Navratri 2024 day 1: Maa Shailputri puja vidhi, Navaratri kalash sthapana, muhurat, colour, bhog, aarti & mantra

Today is the first day of Shardiya Navratri or Navratri 2024. This year, Shardiya Navratri 2024 will be observed from Thursday, October 03, 2024, to Saturday, October 12, 2024. Ashtami and Navami will be celebrated on the same day, Friday, October 11 this year.

The festival marks the advent of Goddess Durga on Earth, and during these 9 days, devotees worship and offer prayers along with special foods to the nine avatars of Goddess Durga.

Shardiya Navratri 2024 Kalash Sthapana or Ghatasthapana Subh Muhurat

The first day of Navratri will be on October 3, 2024. On this day, we will worship Maa Shailputri, one of the forms of Goddess Durga. This day also marks the Ghatasthapana, a special ritual that sets the tone for the festival.

The Ghatasthapana Muhurat (the best time for this ritual) is from 6:15 AM to 7:22 AM. Another auspicious time, called the Abhijit Muhurat, is between 11:46 AM and 12:33 PM.

The Pratipada Tithi will start at 12:18 AM on October 3 and will end at 2:58 AM on October 4.

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What is the Ghatsthapana Shubh Muhurat of Navratri 2024 Day 1?

Devotees are often concerned about finding the most favourable moment for significant rituals, and they frequently seek guidance on this matter. People should consult the Shubh Muhurat (auspicious time) for setting up the Kalash before initiating Ghatasthapana. On the first day of Navratri, the Abhijeet Muhurat holds special significance, as it aligns with the Chitra Nakshatra and Vaidhriti Yoga. It's important to note that Ghatsthapana is considered inauspicious during this Nakshatra and Yoga.?

Which Devi is 1st day of Navratri?

On the 1st day of Navratri 2024 (Prathama), devotees worship Maa Shailputri-the first form of the Hindu goddess Durga. On the first day of Navratri, people do Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana to seek divine blessings from Goddess Durga and decorate their homes and worship Goddess Shailputri by following pooja rituals and Chant Mantras.

The Puja of all nine avatars of Maa Vaishnodevi will be carried out every day for up to nine days.? On the first day of Navratri, we worship Mata Shailputri.

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What is the Favorite flower of Maa Shilaputri?

Jasmin is the favourite flower of Maa Shilaputri, according to TOI. Therefore, worship the Goddess with Jasmine flowers. Do Shodashopachara puja today starting with Ganesh Vandana. Conclude the puja with arati.

Which colour to wear on 1 day of Navratri?

Orange colour represents Goddess Shailputri, the first goddess of Navratri. This vibrant colour symbolises energy and enthusiasm, making it the perfect choice for today's celebrations.

About Mata Shailputri

On the first day of Navratri, Goddess Shailputri is worshipped after Kalash Sthapna. Shailputri, in Sanskrit, is the combination of two words - 'Shail' which means mountains and 'Putri' which means daughter. She is the daughter of the Himalayas and the pictorial depiction of Maa Shailputri shows her holding a trident (Trishul) in her right hand and a lotus flower in her left, with a crescent on her forehead. She is shown sitting on the bull Nandi.

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Maa Shailputri Puja Vidhi??

Invoke Goddess Durga and request her to accept your prayers and reside in the Kalash for nine days of Navratri. Show Diya, Dhoop to the Kalash, offer flowers and scents and then offer fruits and sweets to the Kalash to conclude the first step of puja. Next, recite Maa Shailputri Puja Mantras followed by Maa Shailputri Aarti.

Maa Shailputri Subh Bhog

On Day 1 of Navratri 2024, we can offer the prasad made of Desi Ghee.

Maa Shailputri Mantra

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Maa Shailputri Kavacha

Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini

Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari

Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari

Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita

Phatkara Patu Sarvange Sarva Siddhi Phalaprada

Prarthana

Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam

Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim

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

Maa Shailputri Stuti

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

Maa Shailputri Dhyana

Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam

Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim

Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram

Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhushita

Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham

Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim

Maa Shailputri Stotra

Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim

Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham

Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman

Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham

Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim

Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham

Maa Shailputri Arati

Shailputri Maa Bail Savaar,

Kare Devta Jai Jai Kaar.

Shiv Shankar Ki Priye Bhavani,

Teri Mahima Kisi Ne Na Jaani.

Parvati Tu Uma Kahlave,

Jo Tujhe Simare So Sukh Pave.

Ridhi Sidhi Parwan Kare Tu,

Daya Kare Dhanvan Kare Tu.

Somvar Ko Shiv Sangh Pyari,

Aarti Teri Jisne Utari.

Maa Shailputri Aarti Lyrics in English

Maa Shailputri Aarti Lyrics in English

Uski Sagri Aas Puja Do,

Sagre Dukh Takleef Mita Do.

Ghee Ka Sundar Deep Jala Ke,

Gola Gari Ka Bhog Lga Ke.

Shradha Bhav Se Mantra Gayein,

Prem Sahit Phir Shish Jhukaye.

Jai Giriraj Kishori Ambe,

Shiv Mukh Chandra Chakori Ambe.

Manokamna Purn Kr Do,

Bhakt Sada Sukh Sampati Bhar Do.

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