Navratri Day 1 – Maa Shailputri Puja, Date, Tithi and Colour
Shardiya Navratri is the most awaited time of the year. In 2024, the Shardiya Navratri is from October 03. During Navratri, nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. Navratri begins with the worship of Maa Shailputri on the 1st day. She is the goddess of purity. She is also the form of Prakriti or nature and is the 1st form of 9 avatars of Maa Durga.
Maa Shailputri sits on a Bull, and has a trishul in her right hand a lotus in her left hand.
On the 1st day of Navratri, along with Shailputri puja, Ghatsthapana puja is also performed. Here, we will tell you about the Navratri first-day goddess – Maa Shailputri, how you should worship her, and other important information.
Shardiya Navratri Day 1 – Maa Shailputri Puja Muhrat
Shardiya Navratri date – October 03, 2024; Thursday
Ghatsthapana Muhrat – 06:15 AM to 07:21 AM
Pratipada Tithi Begins – 12:18 AM on Oct 03, 2024
Pratipada Tithi Ends – 02:58 AM on Oct 04, 2024
What is the Importance of Worshipping Maa Shailputri?
Maa Shailputri is the symbol of purity and strength. She is the daughter of the king of Himalayas and just like mountains, she is a representation of endurance. Worshipping her on Navratri is about spiritual awakening and getting rid of obstacles.
Also, she is the symbol of courage and represents the Muladhara Chakra, the root chakra of our body.
Astrological Importance of Worshipping Maa Shailputri?
Astrologically, Maa Shailputri is associated with the planet Moon or Chandra. She is a representation of emotional balance and mental clarity. Her blessings help us to maintain balance with our inner selves. So, by worshipping Maa Shailputri one can mitigate the bad effects of a weak Moon in the birth chart.
Navratri Day 1 Colour – Yellow
Maa Shailputri is associated with the colour yellow. That is why, devotees often wear yellow on the Navratri day 1. It brings joy, happiness and good luck for them.
What is the Legend Behind Worshipping Maa Shailputri?
Goddess Shailputri was born as the daughter of King Himavat. In her previous birth, she was born as Sati, daughter of King Daksha. She married Bhagwan Shiva against the wishes of her father, who despised Shiva. On hearing of the marriage, he broke all the ties with his daughter Sati.
Once, he organised a Yajna, wherein he invited all the gods and goddesses. Even the other two prominent members of Trimurti – Bhagwan Vishnu and Bhagwan Brahma were invited. But, Mahesh/Shiva was not invited. Sati who longed for her parents wanted to attain the Yajna, despite Shiva’s denial. She persisted so he allowed her to go. When she reached the venue, her father got angry and insulted Shiva. Sati could not endure the humiliation of Shiva and submitted herself to agni in the Yajna.
That angered Shiva, who sent one of his incarnations Bhairav to kill Daksha. Bhagwan Vishnu intervened and brought Daksha back to life with a goat’s head. Bhagwan Shiva was stuck with grief and carried Sati’s body. He was unable to let her go. So, Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to severe Sati’s corpse. Her body parts fell to different places on Earth, known as Shakti-peethas. She was reborn as Shailputri or Parvati and married Bhagwan Shiva.
How to Perform Maa Shailputri Puja on Day 1 of Navratri?
To worship maa Shailputri, you need to follow the below steps:
- First, clean the place of worship. Then, you need to install the image of goddess. You can decorate the area with flowers and rangoli.
- You should offer ghee lamp, incense sticks, sweets and fruits to Maa. Also, chant the mantras and aarti associated with Maa.
Mantras for worshipping Maa Shailputri
Shailputri Mantra
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥
Devi Shailputri स्तुति
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
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Maa Shailputri Aarti
॥ आरती देवी शैलपुत्री जी की ॥
शैलपुत्री माँ बैल असवार।करें देवता जय जय कार॥
शिव-शंकर की प्रिय भवानी।तेरी महिमा किसी ने न जानी॥
पार्वती तू उमा कहलावें।जो तुझे सुमिरे सो सुख पावें॥
रिद्धि सिद्धि परवान करें तू।दया करें धनवान करें तू॥
सोमवार को शिव संग प्यारी।आरती जिसने तेरी उतारी॥
उसकी सगरी आस पुजा दो।सगरे दुःख तकलीफ मिटा दो॥
घी का सुन्दर दीप जला के।गोला गरी का भोग लगा के॥
श्रद्धा भाव से मन्त्र जपायें।प्रेम सहित फिर शीश झुकायें॥
जय गिरराज किशोरी अम्बे।शिव मुख चन्द्र चकोरी अम्बे॥
मनोकामना पूर्ण कर दो।चमन सदा सुख सम्पत्ति भर दो॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Shailputri the goddess of?
A: Maa Shailputri is the manifestation of the prakrati.
Q: What are Maa Shailputri’s qualities?
A: Maa Shailputri is the symbol of courage and strength.
Q: What is the symbol of Maa Shailputri?
A: Maa Shailputri sits on a Bull, and has a trishul in her right hand a lotus in her left hand.
