgama, Goddess Adya Shakti became known as Goddess Durga.
According to Shrimad Devi Bhagavata Purana, Goddess Durga manifested to protect the Vedas and Puranas, and to destroy demonic forces. As described in Rigveda, Goddess Durga is the manifestation of Adi Shakti, a primordial energy that sustains the entire Universe and Who is eternal. An unmarried girl and a Kalash are considered symbols of Goddess Durga. Jagadamba, Adi Shakti and Narayani are epithets of Goddess Durga. As per beliefs, Goddess Durga governs all the celestial bodies in solar system.
Goddess Durga is also known as Sati. She was born as the daughter of Daksha Prajapati and revered as Sati during that time.
Once, Daksha Prajapati organized a grand Yajna and invited all the Gods and Goddesses, but didn't invite Lord Shiva and Sati. Despite not being invited, Sati attended the Yajna hosted by her father. However, when Daksha insulted Lord Shiva during the Yajna ceremony, an enraged Goddess Sati assumed the form of Ugrachandi and destroyed the Yajna.
Goddess Ugrachandi has an extremely fierce appearance with 18 arms. The followers of Shakta Sampradaya and the devotees especially observe the worship of Goddess Ugrachandi on Krishna Paksha Navami of Ashwina month as per Amanta (Kartika month as per Purnimanta) in Hindu Calendar, to commemorate the manifestation of the Goddess on that day. Later, Goddess Ugrachandi became known as Goddess Durga after She slaughtered the demon Durgama.
Goddess Durga is described as Shakti, the divine energy of Lord Shiva. According to beliefs, Goddess Parvati and Goddess Durga are the same divine mothers. Hence, Lord Ganesha and Kumar Kartikeya are the sons of Goddess Durga, while Ashoka Sundari, Jyoti and Manasa Devi are Her daughters.
In various Hindu texts, Goddess Durga is described to have a blood red complexion, yellow complexion and saffron complexion. In her eight-armed form, she is depicted mounting a Lion. While in her eighteen-armed form, Goddess Durga is shown carrying a trident, discus, mace, bow, conch, sword, lotus, arrow, axe, rope, noose, spear, shield, drum, cup, bell and a rosary. Her one arm is raised in Abhaya Mudra i.e. protection-giving gesture.
The festival of Navratri is regarded as the most important time to worship Goddess Durga. In Hindu lunar year, four Navratris are celebrated, namely Chaitra Navratri, Sharadiya Navratri, Magha Gupta Navratri and Ashadha Gupta Navratri. Sharadiya Navratri is considered the most popular and significant among the four, hence it is also referred to as Maha Navratri.
In various parts of India, Durga Puja is observed during the last five days of the Navratri. Additionally, the devotees of Goddess Durga observe a fast every month on Shukla Paksha Ashtami, which is called Masika Durgashtami. The Ashtami Tithi of Ashwina month which falls during the Sharadiya Navratri is renowned as Mukhya Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami.
General Mantra -
ॐ श्री दुर्गायै नमः।
Om Shri Durgayai Namah।
Beeja Mantra -
ॐ दुं दुर्गाय नमः।
Om Dum Durgaya Namah।
Shri Durga Gayatri Mantra -
ॐ गिरिजाय च विद्महे शिवप्रियाय च धीमहि तन्नो दुर्गा प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Girijaya Cha Vidmahe Shivapriyaya Cha Dhimahi Tanno Durga Prachodayat॥
Goddess Durga Stuti -
ॐ सर्वमङ्गलमङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते॥
ॐ सर्वस्वरूपे सर्वेशे सर्वशक्तिसमन्विते।
भयेभ्यस्त्राहि नो देवि दुर्गे देवि नमोऽस्तुते॥
Om Sarvamangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike।
Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namoastute॥
Om Sarva Swarupe Sarveshe Sarvashakti Samanvite।
Bhayebhyastrahi No Devi Durge Devi Namoastute॥
Here the detailed Shodashopachara Durga Puja Vidhi for doing Durga Puja during Navratri is described. Goddess Durga is worshipped through sixteen steps during Shodashopachara puja. One attains happiness, peace and prosperity by worshipping Goddess Durga.
Ambe Tu Hai Jagadambe Kali is the most prevalent and popular aarti dedicated to Goddess Durga. This aarti is also sung in daily worship including on various occasions related to Mother Goddess. This aarti is very sweet and melodious and its singing pleases the Mother Goddess.
Shri Durga Chalisa is a prayer consisting of 40 verses dedicated to Goddess Durga, reciting it with devotion pleases the Mother Goddess and bestows her blessings. Goddess Durga is one of the supreme goddesses of Hindu religion. By the grace of Goddess Durga, devotees gain strength, courage and bravery.
The complete Ghatasthapana Vidhi is provided here in detail. Ghatasthapana is a major and essential part of Navratri festival. On the first day of Navratri, Mother Goddess is invoked in the Kalash through Ghatasthapana. Only after this Navratri worship and fasting begins.
Durga Puja is performed in various ways every year during the fifteen-day Devi Paksha, which is also popular as Navratri, Durgotsava, and Shardotsava. Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kartikeya are also worshiped in Durga Puja.
The worship of the Goddess in Navratri begins with Ghatasthapana. For which choosing an auspicious Muhurat is most important. On this page, you can get information about the most auspicious time for Ghatasthapana according to your city.
Due to being related to Sharada Ritu, Ashwina Navratri is also called Sharadiya Navratri. Worshippers of Goddess Durga from all over the world wait for this festival, due to which this Navratri is very popular, hence it is also called 'Maha Navratri'. On this page, you will find the days of Sharadiya Navratri festival and other important information.
Sandhi Puja Muhurat is listed on this page. Sandhi Puja is performed during Navratri festival. Sandhi Puja is performed at a special time at the end of Ashtami Tithi and beginning of Navami Tithi. At this special moment Goddess Chamunda was appeared to kill the demons named Chand-Munda.
On the day of Vijayadashami, Lord Shri Rama killed Demon Ravana and Goddess Durga killed the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Therefore, this day is celebrated as the victory of Dharma over Adharma. On the occasion of Vijayadashami, rituals like Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, Simollanghana etc. are performed.
Since ancient times, Ayudha Puja is performed on the occasion of Mahanavami of Maha Navratri. According to religious beliefs, on this day Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura after a fierce nine-day war. In South India, this festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja.
This page provides details of nine types of leaves used during Durga Puja, which are called Navapatrika. The worship of Goddess Durga by nine leaves is known as Navapatrika Puja. Bengal This festival is popular by the name of Kalabau Puja.
Here is the list of 108 names of Goddess Durga, these 108 names are also known as Ashtottara Shatnamavali. These 108 names of Mother Goddess provide peace and joy. Reciting these 108 names daily increases enthusiasm and joy along with the blessings of the Goddess Durga.
Here is the list Durga Saptashati all chapters. Shri Durga Saptashati is a famous scripture dedicated to Goddess Durga divided into 700 verses and 13 chapters, which originates from the Markandeya Purana written by sage Markandeya. By reciting Durga Saptashati, the seeker attains various Siddhis and finally attains salvation.
Goddess Parvati is worshiped in nine different forms like Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda etc. These nine forms of Mata Parvati are famous all over the world as Navadurga. During the Navratri festival, elaborate worship of the divine Navadurga forms of Mother Goddess is done.
The 10 main forms of Goddess Shakti are worshipped as Dasha Mahavidya. The Dasha Mahavidyas are the presiding powers of different directions. Through the worship and Sadhana of Dasha Mahavidya, spiritual seekers attain various types of Siddhis.
Here are attractive greetings and e-cards for Durga Puja to send to your friends and family on this auspicious occasion. These greetings and e-cards have been published in both Hindi and English languages with beautiful pictures of Goddess Durga.
Here, greetings and e-cards for Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Durga have been given, through which you can send the best wishes of this holy festival of Navratri to your friends and loved ones. These greetings are available with beautiful pictures of the Goddess.
Here the method of making beautiful Alpana designs of Bengal has been presented step by step through pictures. Under the ancient cultural tradition, rangolis made with different colors are known as Alpana. Alpana is made on important auspicious occasions.
Here a pictorial description of 7 types of grains used during Navratri is given, which are collectively known as Saptadhyaya. Under Saptadhyanya, grains like barley, sesame, paddy, Moong and Kangni etc. have been included, which are very dear to Mother Goddess.
Here is a detailed method of offering Pushpanjali with the Mantra at the time of Durga Puja has been provided. The act of joining the palms of both the hands and offering flowers in them is called Pushpanjali. In many major temples of Goddess Durga, flowers are regularly offered on every Saptami, Ashtami and Navami Tithi.
Dhunuchi dance is a very popular dance performed during Durga Puja. Under the Dhunuchi dance, one dances in front of Goddess Durga carrying burning incense in an earthen Dhunachi in both hands. A traditional musical instrument called Dhak is also used for dance.
Various powerful Mantras of Goddess Durga have been listed including Narvana Mantra, Durga Dhyana Mantra, Durga Beeja Mantra and Durga Ashtakshara Mantra. Goddess Durga is one of the five deities worshiped in Hindu religion.
Goddess Durga's Yantra is given in the form of wallpaper. This Yantra can be printed and installed in the place of worship. The entire energy and power of the deity is contained in the Yantra which makes it extremely effective.
