Navratri begins on the first day of the bright half of Ashvini (September-October). Navratri ends on the ninth day of Ashvini. The tenth day is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami. This year, the first Navratra will start from 19 September 2009.
Hindus have great regard for this festival which is celebrated in honour of the nine manifestations of Goddess Durga. Navratri denotes nine nights. Navratri is celebrated as a symbol of victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura,the demon.
During Navratri festival, she is worshipped under nine different names through out nine days of Navratri. From the first day the worship of following Goddesses starts in the order given below:
1. Ma Shailputri
2. Ma Brahmacharini
3. Ma Chandraghanta
4. Ma Kushmanda
5. Ma Skandamata
6. Ma Katyayani
7. Ma Kalaratri
8. Ma MahaGouri
9. Ma Siddhidatri
During Navratri festival, she is worshipped under nine different names through out nine days of Navratri. From the first day the worship of following Goddesses starts in the order given below:
1. Ma Shailputri
2. Ma Brahmacharini
3. Ma Chandraghanta
4. Ma Kushmanda
5. Ma Skandamata
6. Ma Katyayani
7. Ma Kalaratri
8. Ma MahaGouri
9. Ma Siddhidatri
All the above Goddesses are worshipped in the form of SHAKTI. The first one Shailputri, daughter of Himalayas is other half of Lord Shiva and the last one who is worshipped as Siddhidatri, has a seat of lotus. All the saints, rishis and yogis and devotees worship the ninth manifestation of Goddess Durga to attain siddhis. People also observe fast on all the nine days to be blessed with knowledge, wealth, prosperity and all the comforts of life.
Fast is observed and only pure and vegetarian meal, fruits and milk is taken only once during the day. Some people choose only two days and some three days to observe the fast according to their capacity.One should chant Durga Mantras or Durga Sapshati during this period. The following mantra can also be chanted:
‘Aaim hreem kleem chamundayai vichche’
BEST WISHES FOR NAVRATRI 2009 TO ALL MY READERS
The places worth visiting in India during Navratri are West Bengal and Gujarat where special arrangements are made to celebrate this great festival by raising big pandals, jhankis etc. Dances are performed specially Garba in Gujarat and foreigners specially wait to visit these states during Navrati to witness the enthusiasm of Hindus.
BEST WISHES FOR NAVRATRI 2009 TO ALL MY READERS
My name is Sunil Sharma from Delhi, My DOB is 05.12.1981, what special I do on this navratra to get success in my professional carrier and also let me know when I will get married.
ReplyDeleteOh sorry forget to say that your article is very good and also my email address is rupeshkhurana.baq@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeletethe article is really amazing.
My details are:
DOB: 22/06/1984
Time of Birth: 06:50 am
I want to switch my job, but am not able to make it and quit at the last moment.
Please tell me by probably when i'll be able to get a good job.
Respected Sir,
ReplyDeleteI am Raj from Delhi. i don't have the exact time and date of birth. But as per my knowledge, my DOB is Dec. 16th, 1981 and birth time is around 2:30 AM.Right now, i am doing job in delhi.Could you please let me know whether i should proceed with my job in future or I should go for my business? Which will be the best option for me? I will be very thankful to you.
DEAR SUNIL,
ReplyDeleteYOU HAVE NOT MENTIONED TIME OF BIRTH IN YOUR DETAILS. ANYHOW, FOR GETTING THE BEST RESULTS BY MAKING SPECIAL WORSHIP IN NARARATRA, YOU SHOULD READ DURGA SAPTSHATI DAILY. KEEP FAST AND HAVE FAITH IN MA DURGA .
YOU WILL GET MARRIED IN YEAR 2010. FOR OBTAINING FAST RESULTS YOU SHOULD OFFER WATER TO LORD SURYA DAILY.
OK
DEAR ANONYMOUS,
ReplyDeleteYOU HAVE NEITHER MENTIONED YOUR NAME NOR THE PLACE OF BIRTH. I HAVE ASSUMED THAT YOU ARE BORN IN DELHI OR SURROUNDING AREA.
MOON IN YOUR TENTH HOUSE MAKES INSTABILITY IN YOUR JOB. IN 2011 YOU MAY GET A CHANCE FOR GOOD AND STABLE JOB. YOU MAY WEAR A YELLOW SAPPHIRE AND A PEARL TO GET BEST RESULTS IN YOU PROFESSIONAL LIFE.
OK
DEAR RAJ,
ReplyDeleteON THE BASIS OF DETAIlS PROVIDED BY YOU, I HAVE PREPARED YOUR HOROSCOPE. YOU APPEAR TO BE SHARP MINDED AND JOLLY TYPE PERSON WITH MIND ALWAYS WANDERING.
YOU SHOULD NOT THINK OF CHANGING THE JOB TILL APRIL 2010. YOU CAN THINK OF BUSINESS AFTER THAT BUT BEWARE OF THE CHEATINGS IN THE BUSINESS.
WISH YOU SUCCESS.