1st Day of Navratri: Maa Shailputri Rituals & Importance
The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri, the daughter of the Himalayas and the first form of Maa Durga. Seated on Nandi with a trident and lotus, she symbolizes purity, strength, and patience. According to legends, she was Sati in her previous birth and later reborn as Parvati, hence called Shailputri – the daughter of the mountain king. On this day, devotees perform Kalash Sthapana, offer pure ghee as bhog, and wear yellow to honor her. Worshipping Maa Shailputri awakens the Muladhara (Root) Chakra, bringing courage, stability, and divine energy, while the celebrations of bhajans, Garba, and Dandiya mark the joyous beginning of Navratri.
How Maa Shailputri’s blessings become 100 times more powerful!
It is said that when Maa Shailputri first took her divine form, the entire universe bowed to her strength and purity. She gave courage, stability, and the power to begin new journeys. Yet, her concern was this: “What if my devotees are trapped by enemies, jealousy, or negativity? My blessings may reach them, but not in their full glory.”
At that moment, Maa Baglamukhi appeared, radiant and fierce. She assured Maa Shailputri:
“Your power will never be diminished. But I shall stand as a shield for your devotees. Whoever performs my hawan and puja along with your worship will receive your blessings a hundred times stronger, free from every obstacle.”
And so, the two goddesses became inseparable in their grace, Maa Shailputri granting strength and grounding, and Maa Baglamukhi clearing the path for those blessings to manifest fully. This is why even today, devotees begin Navratri with Maa Shailputri’s worship, but those who also perform Maa Baglamukhi Hawan experience extraordinary transformation, victory over struggles, protection from negativity, prosperity, and unshakable courage.
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