Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami

Chaitra Navratri is a Hindu festival which is celebrated worldwide, focusing on nine form of Maa Durga. Each day is dedicated to a different aspect of Maa Durga, she is a powerful protector and demon slayer. Devotees often fast or follow a vegetarian diet, decorate homes and temples, and participate in daily prayers and rituals. Chaitra Navratri is colorful and vibrant festival.

Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival in spring, commemorating the divine feminine and Rama Navami, the Hindu god’s birthday.

NavDurga Wallpaper

When is Chaitra Navratri?

Tue, 9 Apr, 2024 – Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Significance of Chaitra Navratri

Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasanta Navratri, is a nine-day Hindu festival that celebrates the divine feminine and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Here’s a summary of its significance:
* New Beginnings: It coincides with the spring season, symbolizing new beginnings and spiritual rejuvenation.
* Worship of Durga: Devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, seeking blessings for health, wealth, and prosperity.
* Inner Strength: The festival is a time for introspection and self-discipline, helping devotees conquer inner demons.
* Hindu New Year: Chaitra Navratri marks the first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar, a time for fresh starts and setting intentions.

What is Name of Nav Durga?

The nine forms of Navdurga each have their own fascinating stories associated with them. Here’s a brief overview:
* Shailaputri:  Daughter of the mountain king Himalaya, symbolizing innocence and purity.
* Brahmacharini:  Embodiment of penance and spiritual discipline.
* Chandraghanta:  Depicted with a crescent moon adorning her forehead, signifying inner strength and peace.
* Kushmanda:  Cosmic creator, illuminating the universe with her radiance.
* Skandamata:  The mother of Skanda, representing maternal love and nurture.
* Katayani:  Slayer of the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing courage and the triumph of good over evil.
* Kaalratri:  The dark night, destroyer of ignorance and negativity.
* Mahagauri:  Immaculately white, signifying purity, peace, and enlightenment.
* Siddhidatri:  Grantor of boons and spiritual perfection.

Mantra Of Nav Durga

Shailputri

Maa Shailputri Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Shailputraye Namah ||

Maa Brahmacharini Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Brahmacharinye Namah ||

Brahmacharini
Chandraghanta

Maa Chandraghanta Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem ChandraGhantaye Namah ||

Maa Kushmanda Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Kushmandaye Namah ||

Kushmanda
Skandmata

Maa Skandmata Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Skandmataye Namah ||

Maa Katyayani Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Katyayanaye Namah ||

Katyayani
Kaalratri

Maa Kaalratri Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Kaalratraye Namah ||

Maa Mahagauri Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Mahagaurye Namah ||

Mahagauri
Siddhidatri

Maa Siddhidatri Mantra

|| Om Aim Hrim Kleem Siddhidatye Namah ||

By worshiping as per rituals, Maa Nav Durga Goddess becomes happy and protects her devotees.

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