Devi Navaratri Utsavam
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Bharathi
Sep 18, 2009, 2:40:47 AM9/18/09
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Devi Navaratri Utsavam – The Festival of Shakthi
The festival of Navratri (nav = nine and ratri = nights) lasts for 9
days with three days each devoted to worship of Maa Durga, the Goddess
of Valor, Maha Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Maa Saraswati, the
Goddess of Knowledge. During the nine days of Navratri, feasting and
fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities amongst the
ritualists. Evenings give rise to the religious discourses and
spiritual talks in order to worship the divine Goddess and their
victory upon the evil forces.
The 9 nights festival of Navratri begins on the first day of Ashwaija
of the bright fortnight. Seeds are sown, sprouting is watched, the
planets are consecrated, and on the 8th and 9th days, Goddess Durga,
Vijayashtami and Mahanavami are worshipped. The Devi Mahatmya and
other texts invoking the Goddess who vanquished demons are recited.
The Navaratri is not observed merely to celebrate the destruction of
mythical demons like Mahisasura by different manifestations of the
Devi such as Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. When it is
understood in the above perspective, it stands out as a practical
manual describing the various obstacles an aspirant faces in our quest
for Supreme Knowledge and how these obstacles can be overcome by
invoking the help of the spiritual shakti latent in us. Therefore, the
Navaratri celebrations are of great spiritual value, not just an
occasion for social gatherings.
Of particular mention is the scripture called Devi Mahatmyam, also
known as Durga Saptasati or Chandi Path, a text of great significance
for all spiritual aspirants. All spiritual aspirants, irrespective of
age, gender or caste, can chant the 700 sacred verses of the Chandi.
When chanted with proper pronunciation and one-pointed concentration,
or listened to with an intensely prayerful attitude, we can overcome
all obstacles and difficulties troubling us in worldly or spiritual
affairs. It is particularly auspicious to chant the Durga Saptasati
during the Saran-Navaratri, the nine day festival of the autumn season
This year in the month of September comes the Saran-Navaratri festival
starting on 19 Ashwaija Suddha Padyami (First day of Waxing moon) to
28 (Ashwaija Suddha Dasami) popularly known as Vijaya Dasami or
Dussera . This is a nine day ritual in which the glories of the Godess
Durga Kali and Saraswathi are recited. This is a great opportunity for
a spiritual Student.
“OM IEM HRIEEM KLIEEM CHAMUNDAAYAI VICCHE” is the
Mantra that is chanted in these auspicious days. Any one can chant
this mantra any number of times because there is no lack of Goddesses
love and bliss.
THIDHI DEVATA PRASADAM
DAANAM COLOUR DATE
Padyami Gayathri Kattu Pongali
Ghee White -19/09/09
Vidhiya Bala
Pulihora Sugar
Uudhaa -20/09/09
Tadhiya Uma Chakkara Pongali
Paalu Kanakambaram -21/09/09
Chavithi Saraswati Kadamba annam
Pindivantalu White -22/09/09
Panchami Annapoorna/ Daddhojanam
Banana's Aakupaccha -23/09/09
Lalitha
Shashti Gowri Kobbari Annam
Honey Pasupu -24/09/09
Saptami Chandi Nimma pulihora
bellam Red -25/09/09
Ashtami Durga Ksheerannam/
coconuts Kaashayam -26/09/09
paramannam
Navami Mahalakshmi Payasam
Pelalu Red -27/09/09
Dasami Rajarajeswari Garelu/aavadalu
Nuvvulu sky blue -28/09/09
ACTIVITIES IN THE MORNING:-
7.30AM -10.30AM
RUDRABHISHEKAM,
KUMKUMPUJA ,
HOMAM.
ACTIVITIES IN THE EVENING
4PM - 7.30PM
KUMKUMPUJA,
HOMAM,
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
An exiting Opportunity for all and the members of MIHIRA FAMILY.
With the Supreme Blessings of our Beloved MASTER E.K. Under the
Guidance of Sri M.R.L. Rao MIHIRA is organizing the Saran-Navaratri
Puja Celebrations At MIHIRA DHYANA MANDIR in Visakhapatnam from 19th
September to 28th September 18, 2009. We wish your participation and
make this event a memorable one and let you drench under the Divine
Blessings of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati.
Address:
MIHIRA DHYANA MANDIR,
Wisdom Teaching Temple and Center for Values and Virtues,
Door No 43-19-27 .Venkataraju Nagar,
T.S.N Colony, Dondaparthi
Visakhapatnam-530016
Andhra Pradesh. INDIA.
REGARDS
Bharathi(MIHIRA TEAM)
The festival of Navratri (nav = nine and ratri = nights) lasts for 9
days with three days each devoted to worship of Maa Durga, the Goddess
of Valor, Maha Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Maa Saraswati, the
Goddess of Knowledge. During the nine days of Navratri, feasting and
fasting take precedence over all normal daily activities amongst the
ritualists. Evenings give rise to the religious discourses and
spiritual talks in order to worship the divine Goddess and their
victory upon the evil forces.
The 9 nights festival of Navratri begins on the first day of Ashwaija
of the bright fortnight. Seeds are sown, sprouting is watched, the
planets are consecrated, and on the 8th and 9th days, Goddess Durga,
Vijayashtami and Mahanavami are worshipped. The Devi Mahatmya and
other texts invoking the Goddess who vanquished demons are recited.
The Navaratri is not observed merely to celebrate the destruction of
mythical demons like Mahisasura by different manifestations of the
Devi such as Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. When it is
understood in the above perspective, it stands out as a practical
manual describing the various obstacles an aspirant faces in our quest
for Supreme Knowledge and how these obstacles can be overcome by
invoking the help of the spiritual shakti latent in us. Therefore, the
Navaratri celebrations are of great spiritual value, not just an
occasion for social gatherings.
Of particular mention is the scripture called Devi Mahatmyam, also
known as Durga Saptasati or Chandi Path, a text of great significance
for all spiritual aspirants. All spiritual aspirants, irrespective of
age, gender or caste, can chant the 700 sacred verses of the Chandi.
When chanted with proper pronunciation and one-pointed concentration,
or listened to with an intensely prayerful attitude, we can overcome
all obstacles and difficulties troubling us in worldly or spiritual
affairs. It is particularly auspicious to chant the Durga Saptasati
during the Saran-Navaratri, the nine day festival of the autumn season
This year in the month of September comes the Saran-Navaratri festival
starting on 19 Ashwaija Suddha Padyami (First day of Waxing moon) to
28 (Ashwaija Suddha Dasami) popularly known as Vijaya Dasami or
Dussera . This is a nine day ritual in which the glories of the Godess
Durga Kali and Saraswathi are recited. This is a great opportunity for
a spiritual Student.
“OM IEM HRIEEM KLIEEM CHAMUNDAAYAI VICCHE” is the
Mantra that is chanted in these auspicious days. Any one can chant
this mantra any number of times because there is no lack of Goddesses
love and bliss.
THIDHI DEVATA PRASADAM
DAANAM COLOUR DATE
Padyami Gayathri Kattu Pongali
Ghee White -19/09/09
Vidhiya Bala
Pulihora Sugar
Uudhaa -20/09/09
Tadhiya Uma Chakkara Pongali
Paalu Kanakambaram -21/09/09
Chavithi Saraswati Kadamba annam
Pindivantalu White -22/09/09
Panchami Annapoorna/ Daddhojanam
Banana's Aakupaccha -23/09/09
Lalitha
Shashti Gowri Kobbari Annam
Honey Pasupu -24/09/09
Saptami Chandi Nimma pulihora
bellam Red -25/09/09
Ashtami Durga Ksheerannam/
coconuts Kaashayam -26/09/09
paramannam
Navami Mahalakshmi Payasam
Pelalu Red -27/09/09
Dasami Rajarajeswari Garelu/aavadalu
Nuvvulu sky blue -28/09/09
ACTIVITIES IN THE MORNING:-
7.30AM -10.30AM
RUDRABHISHEKAM,
KUMKUMPUJA ,
HOMAM.
ACTIVITIES IN THE EVENING
4PM - 7.30PM
KUMKUMPUJA,
HOMAM,
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
An exiting Opportunity for all and the members of MIHIRA FAMILY.
With the Supreme Blessings of our Beloved MASTER E.K. Under the
Guidance of Sri M.R.L. Rao MIHIRA is organizing the Saran-Navaratri
Puja Celebrations At MIHIRA DHYANA MANDIR in Visakhapatnam from 19th
September to 28th September 18, 2009. We wish your participation and
make this event a memorable one and let you drench under the Divine
Blessings of Maha Kali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati.
Address:
MIHIRA DHYANA MANDIR,
Wisdom Teaching Temple and Center for Values and Virtues,
Door No 43-19-27 .Venkataraju Nagar,
T.S.N Colony, Dondaparthi
Visakhapatnam-530016
Andhra Pradesh. INDIA.
REGARDS
Bharathi(MIHIRA TEAM)
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