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 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।

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 ।।

दशावतारांची आरती (Dashavatar Aarti )

 आरती सप्रेम जय जय विठ्ठल परब्रह्म ।

भक्त संकटिं नानास्वरूपीं स्थापिसि स्वधर्म ॥ ध्रु० ॥

अंबऋषीकारणें गर्भवास सोशीसी ।
वेद नेले चोरूनि ब्रह्मया आणुनियां देसी ॥
मत्स्यरूपी नारायण सप्तहि सागर धुंडीसी ।
हस्त लागतां शंखासुरा तुझा वर देसी ॥ आरती० ॥ १ ॥

रसातळासी जातां पृथ्वी पाठीवर घेसी ।
परोपकरासाठीं देवा कांसव झालासी ॥
दाढें धरुनी पृथ्वी नेतां वराहरूप होसी ।
प्रल्हादाकारणें स्तंभीं नरहरि गुरगुरसी ॥ आरती० ॥ २ ॥

पांचवे अवतारीं बळिच्या द्वाराला जासी ।
भिक्षे स्थळ मागुनीं बळीला पाताळा नेसी ॥
सर्व समर्पण केलं म्हणुनी प्रसन्न त्या होसी ।
वामनरूप धरुनी बळिच्या द्वारीं तिष्ठसी ॥ आरती० ॥ ३ ॥

सहस्त्रार्जुन मातला जमदग्नीचा वध केला ।

कष्टी ते रेणुका म्हणुनी सहस्त्रार्जुन वधिला ॥
निःक्षत्री पृथ्वी दान दिधली विप्राला ।
सहावा अवतार परशुराम प्रगटला ॥ आरती० ॥ ४ ॥

मातला रावण सर्वां उपद्रव केला ।
तेहतिस कोटी देव बंदी हरिलें सीतेला ॥
पितृवचनालागीं रामें वनवास केला ।
मिळोनि वानरसहित राजा राम प्रगटला ॥ आरती० ॥ ५ ॥

देवकीवसुदेवबंदीमोचन त्वां केलें ।
नंदाघरीं जाउनी निजसुख गोकुळा दिधलें ।
गोरसचोरी करितां नवलक्ष गोपाळ मिळविले ।
गोपिकांचें प्रेम देखुनि श्रीकृष्ण भुलले ॥ आरती० ॥ ६ ॥

बौद्ध कलंकी कलियुगीं झाला अधर्म हा अवघा ।
सोडुनी दिधला धर्म म्हणुनी न दिससी देवा ॥
म्लेंच्छमर्दन करिसी ह्मणोनि कलंकी केशवा ।
बहिरवि जान्हवी द्यावी निजसुखानंदाची सेवा ॥ आरती० ॥ ७ ॥

श्री महालक्ष्मीची आरती (Mahalaxmi Aarti )

जय देवी जय देवी जय महालक्ष्मी
वससी व्यापकरूपे राहे निश्चलरूपे तू स्थूलसुक्ष्मी. जय.

करवीरपूर वासिनी सुरवर मुनिमाता
पुरहर वरदायिनी मुरहर प्रियकांता
कमलाकारे जठरी जन्मविला धाता
सहस्त्र वदनी भूधर नपुरे गुणगाता. जय.

मातुल्लिंग गदा खेटक रविकिरणी
झळके हाटकवाटी पीयुष रसपाणि
माणिक रसना सुरंग वसना मृगनयनी
शशीकर वदना राजस मदनाची जननी. जय.

तारा शक्ती अगम्या शीवभजका गौरी
सांख्य म्हणती प्रकृती निर्गुण निर्धारी
गायत्री नीजबीजा निगमागमसारी
प्रगटे पद्मावती निजधर्माचारी. जय.

अमृत भरिते सरिते अघदुरिते वारी
मारी दुर्घट असुरा भवदुस्तर तारी
वारी माया पटल प्रणमत परिवारी
हे रूप चिद्रुप दावी निर्धारी. जय.

चतुराननाने कुश्चित कर्मांच्या ओळी
लिहिल्या असतिल माते माझे निजभाळी
पुसोनि चरणातळी पदसुमने क्षाळी
मुक्तेश्वर नागर क्षीरसागर बाळी. जय.