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[WHAT IS] Vaikuntha Ekadashi
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Vaishnavism (Worship of Vishnu) culture believes that ‘Vaikuntha Dwaram’ or ‘the gate to Lord's Inner Sanctum’ is opened on this day. The Margashirsha shukla paksha ekadashi in lunar calendar is known as a 'Mokshada Ekadashi'. Special prayers, yagnas, discourses and speeches are arranged at Vishnu temples across the world on this auspicious day.
According the to Vishnu Purana, fasting on Vaikuntha Ekadashi is equivalent to fasting on the remaining 23 Ekadashis of the (Hindu) year. However according to Vaishnava tradition fasting is mandatory on all Ekadashi of both Shukla paksha and Krishna paksha. Fasting on Ekadashi is considered holier than any other religious observation.
Vishnu opened the gate of Vaikuntham (his abode) for two demons in spite of their being against him. They also asked for the boon that whoever listens to their story and sees the image of Vishnu coming out of the door (called Dwar), called Vaikunth Dwar, will reach Vaikunth as well. Temples all over India make a door kind of structure on this day for devotees to walk through.
According to Padma Purana, the female energy of Vishnu slayed the demon Muran and protects the 'Devas'. This happened on the eleventh day of lunar month during the sun's journey in the Dhanurrashi or Dhanu Rashi. Impressed by the act, Vishnu names her as 'Ekadashi' and gives her the boon that those who worship 'Ekadashi' on the day of her victory over Muran would reach 'Vaikunth' (His abode).
Benefits - Vaikuntha Ekadashi is also known as Mukkoti Ekadashi. It is believed that Vaikuntha Dwaram or the gate of Lord's inner sanctum is opened on this day and devotees who observe fast on Vaikuntha Ekadashi attain salvation by going to Heaven.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is very important day for Tirumala Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam. Other famous temples like Guruvayoor SriKrishna temple in Kerala, Rajagopalaswami temple, Mannargudi, etc have the special dwars for the devotees.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is known as Swarga Vathil Ekadashi in Malayalam Calendar followed by people of Kerala.
Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence.
At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.
Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.
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[WHAT IS] Why do people pierce their body with hooks and lance during Thaipusam?
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But today in some instances, Lord Muruga devotees pull heavy chariots with hooks attached to their bodies - this is a very recent trend.
Such practices are not mentioned in Hindu Holy Scriptures. In Holy books, body is quite often mentioned as the temple in which Brahman resides. ‘Vel’ was presented to Lord Muruga by Mother Parvati to vanquish the demons and not to pierce his body. Even the stories associated with taking Kavadi has nothing to with body piercing.
But piercing cheeks and tongue with ‘vel’ is a common practice by devotees of Lord Muruga. In Malaysia, it goes a step forward and some devotees pull heavy objects up the Batu Caves using hooks attached to the body.
Most people perform such piercing to fulfill their wishes. They believe that Muruga will be easily pleased, if the degree of such antics are increased.
Ignorance of the basic tenants of Hinduism is the reason behind such practices. People get nothing but mental satisfaction and bodily pain from such piercing.
But these practices have been taking place for thousands of years and several symbolisms have been attached to these practices.
Piercing of the tongue is done to stop the speech and thereby to concentrate fully on the Lord.
Another symbolism states that it is to show that the physical body is a ‘maya’ and ultimate aim is to merge with the Brahman. There are several other symbolisms.
Most devotees enter into a trance during the piercing mainly due to the excessive drumming and chanting. They claim that they experience no pain during piercing and even after the ritual.
Adi Shankaracharya speaks about rituals like this:
Rituals are like blankets that veil the truth. They are nets to trap our intellect, forcing us to confine our consciousness to the superficial values of the manifest world. The thinking of a person who believes exclusively in ritual practices becomes confined to this little world. Subtle thoughts of the mind and tender feelings of heart become outward oriented. Such a person begins to believe that everything can be accomplished with the help of rituals.
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[WHY?] Why is the Ganesha idol immersed in water after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival?
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Hindus worship Brahman or the Supreme Soul present in all animate and inanimate, but for a majority of the people it is not possible to worship this formlessness. They need a form to pray to, to seek help, to cry, and to take blessings. Ganesha is ‘OM’ the primordial sound or the first ‘Vaak.’ Nirguna Para Brahman takes the form of Ganesha.
Clay and water is mixed to give form to the formlessness. Each person brings Ganesha in clay idol form into the home. This is the Supreme Being arriving at home. After the celebrations, it is time to accept the eternal cosmic law that which took form has to become formless again. It is a never ending cycle (Chakra).
The formlessness giving way to form and then moving again towards formlessness. Each year, Ganesha arrives to teach us that:
Forms change, but the Supreme Truth remains the same. Body perishes, but the Brahman residing in it remains constant. This body becomes energy for another, but the source of energy is the same. Bliss is achieved when we realize this.
The act also symbolizes the concept of Moksha, or liberation, in Hinduism. Osho says – ‘Absolute unclinging. That is what is meant by Moksha – freedom – no clinging, not even to gods.’
Thus we create Ganesha out of clay, worship it and later it is submerged (Visarjan).
Important TIP: Use only clay Ganesh idols and please do not throw plastic in water. Perform a symbolic immersion in a bucket of water and then use it to water the plants.
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Guru Purnima
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On this day, disciples offer puja (worship) or pay respect to their Guru (Spiritual Guide). It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, in the month of Ashadh (June–July) of the Shaka Samvat, Indian national calendar and Hindu calendar. Traditionally the festival is celebrated by Buddhists in honour of the lord Buddha who gave His first sermon on this day at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Hindus celebrate it in honour of the great sage Vyasa, who is seen as one of the greatest gurus in ancient Hindu traditions and a symbol of the Guru-shishya tradition. Vyasa was not only believed to have been born on this day, but also to have started writing the Brahma Sutras on ashadha sudha padyami, which ends on this day. Their recitations are a dedication to him, and are organised on this day, which is also known as Vyasa Purnima.
The festival is common to all spiritual traditions in Hinduism, where it is an expression of gratitude toward the teacher by his/her disciple. Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to the Guru, during the Chaturmas, a four-month period during the rainy season, when they choose seclusion and stay at one chosen place; some also give discourses to the local public. Students of Indian classical music, which also follows the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Diwali Puja, How to do Diwali Puja, Diwali Puja Preparations
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The worship of the Goddess Laksmi (goddess of wealth) is the main event on Diwali. How to perform this puja at home? We give below a complete step by step guide to perform the Lakshmi puja. Amidst the celebrations of Diwali with firecrackers and lights, it is very essential to perform the puja to get her blessings and maintain peace and prosperity all the year round.
Lakshmi Puja consists of a combined puja of five deities:
Ganesha is worshiped at the beginning of every auspicious act as Vighnaharta;
Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in her three forms - Mahalakshmi (the goddess of wealth and money), Mahasaraswati (the goddess of books and learning), and Mahakali;
Kuber (the treasurer of the gods) is also worshiped.
Keep the house clean
It is extremely important to keep the house spotlessly clean and pure on Diwali. That is the reason why prior to few days before diwali, the house should be cleaned and all junk items in the house should be disposed. Goddess Lakshmi likes cleanliness. All clutters in the house should be thrown away. It is said that Goddess Laksmi will visit the cleanest house first. This is also the reason why the broom is worshiped on this day with offerings of haldi (turmeric) and kumkum (vermilion).
Things that are required
The general things required for Diwali Puja are idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, flowers, haldi, kumkum, rice grains, paan leaves, fruits, sweets, camphor, dry fruits, mango leaves, kalash, a new cloth.
How to place the idol?
Spread a new cloth on a raised platform. Place a handful of grains in the centre. A kalash (pitcher) made of gold, silver, copper, or terracotta is placed on the grains. Fill three-fourth of the kalash with water and place a betel nut, a flower, a coin, and some rice grains in it. Arrange five kinds of leaves or mango leaves in the kalash.
Place a small dish on the kalash and fill it with rice grains. Draw a lotus with turmeric powder ( haldi ) over the rice grains. Now the idol of Goddess Laksmi is placed on the over it, along with coins.
In front of the kalash , place the idol of Ganesha on the right (South-West direction).
Place ink and books related to your business or occupation on the platform.
How to start the diwali puja?
1. Light a lamp and begin the puja by offering kumkum, haldi, and flowers to the platform on which the kalash is placed.
2. Then offer haldi, kumkum, and flowers to the water that is to be used for the puja . This water is used to invoke the river goddesses to be part of this water.
3. Sprinkle this water on all puja utensils to purify them.
4. Offer haldi, kumkum, and flowers to the kalash on which the idol of Lakshmi is placed.
5. Take some flowers in your hand, close your eyes and think of goddess Lakshmi and then offer the flowers to the idol. Invoke goddess Lakshmi by reciting the Vedic mantras addressed to her or the mantras mentioned in the Puranas.
6. Place the idol of Lakshmi in a plate and bathe it with panchamrit (a mixture of milk, ghee, curds, honey, and sugar) and water and then with water containing some gold ornament or a pearl. Wipe the idol clean and place it back on the kalash . Instead of putting the idol on a plate and then putting it back you can just sprinkle water and panchamrit on the idol with a flower.
7. Offer sandal paste, haldi, saffron paste, kumkum, and gulal to the goddess. Offer a garland to the goddess. Offer flowers, especially the marigold flowers and leaves of Bel (wood apple tree).
8. Now light dhoop and incense sticks.
9. Make an offering of sweets, fruits, betel nut and coconut .
10. Then worship the ink and business books. You can write "Shubha Labh" on the first page of the business book and draw a Swastika in the clockwise direction with kumkum.
11. Make an offering of batasha and puffed rice. This is the prasad which after the puja can be placed in the safe where you keep money and jewelry. Worship this safe as a symbol of Lord Kuber
12. There is laksmi katha which you read in front of the idol while offering flowers in between.
13. Finally, perform the arati for goddess Lakshmi.
14. Now that the puja is over, distribute prasad. Lamps are lit to welcome the goddess. They are believed to light up Her path.
Things to remember
1. A peaceful and sublime atmosphere should prevail during the puja.
2. Always remember that Goddess Laksmi hates loud noise. So just use a small bell while performing the aarti.
3. Do not clap hands, as is the practice when performing aarti for other gods.
4. Do not light crackers while the puja is on or immediately after it.
5. Light up your house with diyas and candles.
6. Some people also draw small footsteps (symbolizing the foot of Goddess Laksmi) in the house with rice powder.
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Dhanteras Puja 2011
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Dhanteras is celebrated on Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha. Apart from Dev Dhanvantri, Goddess Lakshmi and God Kuber are worshipped on this day. Yam Dev is also offered Deep Dan on this day. it is believed, worshipping Lord Yam on this day cancel any premature death. After worshiping Yam Dev, a lamp should be lit on the entrance door facing the south direction for the whole night. Few coins and kodi are put in this lamp.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat
Pradosh Kal: Pradosh Kal is the time of 2 hours 24 minutes after sunset. Deep Dan and Lakshmi Pujan is considered auspicious during this time. On 24th October 2011, sunset time will be from 17:44 to 20:08 in Delhi. During this period, Taurus Lagna will be the fixed Lagna from 19:05 to 20:08. The mahurat time will bring wealth in Home and family.
Chaughadia Muhurat
Amrit Muhurat from 06:10 to 07:37am
Shub Muhurat from 09:04 to 10:32 am
Char Muhurat from 17:49 to 19:22
Labh Muhurat from 22:27 to 24:00
Worshiping in the above mentioned Labh Muhurat increases the benefits. By the auspiciousness of Subh Muhurat, individual gets favorable health, wealth and longevity. Worshipping is Amrit Muhurat is considered to be most favorable.
Auspicious Muhurat in Evening
The time of Pradosh Kal,fixed Lagna from 19:05 to 20:08 will be the most auspicious for the Pujan of Dhanteras.
What to purchase on Dhanteras
Bringing home the silver idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, increases wealth, success and growth at house, offices and business organisation. Lord Dhanwantri appeared in sea with an urn, hence, there is a tradition of buying utensils of this day. It is believed buying utensils or silver increases their count by 13 times. Also, buying seeds of dried coriander and keeping them in house increases wealth. On the day of Diwali, these seeds are sown in garden or farms. These seeds are the symbol of growth and wealth increment in a person’s life.
Dhanteras Pujan
The worshipping of Dhanteras should be done in Subh Muhurat. First of all 13 lamps should be lighted and Kuber in the Locker should be worshipped. Lord Kuber is worshipped and offered flowers and it is said the I worship you Kuber lord who sits on the best plane similar to Garudamani, holding Gadha in both the hands and wearing crown on head, dear friend of lord Shiva. After this worship with incense sticks, lamps, Navedy and chant the following mantra:
'यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धन-धान्य अधिपतये
धन-धान्य समृद्धि मे देहि दापय स्वाहा ।'
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Legends Of Diwali/Deepawali, Diwali/Deepawali History
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There are many legends associated with the origin of the festival of lights. The fesitval is dedicated to various gods and goddesse. The basic ideology behid the celebration is the abundance of autumn harvest. The other legends associated with the deepavali festival are given below:
The Legends of Diwali
Goddess Lakshmi: It is said that during the churning of the ocean (samudra-manthan), Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth, was incarnated on the new moon day (amaavasyaa) of the Kartik month. Hence the association of Diwali with Goddess Lakshmi.
Vishnu Rescued Lakshmi: On this very day, Lord Vishnu rescued Lakshmi from the prison of King Bali. Lord Vishnu was in his fifth incarnation as Vaman-avtaara. This is another reason of worshiping Ma Larkshmi on Diwali.
Lakshmi, Kali, and Saraswati: Diwali also celebrates the gracious nature of the three goddesses. Dhanteras (two days before Diwali) is dedicated to Lakshmi. Her blessings are essential for a prosperous life. Kali-Chudash (the day before Diwali) is dedicated to Maha Kali. We seek Her strength, physical, mental and spiritual to maintain the wealth we have to lead a happy life. Diwali is also dedicated to goddess Saraswati. Knowledge is the ultimate wealth as it cannot be taken away from you and it often defeats brute force.
Krishna Killed Narakaasur: On the day before Diwali, Lord Krishna killed the demon king Narakaasur. He rescued 16,000 women from his prison. The celebration of this freedom went on for two days including the Diwali day as a victory festival.
The Return of the Pandavas: According to the great epic 'Mahabharata', when the Pandavas appeared from their 12 years of banishment, it was 'Kartik Amavashya'. The subjects who loved the Pandavas celebrated the day by lighting the earthen lamps.
The Victory of Rama: According to the epic 'Ramayana', it was the new moon day of Kartik when Lord Ram, Ma Sita, and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after conquering Lanka and defeating Ravana. The citizens of Ayodhya decorated the entire city with the earthen lamps and brightened it like never before. The darkest night of the year was transformed to a glorious morning as Rama returned to his ancestral kingdom of Ayodhya.
Coronation of Vikramaditya: One of the greatest Hindu King Vikramaditya was coronated on the Diwali day.
Navaratri Nine Avatars - 9 Forms of Maa Durga
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First day of Navratri - Kalasha Sthapana (Kalasha Pooja) or Ghata Sthapana - Shailaputri Puja
Second day of Navratri - Preeti Dwitiya - Brahmacharini Puja
Third day of Navaratri - Chandrakanta pooja or Chandraghanta puja
Fourth day of Navaratri - Kushmanda pooja
Fifth day of Navratri - Skandamata Puja - Lalitha Panchami
Sixth day of Navratri - Katyayani Puja - Maha Shashti or Durga Shashti
Seventh day of Navratri - Kaalratri Pooja - Durga Saptami or Maha Sapthami
Eighth day of Navaratri - Maha Gauri Pooja - (Durgashtami Puja/Maha Ashtami/Veerashtami)
Ninth day of Navaratri - Siddhidatri Puja - (Mahanavami/Maharnavami or Durga Navami)
Tenth day of Navratri - Aparajitha Puja or Shami Pooja - Vijaya Dashami or Dasara
Nine Forms Of Maa Durga Devi:
Mata Shailputri - First Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Shailputri is a daughter of ‘Parvata raju’ (mountain king) – Himalaya / Himvanth. She is the first among nine avatars of Durga and worshiped on the First day of Navaratri . In her previous birth, she was ‘Sati Bhavani Mata’, the daughter of King Daksha. Mata Shailputri, also known as Parvati got married with Lord Shiva. On the first day of Durga Navratri, Paravathi Devi she is worshipped. Mata Shailputri holds a ‘Trishul’, a weapon, in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand. She rides on bull. She has pleasant smile and blissful looks.
Mata Brahmacharini - Second Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Brahmacharini is worshipped on second day of Navarathri. Brahmacharini is the goddess who performed ‘Tapa’ (penance) (Brahma – Tapa , Charini - Performer ). Mata personifies love and loyalty. She holds japa mala in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand. She is also called as ‘Uma’ and ‘Tapacharini’ and provides knowledge and wisdom to her devotees.
Mata Chandraghanta - Third Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Chadraghanta is worshipped on the thrid day of Navratri. She is very bright and charming. Durga Maa is astride a tiger, displays a golden hue to HER skin, possesses ten hands and 3 eyes. Eight of HER hands display weapons while the remaining two are respectively in the mudras of gestures of boon giving and stopping harm. Chandra + Ghanta, meaning supreme bliss and knowledge, showering peace and serenity, like cool breeze in a moonlit night.
Mata Kushmanda - Fourth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Kushmanda is worshipped on the fourth day of Navrathri. . She shines brightly with a laughing face in all ten directions as the Sun. She controls whole Solar system. In her eight hands, she holds several types of weapons in six hands and a rosary and a lotus in remaining hands. She rides on Lion. She likes offerings of ‘Kumhde’, hence her name ‘Kushmanda’ has become popular.
Ma Skanda Mata - Fifth Avatara of Maa Durga: Skanda Mata is worshipped on the fifth Day of Navratri. She had a son ‘Skandaa and holds him on her lap . She has three eyes and four hands; two hands hold lotuses while the other 2 hands respectively display defending and granting gestures. Its said, by the mercy of Skandmata, even the idiot becomes an ocean of knowledge. The great and legendary Sanskrit Scholar Kalidas created his two masterpieces works “Raghuvansh Maha Kavya” and “Meghdoot” by the grace of Skandmata. Mata is considered as a deity of fire. She rides on Lion.
Mata Katyayani - Sixth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Katyayani is worshippedon the the Sixth Day of Navratri. Rishi Katyayan observed a penance to get Jaganmata as his daughter. She blessed him and took birth as his daughter on the bank of river Jamuna for getting Lord Krishna as a husband. She is considered as prime deity of Vraj mandal. Ma Katyayani has three eyes and four hands. . One left hand holds a weapon and the other a lotus She rides on Lion.
Mata Kalratri - Seventh Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Kalaratri is worshipped on the Seventh Day of Navratri . She is dark and black like night, hence she is called as ‘Kalratri’. Her hairs are unlocked and has three eyes and four hands.while the remaining 2 are in the mudras of “giving” and “protecting”. HER vahana is a faithful donkey. The destroyer of darkness and ignorance. She spills out fire from her nostrils. She holds a sharp Sword in her right hand and blesses her devotees with her lower hand. As she blesses her devotees with prosperity, she is also called as ‘Shubhamkari’.
Mata Maha Gauri - Eighth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Maha Gowri is worshipped on the Eight Day of Navratri. Maha Gauri looks as white as moon and jasmine. She has three Eyes and four hands. Peace and compassion radiate from HER being and SHE is often dressed in a white or green sari. SHE holds a drum and a trident and is often depicted riding a bull . Her above left hand is in fearless pose and she holds ‘Trishul’ in her lower left hand. Her above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing mudra.
Mata Siddhidatri - Ninth Avatara of Maa Durga: Mata Siddhidatri is the worshipped on the Ninth Day of Navratri. Maha Shakti gives all the eight siddhis - Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva and Vashitva. According to ‘Devi Puran’, the supreme God Shiva got all these siddhis by worshipping the supreme Goddess Maha Shakti. With her gratitude, his half body has become of Goddess, hence Lord Shiva’s name ‘Ardhanarishvar’ has become famous. According to some sources she drives on Lion. Other sources say, she is seated on lotus. Siddhidatri Devi is worshipped by all Gods, Rushis, Muniswaras, Siddha yogis, and all common devotees who want to attain the religious asset.
Mata sab ko sukh pradan kare !
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Devotees offer different food items to Goddess Durga during 9-days Navratri Durga Puja
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This may differ from place to place in North India and South India.
All the offerings made to the Goddess should be distributed among devotees and to the poor. Though, there are many differences in North and South Indian Naivedyam list, here is a list of Naivedya for all the nine days of Navratri Puja. It can be followed by all regions without any hesitance.
28 September 2011, First day of Navratri, Pratipada: Ghee or products made of ghee. It makes the devotee free from all diseases and makes him healthy.
29 September 2011, Second day of Navratri, Dwitiya: Sugar or the food made with Sugar products. For this Goddess Durga blesses the devotee with fullest happiness and good health.
30 September 2011, Third day of Navratri, Tritiya: Milk or the products prepared with milk. Durga Ma blesses the devotees for this with peace and mental happiness in the life.
30 September 2011, Fourth day of Navratri, Chaturthi: Offer the Goddess the products made with Maida and sugar. It blesses the devotee to get rid of all his sins.
1 October 2011, Fifth day of Navratri, Panchami: Bananas or any other fruits but offering bananas gives psychological maturity for the devotee.
2 October 2011, Sixth day of Navratri, Sashti: Honey or the products made of honey. It makes devotee free from any mental illness and provides them fullest confidence to face any challenge in life with ease.
3 October 2011, Seventh day of Navratri, Saptami: Offer items made of jaggery. It makes the devotee wealthy for all the coming generations.
4 October 2011, Eighth day of Navratri, Ashtami: Offer Coconut or any other product made of coconut water. It makes the devotee happy and prosperous in his life.
5 October 2011, Ninth day of Navratri, Navami: Grains such as wheat, maze, etc on this day makes the devotee free from all his bonds and provides him salvation after his death.
There are different Naivedyam items for Navratri puja in South India, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Is Navratri, mata sab ko kush rakhe
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