Karwa Chauth | Karaka Chaturthi Pooja vidhi

Karwa Chauth

Karwa Chauth is very popular and significant day among Hindu women especially in North India. Karwa Chauth is mainly observed in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. It is also significant day in Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) due to large number of Punjabi families following the tradition of Karwa Chauth with full devotion. It would not be wrong to say that the several rituals related to Karwa Chauth which have become popular in northern India are either formed or influenced by the local culture in Delhi.

Even the Bollywood has its own share to popularize the festival of Karwa Chauth. Many Karwa Chauth rituals currently in vogue in northern India are influenced and even formed due to the way rituals of Karwa Chauth are picturized on the celluloid and popular daily soaps. Due to the rising popularity of Karwa Chauth in cinema, TV and even commercials, it is getting popularized in those states where it was not a traditional festival e.g. the state of Gujarat, West Bengal and Bihar.

The tradition of Karwa Chauth is followed by married women only. Most married women observe a day long fast for the long life and well-being of their husband. The fasting on the day of Karwa Chauth is observed without any food. Most women even don’t drink a single drop of water until they sight the moon in the late evening. Although unheard in old days, Karwa Chauth fasting is also observed by some husbands for the well-being of their wife as well as to boost their morale during the fasting of Karwa Chauth. Traditionally, Karwa Chauth fasting is done by married women only but many unmarried girls have also started observing it to seek good husband in coming future. New changes and customs which are making their way in the rituals of Karwa Chauth show the popularity of this festival.

Karwa Chauth Origin | Significance

Karwa Chauth day coincides with Sankashti Chaturthi during Kartik month as per the Purnimanta calendar followed in North India. Several religious books including Dharamasindhu, Nirnayasindhu and Vratraj mention Karwa Chauth as Karaka Chaturthi.

Both Karaka and Karwa refer to small pitcher which is used during Puja and given as charity or Dan for the wellbeing of the family. It is mentioned that only women have the right to perform fasting on Karwa Chauth as the fasting benefits of Karaka Chaturthi fructify to women only. The fasting on Karwa Chauth is done not only for well-being and long life of the husband but also for the sons, grandsons, wealth and everlasting prosperity of the family.

The fasting and Puja which is performed on Karaka Chaturthi is mainly dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Goddess Parvati being Akhand Saubhagyavati is worshipped first during the Puja followed by Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya and Lord Ganesha. Women also worship Goddess Gaura and Chauth Mata who represent Goddess Parvati herself on the day of Karwa Chauth.

Karwa Chauth Date and Time

As per Purnimanta calendar followed in North Indian states -
Chaturthi (fourth day) of Kartik (8^th lunar month) during Krishna Paksha

As per Amanta Hindu calendar -
Chaturthi (fourth day) of Ashwin (7^th lunar month) during Krishna Paksha

Karwa Chauth Observance

• applying Mehndi i.e. henna a day before Karwa Chauth
• applying Alta i.e. Mahawar in feet and hands (especially in Rajasthan)
• day long fast without food and water
• dressing like a bride before Karwa Chauth Puja
• preparing Puja alter especially with Karwa Chauth Calendar
• worshipping Goddess Parvati in the evening
• narrating and listening the legends of Karwa Chauth
• waiting for the moonrise to break the fast
• sighting moon through sieve or transparent cloth
• giving Arghya i.e. offering water to moon God
• sighting husband after moon sighting
• breaking the fast by accepting water from the husband
• taking meal which is prepared for the Puja

Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha

Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha

बहुत समय पहले इन्द्रप्रस्थपुर के एक शहर में वेदशर्मा नाम का एक ब्राह्मण रहता था। वेदशर्मा का विवाह लीलावती से हुआ था जिससे उसके सात महान पुत्र और वीरावती नाम की एक गुणवान पुत्री थी। क्योंकि सात भाईयों की वीरावती केवल एक अकेली बहन थी जिसके कारण वह अपने माता-पिता के साथ-साथ अपने भाईयों की भी लाड़ली थी।

जब वह विवाह के लायक हो गयी तब उसकी शादी एक उचित ब्राह्मण युवक से हुई। शादी के बाद वीरावती जब अपने माता-पिता के यहाँ थी तब उसने अपनी भाभियों के साथ पति की लम्बी आयु के लिए करवा चौथ का व्रत रखा। करवा चौथ के व्रत के दौरान वीरावती को भूख सहन नहीं हुई और कमजोरी के कारण वह मूर्छित होकर जमीन पर गिर गई।

सभी भाईयों से उनकी प्यारी बहन की दयनीय स्थिति सहन नहीं हो पा रही थी। वे जानते थे वीरावती जो कि एक पतिव्रता नारी है चन्द्रमा के दर्शन किये बिना भोजन ग्रहण नहीं करेगी चाहे उसके प्राण ही क्यों ना निकल जायें। सभी भाईयों ने मिलकर एक योजना बनाई जिससे उनकी बहन भोजन ग्रहण कर ले। उनमें से एक भाई कुछ दूर वट के वृक्ष पर हाथ में छलनी और दीपक लेकर चढ़ गया। जब वीरावती मूर्छित अवस्था से जागी तो उसके बाकी सभी भाईयों ने उससे कहा कि चन्द्रोदय हो गया है और उसे छत पर चन्द्रमा के दर्शन कराने ले आये। वीरावती ने कुछ दूर वट के वृक्ष पर छलनी के पीछे दीपक को देख विश्वास कर लिया कि चन्द्रमा वृक्ष के पीछे निकल आया है। अपनी भूख से व्याकुल वीरावती ने शीघ्र ही दीपक को चन्द्रमा समझ अर्घ अर्पण कर अपने व्रत को तोड़ा। वीरावती ने जब भोजन करना प्रारम्भ किया तो उसे अशुभ संकेत मिलने लगे। पहले कौर में उसे बाल मिला, दुसरें में उसे छींक आई और तीसरे कौर में उसे अपने ससुराल वालों से निमंत्रण मिला। पहली बार अपने ससुराल पहुँचने के बाद उसने अपने पति के मृत शरीर को पाया।

अपने पति के मृत शरीर को देखकर वीरावती रोने लगी और करवा चौथ के व्रत के दौरान अपनी किसी भूल के लिए खुद को दोषी ठहराने लगी। वह विलाप करने लगी। उसका विलाप सुनकर देवी इन्द्राणी जो कि इन्द्र देवता की पत्नी है, वीरावती को सान्त्वना देने के लिए पहुँची।

वीरावती ने देवी इन्द्राणी से पूछा कि करवा चौथ के दिन ही उसके पति की मृत्यु क्यों हुई और अपने पति को जीवित करने की वह देवी इन्द्राणी से विनती करने लगी। वीरावती का दुःख देखकर देवी इन्द्राणी ने उससे कहा कि उसने चन्द्रमा को अर्घ अर्पण किये बिना ही व्रत को तोड़ा था जिसके कारण उसके पति की असामयिक मृत्यु हो गई। देवी इन्द्राणी ने वीरावती को करवा चौथ के व्रत के साथ-साथ पूरे साल में हर माह की चौथ को व्रत करने की सलाह दी और उसे आश्वासित किया कि ऐसा करने से उसका पति जीवित लौट आएगा।

इसके बाद वीरावती सभी धार्मिक कृत्यों और मासिक उपवास को पूरे विश्वास के साथ करती। अन्त में उन सभी व्रतों से मिले पुण्य के कारण वीरावती को उसका पति पुनः प्राप्त हो गया। 

Wallpaper Size Karwa Chauth Photo

 

Navratri Day 9 - Maha Navami - Siddhidatri Puja

 

Who is Goddess Siddhidatri

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, Inshitva, Vashitva. She is one of the glorious aspects of Navadurga.

Navratri 9th day Puja

It is important to note that depending on starting time of Navami Tithi on the previous day Maha Navami Puja and Upavas might be done on Maha Ashtami. The precise rule is that if Ashtami and Navami merge before Sanyakal on Ashtami Tithi then Ashtami Puja and Navami Puja including Sandhi Puja are done on the same day.

Navami Homa

If Navami Tithi gets over pretty soon after sunrise then it starts before Sayanakal on the previous day and a good portion of Navami Tithi prevails on Ashtami Tithi. If it happens then Navami Homa can be done on the previous day and it is suggested in religious texts. The Homa on Ashtami Tithi could be started any time while Ashtami Tithi is prevailing and should be finished when Navami Tithi starts prevailing but before sunset. In other words, Homa should be continued while Tithi crosses over Ashtami to Navami.

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
- Dhoopa and Deepam
- Prasad

Navratri 9th Day Mantra (Siddhidatri Puja Mantra)

“Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah”

Siddha Gandharva Yakhsadyairasurairamarairapi |
Sevyamana Sada Bhuyat Siddhida Siddhidayini ||

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Siddhidatri Rupena Samsthita |
Namastasye Namastasye Namastasye Namo Namah ||

Aarti in Hindi

जय सिद्धिदात्री माँ तू सिद्धि की दाता। तु भक्तों की रक्षक तू दासों की माता॥
तेरा नाम लेते ही मिलती है सिद्धि। तेरे नाम से मन की होती है शुद्धि॥
कठिन काम सिद्ध करती हो तुम। जभी हाथ सेवक के सिर धरती हो तुम॥
तेरी पूजा में तो ना कोई विधि है। तू जगदम्बें दाती तू सर्व सिद्धि है॥
रविवार को तेरा सुमिरन करे जो। तेरी मूर्ति को ही मन में धरे जो॥
तू सब काज उसके करती है पूरे। कभी काम उसके रहे ना अधूरे॥
तुम्हारी दया और तुम्हारी यह माया। रखे जिसके सिर पर मैया अपनी छाया॥
सर्व सिद्धि दाती वह है भाग्यशाली। जो है तेरे दर का ही अम्बें सवाली॥
हिमाचल है पर्वत जहां वास तेरा। महा नंदा मंदिर में है वास तेरा॥
मुझे आसरा है तुम्हारा ही माता। भक्ति है सवाली तू जिसकी दाता॥

Navratri Day 8 - Maha Ashtami - Mahagauri Puja

 It is said that Goddess Shailputri who became Goddess Parvati after marrying the almighty Lord Shiva, had obtained Lord Shiva as her husband after hard penance. During the days of hard penance, she had turned black and dull. When Lord Shiva got impressed by her love and sacrifice he washed her with pure Ganga water. This turned her white and glow like a pearl. After this reformation, the Goddess was named Mahagauri.

Navratri Day 8 Maha Ashtami Puja 

Maha Ashtami is a day that is also considered to be one of the major rituals day in many parts of the country. Certain rituals on this particular day are said to be very powerful. The festival begins with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja which is quite similar to Maha Saptami Puja.

Sandhi Puja

On this day, Sandhi Puja begins when Ashtami Tithi ends and Navami Tithi starts. In some regions, people consider that giving blood to the Goddess would solace her and hence make her cool. So, people perform a ritual known as Bali. Usually, goats are taken in front of the goddess and beheaded. The blood is then given as an offering. On the same day, the light 108 earthen lamps during Sandhi Kaal. It is said that Goddess Kali appeared from the forehead of Maa Durga on this auspicious day. Temples conduct special puja on those days.

Mahagauri Puja

Devotees install nine earthen pots and invoke the Goddess image in them. Nine forms of Durga are been worshipped during Maha Ashtami Puja and some young unmarried girls are treated like goddesses. This ritual is known as Kanya Puja and performing this ritual on a single day during Durga Puja is preferred on Maha Ashtami. Navami Homa is the most important ritual during Durga Puja and devotees perform Homa at the end of Navami Puja.

Mahagauri Puja Procedure

1. Mahaasana
2. AtmaPooja - Puja is done for self-purification
3. Tilak and aachman - Put tilak on forehead and drink holy water from palms.
4. Sankalpa - Taking water in hand and making a wish in front of the Goddess.
5. Aavahana and Aasan - Offer flowers
6. Paadhya - Offer water to Devi’s charan.
7. Aachman - Offer kapoor (camphor) mixed water.
8. DugdhaSnan - Offer cow milk for bathing
9. Ghrita and Madhusnan - Offer ghee and honey for bathing
10. Sharkara and Panchamritsnan - Offer sugar and panchaamrita bathing.
11. Vastra - Offer sari or cloth to wear.
12. Chandan - Put Sandalwood tilak on the deity.
13. Put Kumkum on her forehead
14. Kajal, druvapatra and bilwapatra should be offered
15. Dhoopa and deepam is offered
16. Prasad is given to the Goddess
17. Aarti is made
18. Recite the mantra and offer the diya
19. Lord Shiva is also worshipped along with the Devi
20. Kanya puja is also done on this day – nine little girls are invited home and offered food and clothing.

Navratri Day 8 Mantra: Mahagauri Puja Mantra

Mantra: Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah.

Aarti:

जय महागौरी जगत की माया। जय उमा भवानी जय महामाया॥
हरिद्वार कनखल के पासा। महागौरी तेरा वहा निवास॥
चन्द्रकली और ममता अम्बे। जय शक्ति जय जय माँ जगदम्बे॥
भीमा देवी विमला माता। कौशिक देवी जग विख्यता॥
हिमाचल के घर गौरी रूप तेरा। महाकाली दुर्गा है स्वरूप तेरा॥
सती (सत) हवन कुंड में था जलाया। उसी धुएं ने रूप काली बनाया॥
बना धर्म सिंह जो सवारी में आया। तो शंकर ने त्रिशूल अपना दिखाया॥
तभी माँ ने महागौरी नाम पाया। शरण आनेवाले का संकट मिटाया॥
शनिवार को तेरी पूजा जो करता। माँ बिगड़ा हुआ काम उसका सुधरता॥
भक्त बोलो तो सोच तुम क्या रहे हो। महागौरी माँ तेरी हरदम ही जय हो॥

Navratri Day 7 - Maa Kalaratri and Maha Saptami Arti and Puja

Maha Saptami(7th day) marks the major day of rituals for the goddess of power. Mythology says that after a vigorous fight of 9 days the Goddess overpowered the most treacherous demon in history – Mahisasura. Saptami was the day when the Goddess commenced the war with the buffalo demon and killed him on the 10th, that is on Dussehra.

According to legend, Dasta Shumbha-Nishumbha and Raktabeej had made a stroke in all three states. Worried by this, all the goddesses went to Shiva Ji. Shiva asked the goddess Parvati to kill the demons and protect their devotees. Considering Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati assumed the form of Durga and killed Shumbha-Nishumbha. But as soon as Durga killed the bloodbath, the blood released from her body produced millions of raktabeej. Seeing this, Durga Ji made Kalaratri from its fast. After this, when Durga killed the raktabeej, Kalaratri filled his blood in his face and slaughtered his blood base after cutting his throat.

Navratri 7th Day Rituals and Puja Vidhi

Bathing Navapatrika: This day, tithi, and timings are considered to be very auspicious to worship the nine planets. People worship the nine planets representing banana, pomegranate, turmeric, ashoke, bel, arum plant, colocasia, and paddy which are tied together and taken to the river Ganges at pre-dawn for bathing. The puja starts after that. You must be wondering why the nine planets? During the war, Devi Durga created ‘Ashtanayika’ who were the eight war partners. These eight goddesses and Devi herself symbolized “NavaDurga”. These forms helped fight the demon.

Rituals for Goddess Saraswati: Normally in certain southern parts of India, mainly in Kerala, Goddess Durga is worshipped as Goddess Saraswati on the seventh day of Maha Saptami. They keep books and musical instruments before her and pray for insight and knowledge.

Maha Snan: A beautiful ritual like this will fill your heart with satisfaction. A mirror is placed with the reflection of Goddess Durga. This mirror is given the ritualistic bath which is known as Maha snan.

Prana Pratishtha: Prana pratishta forms one of the major rituals on Saptami. A pot with holy water with a bunch of five mango leaves and a coconut is placed in front of the deity. Divine chants and hymns are sung to invoke the Goddess in the deity.

Navratri 7th Day Aaarti 

Mantra: Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah.
Prarthana: Ekaveni Japakarnapura Nagna Kharasthita, Lamboshthi Karnikakarni Tailabhyakta Sharirini.
Vamapadollasalloha Latakantakabhushana, Vardhana Murdhadhwaja Krishna Kalaratrirbhayankari.

Aarti: कालरात्रि जय जय महाकाली। काल के मुंह से बचाने वाली॥
दुष्ट संघारक नाम तुम्हारा। महाचंडी तेरा अवतारा॥
पृथ्वी और आकाश पे सारा। महाकाली है तेरा पसारा॥
खड्ग खप्पर रखने वाली। दुष्टों का लहू चखने वाली॥
कलकत्ता स्थान तुम्हारा। सब जगह देखूं तेरा नजारा॥
सभी देवता सब नर-नारी। गावें स्तुति सभी तुम्हारी॥
रक्तदन्ता और अन्नपूर्णा। कृपा करे तो कोई भी दुःख ना॥
ना कोई चिंता रहे ना बीमारी। ना कोई गम ना संकट भारी॥
उस पर कभी कष्ट ना आवे। महाकाली माँ जिसे बचावे॥

तू भी भक्त प्रेम से कह। कालरात्रि माँ तेरी जय॥ 

Navratri Day 6 - Maa Katyayani Arti and Puja

Who is Maa Katyayani - 

On the havoc created by Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati had taken the avatar of Katyayani. She is also referred to as the warrior Goddess. Certain religious texts state that Goddess Pravati was born at the home of sage Katya and hence the name Katyayani. She can be seen riding a lion and carrying a lotus stem and sword in her right hand. She is said to be gifted with the lion by Goddess Gauri.

Navratri Day 6 Aarti 

Kaatyaayani Mahaamaaye Mahaayoginyadheeshvari,
Nand gopasutan devipatin me kuru te namah.

Mantra For delayed marriage
Hey gaurishankaradhanyathatwamshankarpriya
Tatha man kurukalyanikantkantansudurlabham

Mantra For finding a suitable husband for the daughter
Om katyayanimahabhagemahayoginyadhishvarim
Nandgopsutamdevipatiam me kurutenamah

Aarti in Hindi

जय जय अम्बे जय कात्यायनी। जय जग माता जग की महारानी॥
बैजनाथ स्थान तुम्हारा। वहावर दाती नाम पुकारा॥
कई नाम है कई धाम है। यह स्थान भी तो सुखधाम है॥
हर मन्दिर में ज्योत तुम्हारी। कही योगेश्वरी महिमा न्यारी॥
हर जगह उत्सव होते रहते। हर मन्दिर में भगत है कहते॥
कत्यानी रक्षक काया की। ग्रंथि काटे मोह माया की॥
झूठे मोह से छुडाने वाली। अपना नाम जपाने वाली॥
बृहस्पतिवार को पूजा करिए। ध्यान कात्यानी का धरिये॥
हर संकट को दूर करेगी। भंडारे भरपूर करेगी॥
जो भी माँ को भक्त पुकारे। कात्यायनी सब कष्ट निवारे॥

Navratri Day 5 – Maa Skandamata Arti and Puja

Who is Maa Skandamata - 

Goddess Skandamata rides a ferocious lion and carries the many-headed baby Kartikeya in her lap. The goddess has four hands with the right hand in the Abhaya Mudra. A crescent moon of Lord Shiva can also be found on her forehead. She sits on the lotus flower and because of that Skandamata is also known as Goddess Padmasana. Red-colored flowers are her favorite.

Navratri 5th Day Puja Vidhi

For the purpose of Kundalini Jagaran worshipers who are worshiping NavaDurga, on Navratri day 5 is done by the sadhana of the pure chakra. In order to penetrate this cycle, the seeker must worship Skanda Mata with proper Vidhi-Vidhan. Sitting on the holy seat of Kush or blanket for worship, you should start the puja process in the same way as you have done in Kekar ​​days, then you should pray to Goddess with this mantra "Sinhasanganata Nitya Padma Ashtakarwar Shubhadastu Sada Devi Scandamata Yashaswini. Now worship Skandmata by Panchapur vidhi. The fast on this day is said to be fruitful. Jai Bhakta Devi Skanda.

Navratri 5th Day Aarti and Mantra

Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah.

Simhasanagata Nityam Padmanchita Karadvaya,
Shubhadastu Sada Devi Skandamata Yashasvini.
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Ma Skandamata Rupena Samsthita,
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.

Aarti

जय तेरी हो स्कन्द माता। पांचवां नाम तुम्हारा आता॥
सबके मन की जानन हारी। जग जननी सबकी महतारी॥
तेरी जोत जलाता रहूं मैं। हरदम तुझे ध्याता रहूं मै॥
कई नामों से तुझे पुकारा। मुझे एक है तेरा सहारा॥क
ही पहाड़ों पर है डेरा। कई शहरों में तेरा बसेरा॥
हर मन्दिर में तेरे नजारे। गुण गाए तेरे भक्त प्यारे॥
भक्ति अपनी मुझे दिला दो। शक्ति मेरी बिगड़ी बना दो॥
इन्द्र आदि देवता मिल सारे। करे पुकार तुम्हारे द्वारे॥
दुष्ट दैत्य जब चढ़ कर आए। तू ही खण्ड हाथ उठाए॥
दासों को सदा बचाने आयी। भक्त की आस पुजाने आयी॥

Navratri Day 4 - Maa Kushmanda Arti and Puja Vidhi

Who is Maa Kushmanda -

Goddess Parvati is believed to stay and reside in the center of the sun and liberate energy to the universe and hence took the avatar of Maa Kushmanda. It is said that she is as radiant as the sun and possesses healing powers. She can be seen riding a lioness and has eight hands. She has Kamandal, Dhanush, Bada, and Kamal in the right hands and Amrit Kalash, Jap Mala, Gada, and Chakra in the left hands in that order.

Navratri Day 4 Puja - Maa Kushmanda Puja Vidhi

Kushmanda puja is performed on the 4th day of Navratri (Chaturthi). As per Vidhi-Vidhan, only a few steps are taken on the devotional path of the devotee, the devotee becomes a subtle experience of his grace. This sad condition becomes pleasant and easy for the devotee. Her worship is the most accessible and straightforward way for human beings to fly freely from the Bhavsagar. On this day as far as possible, the braggart married woman should be worshiped. After feeding yogurt, halva in the food, fruits should be presented after the dry fruits and dried fruits, and good luck to the lady. By which mother is happy And gives the desired results to its devotees.

Navratri 4th Day Aarti and Mantra

Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah,

Surasampurna Kalasham Rudhiraplutameva Cha,
Dadhana Hastapadmabhyam Kushmanda Shubhadastu Me.

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Kushmanda Rupena Samsthita,
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.

Aarti

कूष्माण्डा जय जग सुखदानी। मुझ पर दया करो महारानी॥
पिङ्गला ज्वालामुखी निराली। शाकम्बरी माँ भोली भाली॥
लाखों नाम निराले तेरे। भक्त कई मतवाले तेरे॥
भीमा पर्वत पर है डेरा। स्वीकारो प्रणाम ये मेरा॥
सबकी सुनती हो जगदम्बे। सुख पहुँचती हो माँ अम्बे॥
तेरे दर्शन का मैं प्यासा। पूर्ण कर दो मेरी आशा॥
माँ के मन में ममता भारी। क्यों ना सुनेगी अरज हमारी॥
तेरे दर पर किया है डेरा। दूर करो माँ संकट मेरा॥
मेरे कारज पूरे कर दो। मेरे तुम भंडारे भर दो॥

Navratri Day 3 - Maa Chandraghanta Arti and Puja Vidhi

Who is Maa Chandraghanta - 

Goddess Parvati is the wife to the almighty Lord Shiva. After a marriage, Lord Shiva adorned the Goddesses forehead with a Chandra made from Chandan. This is the reason due to which she is known as Chandraghanta. 

It is believed that she removes the problems and little demons of life. She has ten arms and three eyes, with Shiva’s crescent moon on her forehead. She has a golden complexion and is ready for war. She wears a mala of bells that attempt the silencing of bells, of articulation. She rides a tiger and protects her devotees, gives peace, and bestows ultimate good. She holds a Gong (big bell) and is adorned with a half-moon on the head.

Navratri Day 3 Puja Vidhi

Chandraghanta Puja is performed on the Navratri Tritiya Tithi. Purify with Ganga Jal or Gaumutr. Do Kalash sthapna by placing coconut on the water-filled pot of Silver, Copper, or Earth. Now, take the Sankalpa for Puja and do shodopchar puja of Maa Chandraghanta. Then offer all relevant puja samagri to all the deities. Finally do Aarti and distribute Prasad. Appease Maa Chandraghanta with Milk and milk products. This appeases Maa Chandraghanta and she removes all obstacles.

- 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.
- 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
- Offer Prasad

Navratri Day 3 Mantra and Aarti

Om Aim Hreem Chandraghantay Namah ||
Om Devi Chandraghantayayi Namah(108 times)
Pindaj Pravaarudhchandkopastrkairyuta |
Prasadam Tanute Madhyam Chandraghantetivishrutaa ||

Aarti

जय माँ चन्द्रघण्टा सुख धाम। पूर्ण कीजो मेरे काम॥
चन्द्र समाज तू शीतल दाती। चन्द्र तेज किरणों में समाती॥
मन की मालक मन भाती हो। चन्द्रघण्टा तुम वर दाती हो॥
सुन्दर भाव को लाने वाली। हर संकट में बचाने वाली॥
हर बुधवार को तुझे ध्याये। श्रद्दा सहित तो विनय सुनाए॥
मूर्ति चन्द्र आकार बनाए। शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता॥
पूर्ण आस करो जगत दाता। कांचीपुर स्थान तुम्हारा॥
कर्नाटिका में मान तुम्हारा। नाम तेरा रटू महारानी॥
भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी।

Navratri Day 2 - Maa Brahmacharini Arti and Pooja Vidhi

 Who is Maa 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 Puja Vidhi

Maa Brahmacharini puja ritual is practiced on the 2nd day of Navratri in the Dwitiya Tithi. 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 maa Brahmacharini always remain calm and happy in life. They do not have any kind of fear.

- 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.
- 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
- Offer Prasad

Significance of Brahmacharini Puja

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 the 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 in the Himalayas. 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 removes all the obstacles from our life. Worship Maa Brahmacharini on the second day of Navratri and clear the hurdles to your progress.

Goddess Brahmacharini Mantra & Aarti

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

Aarti

जय अंबे ब्रह्माचारिणी माता।
जय चतुरानन प्रिय सुख दाता।
ब्रह्मा जी के मन भाती हो।
ज्ञान सभी को सिखलाती हो।
ब्रह्मा मंत्र है जाप तुम्हारा।
जिसको जपे सकल संसारा।
जय गायत्री वेद की माता।
जो मन निस दिन तुम्हें ध्याता।
कमी कोई रहने न पाए।
कोई भी दुख सहने न पाए।
उसकी विरति रहे ठिकाने।
जो तेरी महिमा को जाने।
रुद्राक्ष की माला ले कर।
जपे जो मंत्र श्रद्धा दे कर।
आलस छोड़ करे गुणगाना।
मां तुम उसको सुख पहुंचाना।
ब्रह्माचारिणी तेरो नाम।
पूर्ण करो सब मेरे काम।
भक्त तेरे चरणों का पुजारी।
रखना लाज मेरी महतारी।

Navratri Day 1 - Maa Shailputri Aarti and Pooja Vidhi

Who is Devi Shailputri?

Devi Sati, the daughter of King Daksha, was reborn as Shailputri (the daughter of the Himalayas). She holds a Trishul (Trident) in the right hand and a pink lotus in the left, and a crescent adorns her forehead. She is also referred to as Vrisha Roodha because she is mounted on a bull (Vrishabha).

Shailputri Puja Vidhi

• Pray to Lord Ganesha (Vighnaharta) and seek his blessings for a hurdle-free Navratri vrat. 
• Light a lamp (with ghee or mustard or sesame oil) and place it on the altar near the Goddess' idol/image.
• Then, invoke Maa Shailputri by chanting the following Mantras.

Shailputri Mantras

ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥

Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥

वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।

वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥

Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।

Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim॥

या देवी सर्वभू‍तेषु माँ शैलपुत्री रूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita।

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah॥

• Perform the Panchopchara puja by offering Gandham, Pushpam, Deepam, Sugandham and Naivedyam (bhog).

Shailputri Bhog

Offer Kheer (pudding) made of Cow's milk as bhog. You may also offer fruits, coconut with its husk, bananas, paan and supari, Haldi and kumkum.

• Conclude the puja by singing the Aarti and offer your salutations to her by lighting the camphor. 
• After the puja, distribute prasad.

Shailputri Aarti Lyrics

Shailputri Maa bail par sawar, kare Devta jayjaykar

Shiv Shankar ki priya Bhawani, Teri mahima kisine na jani

Parvati tu Uma kehlave, Jo tujhe simare so sukh pave

Riddhi Siddhi parwan kare tu, daya kare dhanwan kare tu

Somwar ko Shiv sang pyari, Aarti teri jisne utari

Uski sagari aas puja do, sagare dukh takleef mila do

Ghee ka sundar deep jalake, gola gari ka bhog lagake

Shraddha Bhav se mantra gayein, prem sahit phir sheesh jhukaye

Jay Giriraj Kishori Ambe, Shiv mukh Chandra Chakori Ambe

Manokamna purna keri do, bhakt sada sukh sampatti bhar do.

 

Shri Vishnu Chalisa

 

Sri Ram Stuti

 

Ramavtar ji Arti

 

Vaishno Devi Mataji Arti

 

Shri Kunj Bihari Arti

 

Durga Chalisa

ॐ

 

पांडुरंगाची आरती ( Pandurangachi Aarti )

 युगे अठ्ठावीस विटेवरी ऊभा ।

वामांगी रखुमाई दिसे दिव्य शोभा ।
पुंडलिकाचे भेटी परब्रह्म आलें गा ।
चरणी वाहे भीमा उद्धारी जगा ।। 1।।

जय देव जय देव जय पांडुरंगा ।
रखुमाईवल्लभा राईच्या वल्लभा पावे जिवलगा ।।धृ. ।।

तुळसी माळा गळा कर ठेवुनी कटी ।
कांसे पीतांबर कस्तुरी लल्लाटी ।
देव सुरवर नित्य येती भेटी ।
गरूड हनुमंत पुढे उभे राहती ।।
जय देव ।। 2।।

धन्य वेणुनाद अनुक्षेत्रपाळा ।
सुवर्णाची कमळे वनमाळा गळा ।
राई रखुमाबाई राणीया सकळा ।
ओवळिती राजा विठोबा सावळा।।
जय देव ।।3।।

ओवाळू आरत्या विठोबा सावळा ।।
जय देव ।।3।।

ओवाळू आरत्या कुर्वड्या येती ।
चंद्रभागेमाजी सोडुनिया देती ।
दिंड्या पताका वैष्णव नाचती ।
पंढरीचा महिमा वर्णावा किती ।।
जय देव ।।4।।

आषाढी कार्तिकी भक्तजन येती ।
चंद्रभागेमध्यें स्नाने जे करिती।।
दर्शनहेळामात्रें तया होय मुक्ती।
केशवासी नामदेव भावे ओंवळिती।।
जय देव जय देव ।।5।।

श्री गुरुदत्ताची आरती (Guru Dattachi Aarti )

 त्रिगुणात्मक त्रैमूर्ती दत्त हा जाणा। त्रिगुणी अवतार त्रेलोक्य राणा ।।

नेती नेती शब्द न ये अनुमाना । सुरवर मुनिजन योगी समाधी न ये ध्याना ।।१।।

जय देव जयदेव जय श्री गुरुदत्ता। आरती ओवाळिता हरली भवचिंता। जय देव जय देव।

सबाह्य अभ्यंतरीं तू एक दत्त। अभाग्यासी कैंची कळेल ही मात ।।

परा ही परतली तेथे कैंचा हा हेत । जन्मरमरण्याचा पुरलासे अंत ।।२।। जय देव जय देव

दत्त येऊनिया उभा ठाकला । सद्भावे साष्टांग प्रणिपात केला ।।

प्रसन्न होऊनिया आशीर्वाद दिधला । जन्ममरण्याचा फेरा चुकविला ।।३।। जय देव जय देव

दत्त दत्त ऐसे लागले ध्यान। हारपले मन झाले उन्मन ।।

मीतूंपणाची झाली बोळवण । एका जनार्दनीं श्री दत्त ध्यान ।।४।। जय देव जय देव

मंत्रपुष्पांजली मंत्र (Mantra Pushpanjali )

 ॐ यज्ञेन यज्ञमयजन्त देवास्तनि धर्माणि प्रथमान्यासन् ।

ते ह नाकं महिमान : सचंत यत्र पूर्वे साध्या : संति देवा : ।।
ॐ राजाधिराजाय प्रसह्य साहिने ।
नमो वयं वैश्रवणाय कुर्महे ।
स मस कामान् काम कामाय मह्यं।
कामेश्र्वरो वैश्रवणो ददातु कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय ।
महाराजाय नम: ।
ॐ स्वस्ति। साम्राज्यं भौज्यं स्वाराज्यं
वैराज्यं पारमेष्ठ्यं राज्यं महाराज्यमाधिपत्यमयं
वैराज्यं पारमेष्ठ्यं राज्यं महाराज्यमाधिपत्यमयं
समंतपर्यायीस्यात् सार्वभैम: सार्वायुष आं
तादापरार्धात् पृथिव्यै समुद्रपर्यंताया एकेराळिति
तदप्येष: श्लोको भिगीतो मरूत: परिवेष्टारो
मरूतस्यावसन् गृहे ।
आविक्षितस्य कामप्रेर्विश्र्वेदेवा: सभासद इति ।।

एकदंतायविघ्महे वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।
तन्नोदंती प्रचोदयात् ।

मंत्रपुष्पांजली समर्पयामि ।।

।। गणपतिबाप्पा मोरया ।।

देवा देवीची निरोप आरती

 जाहले भजन आम्ही नमितो तव चरण ।

वारुनिया विघ्ने देवा रक्षावे दीना ॥धृ॥

दास तुझे आम्ही देवा तुजलाची ध्यातो
प्रेमे करुनिया देवा गुण तुझेची गातो ॥१॥

तरी द्यावी सिद्धी देवा हेची वासना, देवा हेची वासना
रक्षुनियां सर्वां द्यावी आम्हासी आज्ञा ॥२॥

मागणे ते देवा एकची आहे आता एकची आहे
तारुनियां सकळां आम्हां कृपादृष्टी पाहे ॥३॥

जेव्हां सर्व आम्ही मिळूं ऐशा या ठाया ऐशा या ठाया
प्रेमानंदे लागू तुझी कीर्ति गावया ॥४॥

सदा ऐशी भक्ति राहो आमुच्या मनी देवा आमुच्या मनी
हेची देवा तुम्हा असे नित्य विनवणी ॥५॥

वारुनिया संकटॆ आता आमुची सारी आता आमुची सारी
कृपेची सा‌ऊली देवा दीनावरि करी ॥६॥

निरंतर आमुची चिंता तुम्हां असावी चिंता तुम्हा असावी
आम्हां सर्वांची लज्जा देवा तुम्ही रक्षावी ॥७॥

निरोप घेता आता आम्हा आज्ञा असावी देवा आज्ञा असावी
चुकले आमचे काही त्याची क्षमा असावी ॥८॥