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31/10/2024

Shubh Diwali !!! 🙏

As we welcome our divine mother Lakshmi into our homes, May the blessings of Maa Lakshmi preserve your wealth and unveil new opportunities of prosperity in your life.
Let this Diwali burn all your bad times and enter you in good times."

Lakshmi the goddess of wealth, prosperity, auspiciousness, and good fortune, and the wife of Lord Vishnu, she visits devotees and bestows gifts and blessings upon each of them.

To welcome the Goddess, we make preparation by cleaning, decoration with finery and lights, and prepare sweet treats and delicacies as offerings. Devotees believe the happier Lakshmi is with the visit, the more she blesses the family with health and wealth.

On this day, the mothers, who work hard all year, are recognized by the family. Mothers are seen to embody a part of Lakshmi, the good fortune and prosperity of the household.

Goddess Lakshmi's incarnation evolved from the flower of Lotus and it is very precious to Maa Lakshmi. So, to please the Goddess, devotees offer 8 lotus flowers to Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees can offer different coloured roses which include green, red, yellow and white. If you do not find multi-coloured lotus, you can offer red-coloured one. Also, if devotees could not arrange lotus, they can offer jaggery offer to Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali Maha Puja.
Wrap the coconut in a red cloth and place it in front of the idol of Goddess Lakshmi during the auspicious Puja timings. Chant Lakhsmi Beej Mantra and say,
"Hey Lakshmi Mata aap ashtkama par virajman hain, aap humare ghar me niwas bnaye rakhein. Apni kripa se humein falibhoot rakhein. Apki kripa humare parivar par sada bani rahe. After chanting the prayer, keep the wrapped nariyal in your locker.The purpose of Ashta Lakshmi Mantra and Lakshmi Beej Mantra is to eradicate the lack of wealth in life. With this practice, the devotees come out of the cycle of debt. It is believed that by chanting these Mantras wisdom is increased and it brings happiness and properity.

11/10/2024

The Ninth day of Navratri we observe the worship of Goddess Siddhidatri, the 9th form of NavaDurga. On Maha Navami, Maa Durga is worshipped as Mahisasura Mardini which means the Annihilator of the Buffalo Demon.

Siddhi means supernatural power or the ability to achieve a sense of the ultimate source of creation and existence and Dhatri means the giver. You would be now able to relate to what Goddess Siddhidatri can boon us with. If we worship her, we may get the ultimate power to realize true existence. She is also said to help remove ignorance. According to the scriptures, there are 8 types of Siddhis – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakyamya, Insh*tva, Vash*tva. She is one of the glorious aspects of Navadurga.

Siddhidatri Devi is depicted to be wearing a red-colored saree and riding over a lion. She holds a lotus in the lower left hand, a shankha in her upper left hand, a chakra in her upper right hand, and a bludgeon in the lower right hand. She sits on a Lotus flower.

Origin

It is believed that Lord Shiva was blessed by Siddhidatri by giving all the eight Siddhis. During the beginning of the creation of the universe, Lord Shiva worshiped AdiParashakti. The Devi was pure energy and had no for. She thus appeared from the left half of Shiva. Lord Shiva was thereafter was also glorified by the name Ardhanariswar.

Significance

Maa Siddhidatri is immediately pleased with her devotees and achieves religion, meaning, work, and salvation in her world. On the 9th day of Navratri, devotees should put all their attention towards the Nirvana cycle. This chakra is located in the middle of our skull. By doing so, the devotees receive the power present in their Nirvana Chakra by the grace of mother Siddhidatri.

Puja Process

- Atma Pooja: Puja is done for self-purification
- Tilak and aachman: Put tilak on forehead and drink holy water from palms.
- Sankalpa: Taking water in hand and making a wish in front of the Goddess.
- Aavahana and Aasan: Offer flowers
- Paadhya: Offer water to Devi’s charan.
- Aachman: Offer Kapoor (camphor) mixed water.
- Dugdha Snan: Offer cow milk for bathing
- Ghrita and Madhusnan: Offer ghee and honey for bathing
- Sharkara and Panchamritsnan: Offer sugar and the panchaamrita bathing.
- Vastra: Offer sari or cloth to wear.
- Chandan: Put Sandalwood tilak on the deity.
- Kumkum, Kajal, Druvapatra and Bilwapatra
- Dhoop and Deepam
- Prasad

Day 9 – Peacock green
Peacock green signifies the fulfillment of wishes. On this day, Goddess Siddhidhatri is worshipped. Day 9, also referred to as Navami, denotes the end of the nine-day festival. The festival ends with Vijayadashami or Dussehra on the day 10. Dusshehra denotes the triumph of good over evil.

Maa Siddhidatri Mantra
Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah॥
Siddha Gandharva Yakshadyairasurairamarairapi।
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini॥

Stuti:
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita।
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

10/10/2024

The eighth day of Navratri or the third day of Durga Puja, Maha Ashtami, celebrates Maa Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. People worship Maa Mahagauri on this day, who is known for bestowing her devotees with wealth and an opulent lifestyle, and removing all their sufferings.

Praying to Maa Durga during Ashtami can help rid one of all their problems and sins. Ashtami fast also holds significance as it brings prosperity and luck.

Goddess Mahagauri is depicted with four hands, carrying a Trishul in one right hand and keeping Abhaya Mudra in the second right hand. She has a Damaru in one left hand and keeps the second left hand in Varada Mudra.

Maha means “great” and Gauri means “white.” According to mythology, the mother bestows blessings onto her worshippers as well as banishes all forms of dread and grief from their life. Apart from this, a person advances in life, succeeds, and vanquishes his enemies thanks to the wisdom the mother imparts to her worshippers

Many devotees consider it an auspicious day to pray to their tools. Additionally, Maa Durga's weapons are worshipped as symbols of female strength.The 8th form of Navdurga- Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped today. As per Hindu legend, Goddess Shailputri was extremely beautiful and had a fair complexion at the age of 16. Due to her fair skin complexion, she came to be known as Goddess Mahagauri. She is also compared with the conch, the Moon, and the white flower of K***a. The mount of Goddess Mahagauri and Goddess Shailputri is a bull and therefore they are known as Vrisharudha.

NAVRATRI DAY 8: BHOG

Coconut is offered to Maa Mahagauri on the eight day of Navratri

SIGNIFICANCE OF MAHAGAURI PUJA

It is believed that Mahagauri Puja forgives all the sins of devotees. Goddess Mahagauri symbolizes purity, peace, and serenity.

MAHAGAURI MANTRA

“Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah".

09/10/2024

On the seventh day of Navratri, the seventh form of Maa Durga known as Goddess Kalratri is worshipped. As her name suggests, she happens to be the destroyer of all bad spirits as well as negative energies.

Maa Kalaratri is considered to be the most ferocious avatar of NavaDurga and is known for destroying ignorance and removing darkness from the universe.
She is also hailed as Shubhankari (the one who does good). Kalaratri Maa governs Shani (Saturn), and hence, those suffering from Shani Dosha worship her to rid themselves of its adverse effects. This avatar of the Mother Goddess destroys evil to restore peace and Dharma.

Kalaratri Katha

There lived a demon named Raktabeej who had caused massive destruction on the earth and in the Devaloka. He grew so powerful that he turned invincible, and unfortunately, every drop of his blood that fell on the ground grew into a demon as powerful as him. Therefore, the Devas sought Lord Shiva's help, who, in turn, asked his consort Parvati to eliminate Raktabeej. Therefore, Maa Parvati transformed into the fierce Kalaratri avatar. Thus, Kalaratri annihilated Raktabeej to restore peace and Dharma. Maa always blesses her devotees and does good.

Kalaratri Bhog

Worship Maa Kalaratri and offer jaggery or ladoos made of jaggery as bhog.

Navratri Day 7 colour: Royal Blue

Having a dark complexion and a fearless posture,The blue colour symbolises immense power and divine energy.

Maa Kalaratri Stuti:

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Kalaratri Rupena Samsthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

08/10/2024

Maa Katyayani symbolizes knowledge and courage. Devotees worship Katyayani Devi for happiness. Katyayani symbolizes fearlessness and abundance.

Katyayani Devi is worshipped on the sixth day on Navratri. Maa Katyayani symbolizes knowledge and courage. Devotees worship Katyayani Devi during Navratri for happiness and a trouble-free life. Katyayani is the destroyer of evil. According to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Durga assumed the form of Katyayani to destroy the demon Mahisasura and that is why she is also known as the 'warrior goddess'. Maa Katyayani is depicted as riding a lion. She has four hands, two on her left has lotus flowers and the right hands are in Abhaya and Varada mudras (hand gesture), symbolizing fearlessness and abundance.

Maa Katyayani puja vidhi

Katyayani Maa is worshipped on Shasthi in the Shukla Paksha tithi. Puja for Katyayani is usually done with red or yellow flowers. Devotees perform the puja early in the morning. As the colour of Katyayani is red, many women wear a red saree today. The Sanskrit mantras are recited in front of the Kalash that was established as the seat of Goddess Durga on the first day of Navratri. Devotees place a photo of Katyayani Devi near the Kalash. The puja of Katyayani is complete with aarti off the goddess. For aarti a piece of camphor and incense sticks are lit.

Maa Katyayani Mantras

Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah

Prarthana: Chandrahasojjvalakara Shardulavaravahana
Katyayani Shubham Dadyad Devi Danavaghatini

Stuti: Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Katyayani Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

07/10/2024

Maa Skandamata is the fifth manifestation of the Goddess Durga and is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. This name was given to Mata Parvati after she gave birth to Lord Skanda also known as Kartikeya.

Maa Skandamata is the mother of Lord Kartikeya. She is a four-armed deity who carries a lotus in two of her arms with a sacred Kamandalu and a bell in the other two. She also carries little Kartikeya on her lap.

Goddess Skandmata is also worshipped in the form of Goddesses Parvati, Maheshwari, and Gauri.

It is suggested to wear yellow clothes on the 5th day while offering prayer to the Goddess. The colour stands for optimism, good health, and joy. It is suggested to chant Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah 108 times before performing the arti.

Maa Skandamata loves red color flowers, especially roses. Those who offer red flowers to Maa Skandamata on the 5th day of Navratri get the blessings of the divine mother as well as the divine son.

Significance of Maa Skandamata Puja

Devotees who worship this form of Goddess Parvati with utmost devotion. She is considered the Goddess of love and motherhood.

It is said that the women who worship Maa Skandamata by offering red flowers, Shringar Samagri on the fifth day of Navratri, are blessed with a long-married life and children.

Bhog to be offered?

Skandamata is offered bananas, as a sign of good health. While some devotees offer her fresh bananas, you may also prepare some delicacy with bananas and offer it to please the Goddess.

Maa Skandamata Stuti

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

06/10/2024

Maa Kushmanda is the fourth manifestation of Goddess Durga. On the fourth day of Navaratri, worship of Devi Kushmanda is performed.

Her divine spark, characterized in her physical depiction as a smile, is what created the light that flooded what was once vast darkness. She is known as the One who created the universe.

Considered by some to be the Mother of the Sun, she brings the Sun’s warmth, light, and clarity to Earth. She resides in the sun and so provides the energy that creates tremendous heat.

The name Kushmanda is a compound word that consists of three Sanskrit words ‘ku’ (meaning-little), ‘ushma’(meaning-warmth) and ‘anda’(energy); which combined together means a little warm cosmic-energy.
Ku-ushma-anda may be thought of as the “Enetgy of Light in the World,” illuminating all things, making all things known, and is the source of energy for life.

Her role is to add heat and light to the cosmic energy, the energy which gives the essence of all the possibilities for creation. So, Kushmanda Devi protect the Cosmic energy.

For spiritual aspirants, She is the Goddess of Purification, of Tapasya – adding heat and light to purify all of the actions we perform.

As we become inspired to learn the sacred studies and commit to practicing our chosen sadhana, grace falls upon us in the form of Kushmanda Devi.

This illumined Goddess of Purification elevates us on our Path by purifying all of our actions, making everything we do a form of puja.

She bestows brightness, clarity, and profound peace to her adorers. Her radiance is eternal.

Mother brings light into darkness and establishes harmony in your life. She is a form of “Adi Shakti ” and worshipping Maa Kushmanda lets us enter into the heart chakra.

Her warm nature nurtures the entire universe. Grace and dignity of Maa Kushmanda is truly incredible. Her beauty is boundless.

Upon obtaining the grace of Goddess Kushmanda, all of our actions are continuously purified so that they become the most expressive demonstration of the sincerity of our love!

Ultimately, with Her purifying grace, all actions become sadhana, a sacrificial offering, leaving no separation between the spiritual life and worldly life. It all becomes “one” and we enjoy the highest illumination, contentment, and peace with no room for conflict and strife. Such is the grace of this revered Goddess!

05/10/2024

Day three of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta

Maa Chandraghanta, the warrior goddess who represents bravery, peace, and serenity. Her name, "Chandra" means moon, and "Ghanta" means bell. She is adorned with a half-moon on her forehead in the shape of a bell, symbolizing her readiness for battle and her deep connection with cosmic energy. Maa Chandraghanta is known for her fierce yet calm demeanor and is worshipped for courage, grace, and the ability to overcome obstacles.

Maa Chandraghanta rides a tiger, representing bravery and fearlessness. She has ten arms, each holding a weapon such as a mace, trident, bow, arrow, sword, and a rosary. She holds a lotus in one hand, symbolizing her grace, and another hand is in a posture of blessing her devotees. The bell-shaped crescent moon on her forehead symbolizes the sound that purifies negativity, and her fierce form represents the destruction of evil forces.

Significance of Day 3:

Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta on the third day of Navratri signifies the destruction of fear, evil, and ignorance. She is the symbol of strength and valor, and her worship brings peace and prosperity to the devotees. Maa Chandraghanta also signifies the transformation from a peaceful form to a warrior form to protect her devotees from harm. She is associated with the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus), which represents power, determination, and confidence.

Her blessings are believed to remove obstacles and bestow courage and confidence, helping devotees face their challenges with grace and peace of mind.

Mantras for Maa Chandraghanta:

1. ऊँ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥
Transliteration: Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah

Meaning: I bow to Goddess Chandraghanta, the one who brings peace and destroys evil forces.

04/10/2024

Navratri Day 2 - Goddess Brahmacharini

The 2nd day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Brahmacharini - the 2nd form of NavaDurga. She gives eternal bliss by knowledge of the Supreme Self. Brahmacharini is also known as Tapascharini, Aparna, and Uma.

About Goddess Brahmacharini

Goddess Parvati took birth at the home of Daksha Prajapati in the form of the great Sati. Her unmarried form is worshipped as Goddess Brahmacharini. She is signified as the lady who practiced the toughest penance and hard austerity due to which she is named Brahmacharni. Hibiscus and lotus flowers are used to garland the Goddess. The deity of the Goddess holds a mala in her right hand and kamandal in her left. She is always represented as barefooted.

Navratri Day 2 Date and Puja Vidhi

Maa Brahmacharini puja ritual is practiced on the 2nd day of Navratri in the DwityaTithi. In the worship of Maa Brahmacharini, offer flowers, Akshat, Roli, sandalwood, etc. to the mother. Bath Maa Brahmacharini with milk, curd, melted butter, honey, and sugar. Then offer dessert made of pistachios. After this, offer paan, betel nut, cloves. It is said that the devotees who worship mother always remain calm and happy in life. They do not have any kind of fear.
- Atma Pooja: Puja done for self-purification
- Tilak and Aachman: Put tilak on forehead and drink holy water from palms.
- Sankalpa: Taking water in hand and making a wish in front of the Goddess.
- Aavahana and Aasan: Offer flowers
- Paadhya: Offer water to the Devi’s charan.
- Aachman: Offer kapoor (camphor) mixed water.
- DugdhaSnan: Offer cow milk for bathing
- Ghrita and Madhusnan: Offer ghee and honey for bathing
- Sharkara and Panchamritsnan: Offer sugar and the panchaamrita bathing.
- Vastra: Offer sari or cloth to wear.
- Chandan: Put Sandalwood tilak on the deity.
Kumkum, Kajal, Druvapatra and Bilwapatra, Dhoopa and Deepam
Prasad

Significance of Brahmacharini Puja

On the 2nd day of Navaratri, Maa Brahmacharini is worshipped. The form of Goddess Brahmacharini signifies love, loyalty, wisdom, and knowledge. The facade of Maa Brahmacharini symbolizes simplicity. She holds a rosary in one hand and a Kamandal in other. Maa Brahmacharini, the word “Brahm” refers to Tapa and her name means -the one who performs Tapa. Going by the story, she was born to Himalaya. Devrishi Narada influenced her thoughts and as a result, she practiced tough tapa or penances as she was determined to obtain Lord Shiva.
Goddess Brahmacharini is believed to bestow her devotees with wisdom and knowledge. Her puja gives good fortune and remove all the obstacles from our life. Worship Maa Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri and clear the hurdles to your progress.

Navratri Day Aarti & Mantra

ya devee sarvabhoo‍teshu brahmachaarinee roopen sansthita.
namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo nam:
dadhaana karapadmaabhyaamakshamaalaakamandaloo.
devee praseedatu mayi brahmachaarinyanuttama.

03/10/2024

Shubh Navratri 🙏🌺

Maa Shailputri is worshipped on this day as she is the first form of Devi Durga.

Significance
The very first day of Navratri festival is dedicated to honour Shailputri Mata, who is the duaghter of Himalaya and Maina. She is depicted as sitting on a Nandi bull, carrying a flower in her left hand and a trident in the right. She has all the divine powers of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. She is the ruler of Moon planet and people who is affected by the Moon or has psychological issues, can worship Maa Shailputri and seek blessings.It's an excellent time for those who want to perform meditation or who wish to open their chakras as Maa Shailputri, the goddess of the Root Chakra, begins her upward journey as Shakti toward Shiva, who resides in the Crown Chakra. Now is the ideal moment to use chakra channeling to become conscious of your higher self. Through this medium, people can even feel as though they are looking for their soul, which is a divine experience.

Through the Root Chakra, or Mooladhaar Chakra, people can harness their power to overcome any obstacle in life. It is thought that Maa Shailputri blesses individuals who perform with commitment, dedication, and good intentions.

Story
In the previous birth, Maa Shailputri was the daughter of King Daksha, named as Sati. King Daksha was totally against Lord Shiva but Goddess wanted to marry Lord Shiva. Goddess Sati got married to Lord Shiva. Once King Daksha arranged a grand Yajna and he invited everyone in that yajna but not Lord Shiva. Goddess Sati wanted to attend that so she asked Lord Shiva about this but Lord Shiva asked her not to visit there without invitation otherwise it would be inauspicious. Even after his denial, she attended the Yajna so when she went to her parents place, king Daksha insulted Lord Shiva. At last she could not bear his husband's insult and had a guilt feeling that Lord Shiva stopped her but she did not even listen to him and came to meet her parents. She then immediately surrendered herself in the fire and left the body and took rebirth as the daughter of Himalaya to marry Lord Shiva.
Mantra

1.ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥2. वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्ध कृतशेखराम् ।वृषारूढाम् शूलधराम् शैलपुत्रीम् यशस्विनीम् ॥Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥

18/09/2024

Pitru Paksha (Shradh) is a 16-day period of paying homage to your ancestors who have departed from this materialistic world, as per Hindu calendar. The period is marked by offering prayers, food, and daan to the needy and the priests in the temple. All the rituals and prayers are performed in respect and remembrance of the ancestors who left for the heavenly abode and to wish them well wherever they are.

SIGNIFICANCE OF PITRU PAKSH

When the legendary donor Karna died in the epic Mahabharata war, his soul transcended to heaven, where he was offered gold and jewels as food. However, Karna needed real food to eat and asked Indra, the lord of heaven, the reason for serving gold as food. Indra told Karna that he had donated gold all his life, but had never donated food to his ancestors in Shraddh. Karna said that since he was unaware of his ancestors, he never donated anything in their memory.

To make amends, Karna was permitted to return to earth for a 16–day period, so that he could perform Shraddh and donate food and water in their memory. This period is now known as Pitru Paksha. In some legends, Yama replaces Indra.

Annadaana or giving food to the hungry is a central part of the rituals during these 16 days. On all these days, offerings are made to the departed, including those whose names or manner of death are not known. On these days tarpan, shraddh and pinda daan are performed daily according to the procedures, under the guidance of a priest. Although these rites are to be carried out daily in this fortnight, it is considered that to perform them on the last day i.e. on Mahalaya Amavasya or Sarva Pitru Amavasya is extremely important and sacred. The performance of Shraddh by a son (a nephew/brother can also perform shraddh) during Pitru Paksha is regarded as a compulsory by Hindus, to ensure that the soul of the ancestor goes to heaven. The scripture Markandeya Purana says that if the ancestors are content with the shraddhs, they will bestow health, wealth, knowledge and longevity, and ultimately heaven and salvation (moksha) upon the performer.

The performance of Sarvapitri amavasya rites can also compensate a forgotten or neglected annual shraddh ceremony, which should ideally coincide with the death anniversary of the deceased.

The shraddh is performed on the specific lunar day during the Pitru Paksha, when the ancestor—usually a parent or paternal grandparent—died. There are exceptions to the lunar day rule; special days are allotted for people who died in a particular manner or had a certain status in life.

Sarvapitri amavasya ("all fathers' new moon day") is intended for all ancestors, irrespective of the lunar day they died. It is the most important day of the Pitru Paksha. Those who have forgotten to perform shraddh can do so on this day. A shraddh ritual performed on this day is considered as fruitful as one conducted in the holy city of Gaya, which is seen as a special place to perform the rite (according to the Garuda Purana), and hosts a fair during the Pitru Paksha period.

HOW TO OBSERVE PITRU PAKSHA

Remember your ancestors with rituals

Consult a Hindu priest or a family elder to learn the special rituals. Foods offered consist of rice, black sesame seeds and barley flour balls (Pindaas) along with water.

Help those less fortunate

It's believed that during Pitru Paksha, feeding and caring for anyone in need generates good karma that helps bring peace to the departed. What a great way to do your part!

Teach your children well

While you explain the significance of Pitru Paksha to your children, tell them that a good Hindu is respectful and loving to their parents, grandparents and elders. Remind your children that there are blessings in obedience.

5 WAYS TO GET GOOD KARMIC ACTION DURING PITRU PAKSHA

This is an inauspicious period

This 16-day period is considered an unfavorable time to start a new venture, get married, buy a house or a car.

Offer as a way to receive

Those who don't offer food and water to their ancestors during Pitru Paksha will receive none in their afterlife.

It washes away sins

Pitru Paksha is also the time a Hindu can wash off the sins inherited from his ancestors by performing the rituals and making offerings.

Feeding crows — a good omen

A crow eating the offerings is considered a good sign because crows are believed to be representatives of the God of Death,

WHY PITRU PAKSHA IS IMPORTANT

Hindus believe it grants peace to their ancestors

According to the holy writings of the Gita and the Vedas, offerings made to the departed during Pitru Paksha bring peace to their souls and helps them reach their divine destination.

It reaffirms the Hindu faith in an afterlife

Death is not the end — it merely punctuates the cycle of birth and rebirths and Pitru Paksha marks the end of one's physical body. For the soul, what follows is a journey determined by each person's individual karma, which was earned during their lifetime.

It connects past and present generations

The Hindus believe that there are strong karmic ties between previous, current and future unborn generations. We are indebted to our ancestors. When we honor them by praying for their souls, we earn their blessings.

07/09/2024

Shubh Ganesh Chaturthi! May the blessings of Lord Ganesh be with us always!

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the main festivals of Hindus, which is dedicated to Bhagavan Ganapati. This festival is celebrated across the world with great enthusiasm and zeal. This day is considered one of the most auspicious days to worship Bhagavan Ganapati. Alongside Ganesha Chaturthi comes Ganesha Utsava, which starts from Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha and ends on Ananta Chaturdashi. Bhagavan Ganapati is the god of wisdom, wealth, and fortune. Bhagavan Ganapati is known as Vighneshwara: controller of all obstacles. During this time, bhaktas especially pray for their success and the removal of all obstacles in all tasks for the coming year.

It’s inauspicious to look at the moon during the duration of Ananta Chaturdashi.

Significance of Ananta Chaturdashi

Ananta Chaturdashi marks the end of Ganesha Utsava. On this day, the visarjanam of various biodegradable puja items usually occurs. These items include flowers, leaves, and clay murtis of Ganesha Deva (that are biodegradable).
Something to note here is, please do not do visarjanam of your regular Ganesha murtis. If you have made one using clay or haldi, you can do visarjanam of those specific murtis.

Ananta Chaturdashi is also dedicated to Bhagavan Vishnu, as Ananta Deva and many Bhaktas will do Prabhu's puja that day.
Another katha regarding Ananta Chaturdashi justifies not looking at the moon that day.

On the night of Ananta Chaturdashi, Bhagavan Ganapati was preparing to return to Kailasha after celebrating Ganesha Utsava. However, Bhagavan Ganapati is implied to have overeaten prashadam to the extent that his vahana (vehicle), Mooshaka, cannot take his weight! Additionally, Prabhu is carrying a big thaali of prashadam given to him, intending to take it back to Kailasha. Hence, as Bhagavan Ganapati sits upon Mooshaka and slowly begins to move, Mooshaka topples over due to the weight of Bhagavan Ganapati, causing Prabhu to topple over with his stomach bursting with prashadam.
It is essential to note that the point of the Katha is not to focus on the negative impacts of overeating or being overweight but to realize that the amount of weight Bhagavan Ganapati had was the weight of his devotees' devotion.

When we offer prashadam, it is not the number or weight of prashadam we offer that matters but the emotion and devotion that lies within our hearts.

After Bhagavan Ganapati's fall, he gets up, puts his stomach back together, and picks up the dropped thaali of prashadam. Vasuki, who viewed the situation, offers himself to hold Prabhu's stomach together. That is why a snake is seen wrapped around the stomach of Bhagavan Ganapati. However, the other individual who saw this situation, Chandra Deva, immediately started mocking and laughing at Bhagavan Ganapti. Therefore, Bhagavan Ganapati gave the shraap to Chandra Deva that because he was so proud of his appearance, anyone who looks at him on Ananta Chaturdashi will experience the same negativity as looking at a lunar eclipse and will attain Mithya Dosha, leading to false accusations about an individual.

An example of an individual who mistakingly looked at the moon on Ananta Chaturdashi was Bhagavan Shri Krishna. After Prabhu saw the moon on Chaturthi, he was accused of stealing the precious gem Syamantaka. (That is a Katha for another time.)
From such a Katha, we learn the importance of temperance, which Bhagavan Ganapati needed to adhere to. Additionally, we are reminded not to take pride in our appearance, attributes, or possessions, as they can be taken away in the blink of an eye.

We can worship Bhagavan Ganapati by doing simple puja and havan in our own homes during this period of Ganesha Chaturthi.

One of the simplest mantras you can use for Japan is:

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः॥
Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha॥
or
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि,
तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्॥
Aum Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Danti Prachodayat॥

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