Maa Durga-Navratri Celebration, Importance of Nine Days.

Maa Durga-Navratri Celebration, Importance of Nine Days

Maa Durga and Nine evils of Life

The film, television, and storybooks of the Maa Durga-Navratri celebration show the devil of ugly face, cruel nature which kills and eats humans, but actually, there are no devils in real life.
In real life, the evils are our ego, sorrow, greed, jealousy, lust, anger, attachment, fear, inertia, and feel.
We have to kill all these devils from our life. This is a somewhat difficult task and to overcome this the worships of the Maa Durga in Navratri are the source of energy that helps to kill these devils.

 

• Kama (Lust): Lust is not just physical (sexual) attraction but desires for unnecessary things
• Krodh (Anger): Anger is a fleeting feeling
• Lobh (Greed): Greed is a selfish and intense desire that is unnecessary.
• Moh (Attachment): The affection towards the things which is not ours.
• Irsha (Jealousy): By comparing to others, as well as the feeling that I must have what others have.
• Ahankar (Ego): Ego is the pride of a person in which others are underestimated
• Nafrat (feel): Hate and dislike, everyone who comes in contact with you. Always showing fault and mistreating others.
• Jadta (Inertia): Inertia is a mentality to remain unchanged or tendency to do nothing.
• Darr (Fear): Fear is an anonymous feeling triggered by fear, pain or the threat of harm.

 

The worship of the Maa Durga is the source of energy which helps to kill these devils and succors peace to the worshiper.

In these nine days each day, we take commitment to destroy one evil from our mind. After these nine days, the tenth day is "Vijaya dashmi" which is the win over all these negativity.

Maa Durga Arati

Durge durgat bhaari tujvin sansari l

anath nathe ambe karunaa vistari l

vaari vaari janma maranaate vari l

haari padalo aata sankat nivaari ll 1 ll

jaydevi jaydevi jay mahishasurmathani l

survar ishwar- warde tarak sanjivani ll

Tribhuvan bhuvani pahata tujh aisi nahi l

chari shramale parantu na bolave kahi l

saahi vivad karita padalo pravahi l

te tu bhakta lagi pavasi lavlahi ll 2 ll

jaydevi jaydevi jay mahishasurmardini l

survar ishwar- warde tarak sanjivani ll

Prasana vadane prasana hosi nijdasa l

klesham pasuni sodavi todi bhavapasha l

ambe tuj vachun kon purvil aasha l

narhari tallin zala pad pankajalesha ll 3 ll

jaydevi jaydevi jay mahishasurmathani l

survar ishwar- warde tarak sanjivani ll

Importance of Nine Days Maa Durga Navratri Celebration

Shailaputri:

                                 Shailaputri

The first day of the Navratri is associated and celebrates for "Shailaputri-Daughter of Mountain". This incarnation of the Maa Durga is the collective power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. she is riding the Nandi, with a 'Trishul' and 'lotus' in her right and left hand respectively.

 Brahmacharini:

Brahmacharini

The second day of the Navratri is of "Brahmacharini". This incarnation of mother Parvati is also known as Tapascharini, Aparna and Uma. She gives wisdom and knowledge, emancipation and endowment of peace and prosperity. She is a symbol of bliss and calm.

Chandraghanta:

                                Chandraghanta

The third day of Navratri is the worship of Chandraghanta - a symbol of spiritual and internal power. Chandraghanta relieves her worshipper from unnecessary enemies and obstacles and provides happiness in life. She is a symbol of beauty and bravery.

Kushmanda:

Kushmanda

The fourth day of Navratri is of Goddess Kushmanda- the creative power of the universe. She is associated with nature and vegetation. She is shown with eight arms and sits on a Tiger.  Her worshipper blessed with good health, energy, wealth and strength.

Skandamata:

Skandamata

The fifth day of Navratri Goddess Skandamata- mother of Skanda (Kartikeya). She is a symbol of a mother's strength when her child is in danger. She is riding a lion with four arms, and holding her baby. She blessed her devotees with happiness, peace, and prosperity.

Katyayana:

Katyayana

The sixth day of Navratri is of Goddess Katyayana. she is the most violent incarnation of Goddess Aadya-Shakti, called as the warrior goddess. Goddess Katyayana blessed and ensures her worshipper with harmony and peace in married life.

  

Kalaratri:

Kalaratri 

The seventh day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri - the most ferocious incarnation of Goddess Durga. She kills the demons Sumbha and Nisumbha to remove darkness from the universe and destroy ignorance. She ensures the devotees that the Maa Durga will protect them from harm.

 Mahagauri:

Mahagauri

The eighth day of Navratri is of Maa Mahagauri- a symbol of intelligence and peace also known as Shwetambardhara. she is the most beautiful incarnation of Goddess Aadya-Shakti. She removes all sins of her devotees and purifies the souls.

Siddhidatri:

                                    Siddhidatri

The last day of Navratri is dedicated to Siddhidatri Devi.  She is appeared with red saree and sits on the lion, having two right and two left hands, in which right-hand contains chakra and a bulgeon while the left hand contains lotus and Shellfish. She has possessed all types of Siddhis and immediately pleased with her worshipper.

108 Names Of Maa Durga and their meanings

1. Aadya:- The Initial reality
2. Aarya:-Goddess
3. Abhavya:- Improper or fear-causing
4. Aeindri:- Power of God Indra
5. Agnijwaala:-One who is poignant like fire
6. Ahankaara:-One with Pride
7. Ameyaa:-One who is beyond measure
8. Ananta:-One who is Infinite or beyond measure
9. Ananta:-The Infinite
10. Anekashastrahasta:-Possessor of many hands weapons
11. AnekastraDhaarini:-Possessor of many missile weapons
12. Anekavarna:-One who has many complexions
13. Aparna:-One who doesn't eat even leaves while fasting
14. Apraudha:-One who never gets old
15. Bahula:-One who is in various forms
16. Bahulaprema:-One who is loved by all
17. Balaprada:-The bestower of strength
18. Bhaavini:-The Beautiful Woman
19. Bhaavya:-Represents Future
20. Bhadrakaali:-Fierce form of Kali
21. Bhavaani:-The abode of the universe
22. Bhavamochani:-The absolver of the universe
23. Bhavaprita:-One who is loved by the universe
24. Bhavya:-With Magnificence
25. Braahmi:-Power of God Brahma
26. Brahmavaadini:-One who is present everywhere
27. Buddhi:-Intelligence
28. Buddhida:-The bestower of wisdom
29. Chaamunda:-Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons)
30. Chandaghanta:-One who has mighty bells
31. Chanda Munda Vinashini:-Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda
32. Chinta:-Tension
33. Chita:-Death-bed
34. Chiti:-The thinking mind
35. Chitra:-The Picturesque
36. Chittarupa:-One who is in thought-state
37. Dakshakanya:-Daughter of Daksha
38. Dakshayaj:-avinaashini - The interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha
39. Devamata:-Mother Goddess
40. Durga:-The Invincible
41. Ekakanya:-The girl child
42. Ghorarupa:-Having a fierce outlook
43. Gyaana:-Full of Knowledge
44. Jalodari:-Abode of the ethereal universe
45. Jaya:-The Victorious
46. Kaalaratri:-Goddess who is black like night
47. Kaishori:-The adolescent
48. Kalamanjiiraranjini:-Wearing a musical anklet
49. Karaali:-The Violent
50. Katyayani:-One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan
51. Kaumaari:-The adolescent
52. Komaari:-The beautiful adolescent
53. Kriya:-Nitya- The eternal one
54. Krrooraa:-Brutal (on demons)
55. Lakshmi:-Goddess of Wealth
56. Maaheshvari:-Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva)
57. Maatangi:-Goddess of Matanga
58. MadhuKaitabhaHantri:-Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha
59. Mahaabala:-Having immense strength
60. Mahatapa:-With severe penance
61. MahishasuraMardini:-Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura
62. Mahodari:-One who has a huge belly which stores the universe
63. Manah:-Mind
64. Matangamunipujita:-Worshipped by Sage Matanga
65. Muktakesha:-One who has open tresses
66. Narayani:-The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma)
67. Nishumbha Shumbha Hanani:-Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha
68. Paatala:-Red in color
69. Paatalavati:-Wearing red-color attire
70. Parameshvari:-The Ultimate Goddess
71. Pattaambaraparidhaana:-Wearing a dress made of leather
72. Pinaakadharini:-One who holds the trident of Shiva
73. Pratyaksha:-One who is real
74. Praudha:-One who is old
75. Praudha:-One who is old
76. Purushaakriti:-One who takes the form of a man
77. Ratnapriya:-Adorned or loved by jewels
78. Raudramukhi:-One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra
79. Saadhvi:-The Sanguine
80. Sadagati:-Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation)
81. Sarvaastradhaarini:-Possessor of all the missile weapons
82. Sarvadaanavaghaatini:-Possessing the power to kill all the demons
83. Sarvamantramayi:-One who possess all the instruments of thought
84. Sarvashaastramayi:-One who is deft in all theories
85. Sarvasuravinasha:-Destroyer of all demons
86. Sarvavahanavahana:-One who rides all vehicles
87. Sarvavidya:-Knowledgeable
88. Sati:-One who got burned alive
89. Satta:-One who is above all
90. Satya:-The truth
91. Satyanandasvarupini:-Form of Eternal bliss
92. Savitri:-Daughter of the Sun God Savitr
93. Shaambhavi:-Consort of Shambhu
94. Shivadooti:-Ambassador of Lord Shiva
95. Shooldharini:-One who holds a monument
96. Sundari:-The Gorgeous
97. Sursundari:-Extremely Beautiful
98. Tapasvini:-one who is engaged in penance
99. Trinetra:-One who has three-eyes
100. Vaarahi:-One who rides on Varaha
101. Vaishnavi:-The invincible
102. Vandurga:-Goddess of forest
103. Vikrama:-Violent
104. Vimalauttkarshini:-One who provides joy
105. Vishnumaya:-Spell of Lord Vishnu
106. Vriddhamaata:-The old mother (loosely)
107. Yati:-Ascetic, one who renounces the world
108. Yuvati:-The Woman

Maa Durga-Navratri Celebration Colours:-

Day 1: Yellow
For the symbol of nature and the color for this day is yellow- the symbol of joy.
Day 2: Green
The color for peace, prosperity, and grace green color.
Day 3: Grey
On the third day- for tranquility, prosperity in life, the symbol of bravery is gray.

Day 4: Orange
The orange color on this day represents brightness, happiness and energy.
Day 5: White
white color represents purity on the fifth day.
Day 6: Red
The red color represents the anger of the Goddess towards the demons.

Day 7: Dark blue
the most fierce form of Goddess Durga  is represented by the dark blue color.

Day 8: Pink
self-refinement and social hope represented by pink color.

Day 9: Violet
violet represents aspiration and power.

This is all about the Maa Durga-Navratri Celebration and the Importance of Nine Days.  Now tell me the 12 forms of kali.