Navratri 2024- Maa Shailputri (Day-1) Know More About It
Navratri is celebrated for nine days, is dedicated to the 9 forms of Goddess Durga, namely Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidatri, who are worshiped every day for nine days
Maa Shailputri is the first incarnation of Maa Durga, and her worship on the first day holds immense importance. Known as the daughter of the Himalayan king Himavat and Maina, she is the personification of mother nature and embodies the powers of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
The offering to Maa Shailaputri traditionally includes dishes made with ghee. Ghee is considered pure and auspicious, and it play a central role in the bhog offerings made to her on the very first day of Navratri
Ghee symbolizes purity and strength, attributes associated with Maa Shailputri offering white dishes made with pure ghee is believed to bring strength, vitality and positivity into life
The most traditional bhog offering is a bowl of pure ghee which is thought to appease the goddess
Ghee roasted singhare floor cooked into a thick rice halwa is another favorite bhog of first day
Sabundana Khichdi, Kheer, Laddoos and more you can make with ghee
Traditionally, yellow is considered a lucky color for the first day of Shardiya Navratri. It symbolizes joy, light and an abundance of energy
Yellow color associated with the Goddess Shailputri, who symbolizes strength as well as purity