{"id":6772,"date":"2020-09-18T10:24:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/?p=6772"},"modified":"2020-09-18T10:26:23","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:26:23","slug":"navratri-celebration-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rajasthantourplanner.com\/blog\/navratri-celebration-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Navratri Celebration in india"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Navratri Celebration in india<\/strong> is a big festival celebrated with much pomp and gaiety by the Hindus in India. People worship the nine different forms of the Goddess Durga<\/strong>, which symbolises beauty, strength and divinity, at this festival. ‘Navratri’<\/strong> is the term for ‘nine nights’.<\/strong> It is the year’s longest Hindu festival<\/strong>, extending over nine nights and ten days. A year from now, Navratri comes four times, one each in a month of Chaitra, Aashadh,<\/strong> Ashwin and Magha. It is very common the Navratri which falls in March or April in Chaitra or Basant months. The Ninth Day<\/strong> is celebrated as Ram Navami in this Navratri. (Shri Ram’s birth).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other famous Navratri<\/strong>, in September or October, falls under the name of Sharad Navratri<\/strong>. It falls during the lunar month of Ashwin, during Sharad ritu. Since Navratri is even more common and significant That’s why it’s known as the Maha Navratri<\/strong> of all the Navratris. Dussehra <\/strong>or Vijaya Dashmi<\/strong> was celebrated as the triumph of good over evil on the tenth day after Sharad Navratri. In the form of envy, jealousy, rage, lust etc., it encourages people to get rid of the negativity within them. The Navratras open on Dussehra Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nine forms of Goddess Shakti <\/strong>are worshipped during Navratras over the nine separate days. These are Maa Shailputri, Brahmaachaareenee, Chandraghanta, Kushmaanda, Kaatyaayeenee, Kaalraatree, Mahagauri, Sidhidaatree and Skandmaata.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghatsthaapna <\/strong>“is performed on the first day of Navratri in which an urn is filled with water and faithfully put to do pooja. An \u2018Akhand <\/strong>\u2018diya <\/strong>is lit ,Which is burned night and day. After this, fast is maintained and the Goddess is given prayers for nine consecutive days. 9 little girls<\/strong> are called home on the tenth day.<\/strong> They stand for the Goddess. One pays obeisance to them, and breaks the 9 day fast<\/strong> and eats after serving them food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Importance of Navratri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navratri <\/strong>is a combination of two words: “Nav”<\/strong> + “Ratri”<\/strong> in English, which literally means nine nights. This festival is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and joy in India. It is a prevalent festival that has been observed in large parts of Gujarat<\/strong>, West Bengal and Delhi. Devotees express their gratitude to Maa Durga<\/strong>, pray for good health , life and mind, and perform Durga puja. Dussehra<\/strong>, also known as Vijayadashmi<\/strong>, which marks the triumph of Lord Ram over King Ravana, is celebrated on the tenth day after the ninth day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Hinduism, the Navratri festival <\/strong>holds great significance as it represents the victory of good over evil. These nine days are considered holy and godly, and alcohol, meat, onion and garlic are strictly forbidden. People avoid carrying out any unlawful activity and perform ceremonies, rituals, yagnas and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How is Navratri Celebrated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navratri <\/strong>is celebrated with zeal and excitement in India. It happens as per Hindu Calendar during the month of Ashvin. Maa Durga<\/strong>‘s idol is worshipped in various ways for nine days<\/strong> straight and is immersed in water on the tenth day.<\/strong> People want a prosperous life, a safe mind and body, and they pray for spiritual, mental and physical wellbeing. The puja rituals are observed straight for nine days, Meaning the significance of one avatar or Goddess Durga <\/strong>incarnation on each day. The significance of each day is defined here, and associated with the goddess:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Have a look at the Nine Days of Sharad Navratri and Rituals to be conducted:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1 – Maa Shailputri Puja<\/strong> – The first form of Maa Durga, Maa Shailputri represents the planet Moon. Worshipping her can help to eliminate any bad effects or omens.
Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini Puja<\/strong> – As per astrology, Maa Brahmacharini controls the planet Mars and diminishes any bad effects if worshipped with a pure heart.
Day 3 – Maa Chandraghanta Puja<\/strong> – Maa Chandraghata dominates the planet Venus and offers courage and fearlessness.
Day 4 – Maa Kushmanda Puja<\/strong> – Maa Kushmanda represents the planet Sun and eliminates any ill-effects in the nearby future.
Day 5 – Maa Skandamata Puja<\/strong> – Maa Skand Mata represents the planet Mercury and is very compassionate towards her devotee.
Day 6 – Maa Katyayani Puja <\/strong>– Jupiter planet is controlled by Maa Katyayani. She provides courage and prowess to her worshippers.
Day 7 – Maa Kaalratri Puja <\/strong>– Maa Kaalratri controls the Saturn planet and symbolises valour.
Day 8 – Maa Mahagauri Puja<\/strong> – Maa Mahagauri is the divine controller of planet Rahu and pacify harmful effects.
Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri Puja<\/strong> – Maa Siddhidatri dominates the planet Ketu and offers wisdom and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Puja Ingredients for Navratri Puja<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf A picture or idol of Goddess Durga in the temple altar
\u25cf Chunri or a red colored dyed cloth
\u25cf Fresh mango leaves
\u25cf Rice
\u25cf Durga Saptashati book
\u25cf A red thread called Moli
\u25cf Gangajal
\u25cf Sandalwood
\u25cf Coconut
\u25cf Red sacred powder or Moli
\u25cf Barley seeds
\u25cf A clay pot to sow barley seeds
\u25cf Gulal
\u25cf Supari or Areca nut
\u25cf Pan or Betel Leaves
\u25cf Cloves or Laung
\u25cf Cardamom or Elaichi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Navratri Puja Vidhi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
\u25cf Get all the ingredients mentioned above.
\u25cf Arrange a thali for puja with all ingredients in it.
\u25cf Place the idol or picture of Goddess Durga on a red-colored cloth.
\u25cf Place the claypot, sow the barley seeds and sprinkle some water everyday till Navami.
\u25cf In an auspicious muhurat, carry out the process of urn installation or Ghatasthapana. Fill the urn with Gangajal, and place mango leaves on the top of its mouth. Wrap the neck of the urn with sacred red thread or Moli, and coconut with red chunri. Place the coconut on the top of mango leaves. Place the urn near or on the claypot.
\u25cf Carry out panchopchar puja of the deities, which includes worshipping with flowers, camphor, incense sticks, scent and cooked dishes.
\u25cf Chant Maa Durga Mantras throughout these nine days and ask for prosperity. Invite her into your house and ask her to grace your house with her presence.
\u25cf On the eighth and ninth day, carry out the same puja and invite nine girls at your house. These nine girls represents nine forms of Goddess Durga. Hence, wash their feet, offer them a clean and comfortable seat. Worship them, apply tilak on their forehead and serve them delicious food.
\u25cf On the last day after Durga puja, carry out Ghat Visarjan. Say your prayers, offer flowers and rice to the deities and remove the Ghata from the altar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope you like this article and gain major insight about the festival of Navratri<\/strong>. wishes you a prosperous Navratri and Vijayadashami<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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