Chaitra Navratri 2024: According to Brahmapuran, on the auspicious day of Chaitra Sud Ekam, Lord Brahma initiated the creation. This is also mentioned in Atharvaveda and Shatapatha Brahmin texts. According to mythological belief, Lord Rama sat on the throne on this holy day. And the coronation of Yudhishthir also took place on this day. Why is Akhand Diva celebrated during Navratri? How many types of Navratri are there? Know what has special importance…
Auspicious time of Ghatasthapana:
The auspicious time for Ghatasthapana is from 12:20 to 12:55 pm. Therefore, Mataji's picture should be placed in the east direction on a white or red colored post along with wheat, moong, Akshat, Kalash, quince, Asopalva leaves or mango leaves and Rs. 1.25. This Navratri has special significance for the worship and spiritual accomplishment of Kuldevi, Gayatri, Mahakali.
Establishment:
Wheat, Moong, Akshat, Kalash, Quince, Asopalav leaves or Mango leaves, Rs. 1.25, install Mataji's image on white or red colored cloth and many devotees worship by consuming salt-free items. Ayurvedic gurus recommend for health. For. Worship of Kuldevi, Gayatri, Mahakali, Baglamukhi is considered to be quickly fruitful. Many devotees regularly recite Devi Kavach, Gayatri Chalisa or Shatak. If a person is not able to do special worship or fast of Mataji, then he can also observe the fast. Mataji is also pleased by offering rose, lotus or Jasud flowers on the idol of Mataji.
Why is Kalash established?
- If there are diseases in the house then the Kalash helps in removing them.
- Establishing the Kalash brings peace in the house. Kalash is considered to bring happiness and prosperity.
- Kalash is also considered to be the form of Lord Ganesha, it removes obstacles in work.
- The Kalash installed on Navratri removes the negative energy from the surrounding.
- A Kalash kept in the house makes the atmosphere devotional. This increases concentration in worship.
Chanting of which mantras is beneficial during Navratri?
Various forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped during Chaitra Navratri. A lot of Tantra activities are performed during Chaitra Navratri. Devotees perform penance on these days to attain special attainments. Any special chanting or penance during Navratri should be done only under the guidance of the Guru. Common people should chant Devi Mantra on Navratri. The Goddess should be worshiped normally. Ram's name can also be chanted. Donate to little girls, respect them. Durga Saptashati or Kalika Purana can also be recited along with the ritual.
What is the most important thing in Navratri?
Chaitra Navratri is a great festival of worship of Mother Goddess. These days, along with worshiping God, one should also make donations. Donate food and money to needy people. -Donate fruits like banana, mango, papaya etc. to those fasting on Navratri.
How many types of Navratri are there?
Northan will be completed in Vanjoy Muhurta on Ramnam Day on 21st April. It is noteworthy that Navratri is celebrated four times a year, of which Chaitra and Shardiya are the major festivals. At the same time, there are secret Northans in Maha and Ashadh. Kalash is established on the first day of Navratri and nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped on these days. Among the four Navratri of the year, this Navratri is considered to have special importance for attaining Sadhana Siddhi. Apart from this, this Navratri is considered very important for increasing spiritual energy, worship of Navadurga, Sahasra Archan, Rajopachar and Gayatri rituals as well as Mantra-Tantra Sadhana and worship.
Which forms of Goddess are worshipped?
- Unit- Worship and establishment of Mata Shailputri
- Beeja- Mata Brahmacharini Puja
- Teej- Mata Chandraghanta Puja
- Fourth- Mata Kushmanda Puja
- Fifth- Mata Skandmata Puja
- Sixth- Worship of Mother Katyay
- Seventh- Mata Kalratri Puja
- Eighth- Mother Mahagauri
- Ramnom- Mata Siddhidatri
- Dasham-Navratri Cradle
What is the rule of lighting the flame?
According to the astrologer, according to mythological beliefs, this great festival which lasts for nine days is the best time to get the blessings of Mother Goddess. Meanwhile, devotees observe a fast for nine days to please the Mother Goddess. Along with setting up the Kalash, there is a rule of lighting the Akhand Jyot from the first day of Navratri. The first day of Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of a new Samvatsara known as Shalivahana Shaka Samvat, while Vikram Samvat begins with Kartak Sud Ekam, a very important festival in Hinduism. It is an ancient and religious festival, the belief about which has been going on. This fast continues even today from ages, there is mention of Shrimad Devi in Bhagwat also, the fast is started by making a ghat on the first day and worshiping for nine days and single-minded devotion is done with celibacy. Fasting or fasting.
Why is Akhand Diya lit during Navratri?
A lamp burning with unbroken flame is an indicator of economic prosperity. The heat of the lamp should be felt all around, 4 fingers above the lamp. It is believed that this type of lamp brings good luck. If the flame of the lamp gives a color like gold, then the lamp compensates for the loss of wealth in your life and also brings the message of progress in business and job. Apart from Navratri, many people keep lighting Akhand Jyot throughout the year. A person gets all kinds of happiness from this unbroken light that lasts for 1 year. It is believed that lighting Akhand Jyot throughout the year removes Vaastu defects from the house.
What will happen if the continuous flame goes out?
It is considered inauspicious for the Akhand Jyoti to go out without any reason. The wick of this flame should not be changed continuously. Lighting a lamp is also inauspicious. By doing this the disease increases and important functions get disrupted. The work of adding or changing ghee in Akhand Jyot should be done by the practitioner only. No other person can do this work.