Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri And Kanjak Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, Mantras, Bhog & Aarti Lyrics

Maa?Mahagauri Chaitra?Navratri 2024 Day 8:?It's that festive time of the year again!?Chaitra Navratri?is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur across the country every year. This festival, observed by the Hindu community, spans nine days and is dedicated to?Goddess Durga.

Known as Navratri, meaning?"nine nights,"?each day of the festival is dedicated to one?avatar of Goddess Durga. The nine forms of the Goddess are -?Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri. Chaitra Navratri begins on April 9th and concludes on April 17th this year.

Who is the goddess of Navratri 2024 Day 8?

On the?eighth day of Navratri 2024 (Ashtami?Tithi), devotees worship?Maa?Mahagauri, the?eighth?form of the Goddess Maa Durga. The?Goddess Mahagauri?is known for?bestowing money and prosperity on worshipers. It is also believed that worshipping Mahagauri on this day can help worshippers overcome all obstacles and cleanse all sins.

The eighth day of Chaitra Navratri is called Ashtami. Ashtami, also known as Ashtami or Durgashtami, is considered as one of the most auspicious days of Navratri and Durga Puja festivities. This year Ashtami falls on Tuesday, April 16. Devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth incarnation of Maa Durga on this day. During the nine-day Navratri festival, devotees worship Maa Durga's nine incarnations in order to obtain her blessings.

Today we are celebrating the 8th day of Chaitra Navratri 2024 and Kanjak Puja. So let's take a look at the Goddess?Mahagauri Colour,?Puja Vidhi, Kanjak Puja Shubh Muhurat, Mantra, Bhog and Aarti lyrics.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri And Maha Ashtami Puja Vidhi

According to Hindu mythology, Mahagauri attained "Gaur Varna" by rigorous penance. The name 'Mahagauri' means the one extremely bright. She mounts on the ox.

On this day, people also perform?Kanya/Kumari Puja or Kanjak. Devotees invite small kids at home to offer food and worship them as Devi and Launguras. The day is also observed as Durgashtami by those who observe Durga Puja.

What is the purpose of Kanya Pooja?

Young girls are considered to be an avatar of Nava Durga on earth and during Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami, they are worshipped. It is written in our sacred books that praying a human would get faster results than praying God himself and children are the purest form of human beings. So, to worship the pure soul and acknowledge the power of the feminine, people hold Kanjak Poojan.

How to perform Kanjak Puja?

As per tradition, Kanjak Puja begins with washing the feet of young girls aged between 2-10 years. Next, kumkum and Akshat (rice) tilak is applied to their forehead and a kalava is tied in their hands. After that, they are given prasad made from tender coconut, followed by Poori, halwa, and Kala chana. At the end of puja, they are also offered gifts in the form of money, jewellery, clothes, toys, etc. Finally, the devotee touches their feet asking for their blessings, and after their departure, the devotee breaks the fast with leftover food.

Chaitra Navaratri 2024 Day 8: Date, Time and Auspicious Timings

The Ashtami Tithi starts at 12:11 on April 15, 2024, and concludes at 13:23 on April 16, 2024, according to Drik Panchang.

What is the Favorite flower of Goddess Mahagauri?

Arabian Jasmine or Mogra Flower for Maa Mahagauri (8th Day) The beautiful and eye-catching Arabian jasmine or mogra flower is preferred to worship Maa Mahagauri on the 8th Day of Navratri.

Which colour to wear on the 8th day of Chaitra Navratri?

Asthami or the eighth day of Navratri is dedicated to the four-armed deity Devi Mahagauri who rides on a bull or a white elephant and carries a Trishul and a Damru in her hands. Her favourite colour is Purple. Devotees offer coconut to maa Mahagauri.? ?

8th Day of Chaitra Navratri 2024: Bhog

On this day, devotees perform Kanjak Puja and offer poori, sooji halwa, and sookhe kale chane to the goddess and kanjak (girl) as prasad. Here's the simplest recipe to prepare the bhog.

How to worship Goddess Mahagauri?

- Take a bath and wear clean, preferably white, attire.

- Place a picture or idol of Goddess Mahagauri in your puja area.

- Apply Chandan and Kumkum to the Goddess's idol.

- Offer fresh flowers to the deity as a symbol of purity and devotion.

- Light a ghee or oil lamp to create a divine atmosphere.

- Offer fruits, sweets, and milk as prasad (sacred food) to the Goddess.

- Recite mantras and chants dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri. One of the most common mantras is "Om Devi Mahagauriyai Namah."

- Perform the aarti of Goddess Mahagauri and Maa Durga.

- Meditate for a few moments.

- After the puja, distribute the prasad to your family members.

8th Day of Chaitra Navratri 2024: Maa Mahagauri Mantra

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Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu Maa Gauri Rupen Sansthita|

Namastasyee Namastasyee Namastasyee Namo Namah||

Navratri Ashtami Maa Mahagauri Aarti with lyrics

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje, Jag Janani Daya Keeje,

Uma, Rama Brahmani, Apni Sharan Leeje.

Gaur Varna Ati Sohe, Vrishabh Ki Aswari,

Shwet Vastron Mein Maiyya, Laage Chhavi Pyaari.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Srishti Roop Tumhi Ho, Shiv Angi Mata,

Bhakt Tumhare Angin, Nit Pratigun Gaata.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Daksha Ke Ghar Janmi Tum, Le Avatar Sati,

Pragati Himachal Ke Ghar, Ban Shiv Parvati.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Maa Mahagauri Aarti Lyrics in English

Maa Mahagauri Aarti Lyrics in English

Nav Durgon Ke Maiyya, Aathvan Tera Swaroop,

Shiv Bhi Mohit Ho Gaye, Dekhke Tera Roop.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Aathve Navratre Ko, Jo Vrat Tera Kare,

Pata Pyaar Tumhara, Bhav Sindhu Woh Tare.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Ved Puran Mein Mahima, Teri Ma Aparampar,

Hum Agyani Kaise, Paaye Tumhara Pyaar.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Mahagauri Mahamaya, Aarti Teri Gaate,

Karunamayee Daya Keeje, Nishidin Tujhe Dhyaate.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Shiv Shakti Mahagauri, Charan Sharan Leeje,

Balak Jaan Ke Apna, Humpe Daya Keeje.

Maha Gauri Daya Keeje.

Maa Durga Mantra

Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Sadhika

Sharanye Trayambake Gauri, Narayani Namostute

Sarva Swarupe Sarveshe, Sarva Shakti Samanvite

Bhaye Bhyastraahi No Devi, Durge Devi Namostute

Etatte vadanam saumyam lochana trayabhushitam

Paatu nah sarvabhitibhyah kaatyaayani namostute

Jwala Karala Matyugram Sheshasura Sudanam

Trishulam Patu No Bhiter Bhadrakali Namostute

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakti Roopena Samsthitah

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.

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