Navratri 2018: Maha Navami Puja Vidhi, Muhurat and wishes
From puja rituals to muhurat, here's everything you need to know about Maha Navami...
The ninth day of the Navratri festival is called as Maha Navami. It is the final day of worship before Vijaya Dashami, the end of Navratri.
In the 9 days of Navratri, the worshiping of the nine forms of Goddess Durga- Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandharghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidathri must be adhered as per the divine law mentioned in sacred scriptures.
Every day during Navratri, the dedicated manifestation of Goddess Durga is worshiped in a specific manner, which includes the color of the attire you wear. Know which Goddess must be worshiped with what color. Read here.
On the day of Navami, Goddess Durga is worshipped in different forms in different parts of the country. While mostly people worship Maa Siddhidatri, some worship Maa Saraswati—the deity of knowledge and wisdom too.
From puja rituals to muhurat, here's everything you need to know about Maha Navami...
According to mythological stories, Devi Durga's battle against Mahishasur, the king of demons lasted for nine days. The ninth day is the final day before the Goddess won over the evil with her power and wisdom. So Maha Navami is also considered the eve of starting anything new on Vijaya Dashami.
The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to the worshiping of Maa Siddhidatri. On this day, worship Maa Durga wearing pink colored clothes and offer pink flowers.
Here are the Navami Puja timings for this year, according to Drikpanchang.com
Navami Tithi begins from 12:49 on October 17.Navami Tithi ends on 15:28 on October 18.
A special ritual of Navami hom is done at the end of Navami puja.It is also believed that puja done on this day is equivalent to puja done on all the nine days of the Navratri festival.
In some places, ancient tradition of Navami bali or sacrifice of animals is still practiced.
On The Pious Occasion Of Mahanavami,May Maa Durga Fulfill All Of Your Wishes.Happy Mahanavami
Chand Ki Chandani, Basant Ki Bahar,Phoolon Ki Khushboo Apno Ka Pyar,Mubarak Ho Aapko Maha Navami Ka Tyohar,Happy Maha Navami!
Ambe! Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali,Jay Durge Khappar Wali!Tere Hi Gun Gaye Bharati,O Maiya! Hum Sab Utaare Teri Aarti!Happy Maha Navami!