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

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॥

Ramavtar ji Arti

 

Shri Kunj Bihari Arti

 

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

आरती विठ्ठलाची ( Vitthalachi Aarti )

 

येई हो विठ्ठले माझे माउली ये ||

निढळावरी कर ठेवूनि वाट मी पाहे ||

आलिया गोलिया हाती धाडी निरोप |
पंढरपुरी आहे माझा मायबाप || १ ||

पिवळा पितांबर कैसा गगनी झळकला |
गरुडावरी बैसोनी माझा कैवारी आला || २ ||

विठोबाचे राज्य आम्हा नित्य दिपवाळी ||
विष्णुदास नामा जीवेभावे ओवाळी || ३ ||

असो नासो भाव आम्हा तुज्या थाया
कृपाद्रिष्टि पाहे माझा पंढरीराया

येई हो विठ्ठले माझे माऊली ये ॥

साईबाबा आरती (Saibaba Aarti )

 आरती साईबाबा । सौख्यदातार जीवा।

चरणरजातली । द्यावा दासा विसावा, भक्ता विसावा ।। आ०।।ध्रु ०।।
जाळुनियां अनंग। स्वस्वरूपी राहेदंग ।
मुमुक्षूजनां दावी । निज डोळा श्रीरंग ।। आ०।। १ ।।
जयामनी जैसा भाव । तया तैसा अनुभव ।
दाविसी दयाघना । ऐसी तुझीही माव ।। आ०।। २ ।।
तुमचे नाम ध्याता । हरे संस्कृती व्यथा ।
अगाध तव करणी । मार्ग दाविसी अनाथा ।। आ०।। ३ ।।
कलियुगी अवतार । सगुण परब्रह्मः साचार ।
अवतीर्ण झालासे । स्वामी दत्त दिगंबर ।। द०।। आ०।। ४ ।।आठा दिवसा गुरुवारी । भक्त करिती वारी ।
प्रभुपद पहावया । भवभय निवारी ।। आ०।। ५ ।।
माझा निजद्रव्यठेवा । तव चरणरज सेवा ।
मागणे हेचि आता । तुम्हा देवाधिदेवा ।। आ०।। ६ ।।
इच्छित दिन चातक। निर्मल तोय निजसुख ।
पाजावे माधवा या । सांभाळ आपुली भाक ।। आ०।। ७ ।।

ज्ञानराजा आरती (Dnyanraja Aarti )

आरती ज्ञानराजा |
महाकैवल्यतेजा |
सेविती साधुसंत ||
मनु वेधला माझा || आरती || धृ ||
लोपलें ज्ञान जगी |
हित नेणती कोणी |
अवतार पांडुरंग |
नाम ठेविले ज्ञानी || १ || आरती || धृ ||
कनकाचे ताट करी |
उभ्या गोपिका नारी |
नारद तुंबर हो ||
साम गायन करी || २ || आरती || धृ ||
प्रकट गुह्य बोले |
विश्र्व ब्रम्हाची केलें |
रामजनार्दनी |
पायी मस्तक ठेविले |
आरती ज्ञानराजा |
महाकैवल्यतेजा || सेविती || ३ ||

Ganapati ji ki seva - गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा, सेवा से सब विघ्न टले 

तीन लोक के सकल देवता, द्वार खड़े नित अर्ज करैं

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

रिद्धि-सिद्धि दक्षिण वाम विराजें, अरु आनन्द सों चमर करैं

धूप-दीप अरू लिए आरती भक्त खड़े जयकार करैं

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

गुड़ के मोदक भोग लगत हैं मूषक वाहन चढ्या सरैं

सौम्य रूप को देख गणपति के विघ्न भाग जा दूर परैं

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

भादो मास अरु शुक्ल चतुर्थी दिन दोपारा दूर परैं।

लियो जन्म गणपति प्रभु जी दुर्गा मन आनन्द भरैं॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

अद्भुत बाजा बजा इन्द्र का देव बंधु सब गान करैं।

श्री शंकर के आनन्द उपज्या नाम सुन्यो सब विघ्न टले ॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

आनि विधाता बैठे आसन, इन्द्र अप्सरा नृत्य करैं।

देख वेद ब्रह्मा जी जाको विघ्न विनाशक नाम धरैं॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

एकदन्त गजवदन विनायक त्रिनयन रूप अनूप धरैं।

पगथंभा सा उदर पुष्ट है देव चन्द्रमा हास्य करैं॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

देशराप श्री चन्द्रदेव को कलाहीन तत्काल करैं।

चौदह लोक में फिरें गणपति तीन लोक में राज्य करैं॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

उठि प्रभात जप करैं ध्यान कोई ताके कारज सर्व सरैं।

पूजा काल आरती गावैं ताके शिर यश छत्र फिरैं॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

गणपति की पूजा पहले करने से काम सभी निर्विघ्न सरैं।

सभी भक्त गणपति जी के हाथ जोड़कर स्तुति करैं॥

गणपति की सेवा मंगल मेवा...।

In English - 

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva, Seva Se Sab Vighna Talee

Tina Loka Ke Sakala Devata, Dvara Khare Nita Araja Kare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Riddhi Siddhi Dakshina Vaama, Viraje Aru Ananda So Chamara Kare।

Dhupa-Deepa Aru Liye Aarti Bhakta Khare Jaykara Kare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Gura Ke Modaka Bhoga Lagat Hai Mushaka Vaahan Chadya-Sare

Saumya Roop Ko Dekh Ganapati Ke Vighna Bhaga Ja Door Pare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Bhado Masa Aru Shukla Charturthi Dina Dopara Door Pare

Liyo Janma Ganapati Prabhu Ji Durga Man Ananda Bhare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Adbhuta Baaja Baja Indra Ka Deva Bandhu Sab Gaana Kare

Shree Shankara ke Ananda Upajya Naam Sunyo Sab Vighna Tare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Aani Vidhata Baithe Aasan Indra Apsara Nritya Kare

Dekha Veda Brahma Ji Jako Vighna-Vinashak Naam Dhare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Ekadanta Gajavadan Vinayaka Trinayana Rupa Anupa Dhare

Pagakhambha Sa Udara Pushta Hai Dev Chandrama Hasya Kare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

De Shrapa Shri Chandradeva Ko Kalahina Tatkala Kare

Chaudaha Loka Me Phire Ganapati Tina Loka Me Rajya Kare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Uthi Prabhat Jap Kare Dhyan Koi Taake Kaaraj sarva Sare

Puja Kala Aarti Gavai Taake Shira Yasha Chatra Phire

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...

Ganapati Ki Puja Pehle Karane Se Kaam Sabhi Nirvighna Sare।

Sabhi Bhakt Ganapati Ji Ke Hath Jodkar Stuti Kare

Ganapati Ki Seva Mangal Meva...।

Ghalin Lotangan - घालीन लोटांगण

घालीन लोटांगण

घालीन लोटांगण, वंदीन चरण ।

डोळ्यांनी पाहीन रुप तुझें ।

प्रेमें आलिंगन, आनंदे पूजिन ।

भावें ओवाळीन म्हणे नामा ।।१।।

त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव।

त्वमेव बंधुक्ष्च सखा त्वमेव ।

त्वमेव विध्या द्रविणं त्वमेव ।

त्वमेव सर्वं मम देवदेव।।२।।

कायेन वाचा मनसेंद्रीयेव्रा, बुद्धयात्मना वा प्रकृतिस्वभावात ।

करोमि यध्य्त सकलं परस्मे, नारायणायेति समर्पयामि ।।३।।

अच्युतं केशवं रामनारायणं कृष्णदामोदरं वासुदेवं हरिम।

श्रीधरं माधवं गोपिकावल्लभं, जानकीनायकं रामचंद्र भजे ।।४।।

हरे राम हर राम, राम राम हरे हरे ।

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण, कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ।

Shedur lal Chadayo - शेंदूर लाल चढायो

शेंदूर लाल चढायो अच्छा गजमुखको ||

दोंदिल लाल बिराजे सूत गौरीहरको ||
हाथ लिए गुड-लड्डू साईं सुरवरको ||महिमा कहे ना जाय लागत हूँ पदको || 1 ||
विघनाविनाशन मंगल मूरत अधिकारी ||
कोटि सूरजप्रकाश ऐसी छबि तेरी ||
गंड-स्थल मदमस्तक झूले शाशिहारी || 2 ||
संतति सम्पति सभी भरपूर पावे ||
ऐसे तुम महाराज मोको अति भावे ||
गोसावीनंदन निशिदिन गुण गावे || 3 ||

Shendur Laal Chadhaayo Achchhaa Gajamukha Ko
Jai Jai Jai Jai Jai
Astha Sidhi Dasi Sankat Ko Bairi
Jai Jai Jai Jai Jai
Bhaavabhagat Se Koi SharaNaagat Aave
Jai Jai Jai Jai Jai

जय जय श्री गणराज विध्यासुखदाता || धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता ||

अष्टो सिद्धि दासी संकटको बैरी ||

जय जय श्री गणराज विध्यासुखदाता || धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता ||

भावभगत से कोई शरणागत आवे ||

जय जय श्री गणराज विध्यासुखदाता || धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता ||

in English

Dondil Laal Biraaje Sut Gaurihar Ko
Haath Liye Gud Ladduu Saaii Sukhar Ko
Mahimaa Kahe Na Jaay Laagat Huun Pad Ko 

Jai Jai Jii Ganaraaj Vidyaasukhadaataa
Dhany Tumhaaro Darshan Meraa Mat Ramataa
Jai Dev Jai Dev

Vighan Vinashan Mangal Murat Adhikari
Koti Suraj Prakash Aise Chabi Teri
Gandasthal Madmastak Jhool Shashi Behari

Jai Jai Jii Ganaraaj Vidyaasukhadaataa
Dhany Tumhaaro Darshan Meraa Mat Ramataa
Jai Dev Jai Dev

Santati Sampatti Sabahii Bharapuur Paave
Aise Tum Mahaaraaj Moko Ati Bhaave
Gosaaviinandan Nishidin Gun Gaave

Jai Jai Jii Ganaraaj Vidyaasukhadaataa
Dhany Tumhaaro Darshan Meraa Mat Ramataa
Jai Dev Jai Dev

Shri Ganeshji ki arti - श्री गणेश जी की आरती

श्री गणेश जी की आरती

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा .

माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा ॥

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा ॥

एक दंत दयावंत, चार भुजाधारी .

माथे पे सिंदूर सोहे, मूषक  की सवारी ॥

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा ॥

अंधन को आंख देत, कोढ़िन को काया .

बांझन को पुत्र देत, निर्धन को माया ॥

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा ॥

हार चढ़ै, फूल चढ़ै और चढ़ै मेवा .

लड्डुअन को भोग लगे, संत करे सेवा ॥

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा ॥

दीनन की लाज राखो, शंभु सुतवारी .

कामना को पूर्ण करो, जग बलिहारी ॥

जय गणेश, जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा ॥