Goddess Maa Shilaputri Devi (Navratri 1st Day)
The first day of Navratri is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Maa Shilaputri, also known as Shailputri who is described in the scriptures as the daughter of mountains. The Term ‘Shila’ means rock or mountain and the second half ‘Putri’ refers to ‘daughter’. Shilaputri is said to be highly effulgent like crores of suns and moons. She rides on a bull (Nandi) and carries a trident and lotus in her hands. She wears a moon on her forehead.
Story of Maa Shilaputri
Goddess Sati entered the sacrificial fire of Daksha and gave up her life. She then took birth as Mother Parvati or the daughter of Himavan or Mountain King. She divinely realized her origin and started meditating deeply to reach Lord Shiva’s abode once again. Her severe penance shook the three worlds. Finally, Lord Brahma appeared in front of her and assured that Lord Shiva would accept her in marriage. Due to the severe penance, her body was reduced to a skeleton and Lord Shiva bathed her with the Ganges flowing from his hair and she regained her splendour.
Maa Shilaputri Importance
It is said Goddess Shilaputri rules over the Moon and provides all kinds of fortune to her devotees. This form of Adishakti can remove the malefic effects of the moon in horoscope. The other names of Shilaputri are Hemavati and Parvati. This is the most important form of Maa Durga and therefore worshipped on the very first day of Navratri.
Maa Shilaputri puja on Navratri 1st Day
The favorite flower of Shilaputri is Jasmine. Therefore, worship the Goddess with Jasmine flowers. Do Shodashopachara puja today starting with Ganesh Vandana. Conclude the puja with arati.
- Navratri First Day Shilaputri Mantras
- Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah
- Om Devi Shailputryai Swaha Vande Vanchhit Laabhaay, Chandrardhkritshekharaam
- Vrisharudham Shooldharaam Shailputriim Yashaswinim
- Ma Shilaputri Prarthna on Navratri 1st Day
- Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam
- Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim
- Ma Shilaputri Stuti on Navratri 1st Day
- Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita
- Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah
- Ma Shilaputri Dhyan on Navratri 1st Day
- Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam
- Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim
- Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram
- Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhushita
- Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham
- Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim
- Ma Shilaputri Stotra on Navratri 1st Day
- Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim
- Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham
- Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman
- Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham
- Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim
- Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham
- Ma Shilaputri Kavach on Navratri 1st Day
- Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini
- Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari
- Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari
- Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita
- Phatkara Patu Sarvange Sarva Siddhi Phalaprada
Importance of first day Navratri puja
The powers and glories of Maa Shilaputri are unlimited. That is why she is adored and worshipped on the first day of Navratri puja. The worship of Maa Shilaputri removes all afflictions and paves the road to success in Navratri puja as well as in life.
On the first day of Navratri, it is a common practice to do the Ghatasthapana. Seeds of nine, seven, five, three or one crop are sown on a soil bed created on this day and daily watered to see the seeds sprout and grow over the nine days.
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