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Vedoktam Ratri Suktam is recited after Kavacham, Argala and Keelakam and followed by Tantroktam Ratri Suktam and Devyatharvashirsham Stotram.
महत्तत्वादिरूप व्यापक इन्द्रियों से सब देशों में समस्त वस्तुओं को प्रकाशित करने वाली ये रात्रिरूपा
देवी अपने उत्पन्न किये हुए जगत् के जीवों के शुभाशुभ कर्मों को विशेष रूप
से देखती है और उनके अनुरूप फल की व्यवस्था करने के लिये समस्त विभूतियों
को धारण करती हैं ॥1॥
ये देवी अमर हैं और सम्पूर्ण विश्व को, नीचे फैलाने वाली लता आदि को तथा
ऊपर बढ़ने वाले वृक्षों को भी व्याप्त करके स्थित हैं; इतना ही नहीं, ये
ज्ञानमयी ज्योति से जीवों के अज्ञानान्धकार का नाश कर देती हैं ॥2॥
परा चिच्छक्तिरूपा रात्रिदेवी आकर अपनी बहिन ब्रह्माविद्यामयी उषादेवी को प्रकट करती
हैं, जिससे अविद्यामय अन्धकार स्वतः नष्ट हो जाता है ॥3॥
वे रात्रिदेवी इस समय मुझ पर प्रसन्न हों, जिनके आने पर हम लोग अपने घरों
में सुख से सोते हैं- ठीक वैसे ही, जैसे रात्रि के समय पक्षी वृक्षों
पर बनाये हुए अपने घोंसलों में सुखपूर्वक शयन करते हैं ॥4॥
उस करूणामयी रात्रिदेवी के अंक में सम्पूर्ण ग्रामवासी मनुष्य, पैरों से चलने वाले गाय, घोड़े
आदि पशु, पंखों से उड़ने वाले पक्षी एवं पतंग आदि, किसी प्रयोजन से यात्रा
करने वाले पथिक और बाज आदि भी सुखपूर्वक सोते हैं ॥5॥
हे रात्रिमयी चिच्छक्ति! तुम कृपा करके वासनामयी वृकी तथा पापमय वृक को हमसे अलग करो।
काम आदि तस्कर समुदाय को भी दूर हटाओ। तदनन्तर हमारे लिये सुखपूर्वक तरने योग्य
हो जाओ- मोक्षदायिनी एवं कल्याणकारिणी बन जाओ ॥6॥
हे उषा! हे रात्रि की अधिष्ठात्री देवी! सब ओर फैला हुआ यह अज्ञानमय काला अन्धकार
मेरे निकट आ पहुँचा है। तुम इसे ऋण की भाँति दूर करो- जैसे धन
देकर अपने भक्तों के ऋण दूर करती हो, उसी प्रकार ज्ञान देकर इस अज्ञान
को भी हटा दो ॥7॥
हे रात्रिदेवी! तुम दूध देने वाली गौ के समान हो। मैं तुम्हारे समीप आकर स्तुति
आदि से तुम्हें अपने अनुकूल करता हूँ। परम व्योमस्वरूप परमात्मा की पुत्री! तुम्हारी कृपा
से मैं काम आदि शत्रुओं को जीत चुका हूँ, तुम स्तोम की भाँति मेरे
हविष्य को भी ग्रहण करो ॥8॥
॥ वेदोक्त रात्रिसूक्त सम्पूर्ण ॥
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.
The complete schedule of Durga Puja has been published here. Durga Puja is an important Hindu festival, which is also popular by the names of Durgotsava and Shardotsava. On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, special Navadurga forms of Goddess Maa Durga is worshipped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
