New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): An early morning prayer ceremony took place at Chhatarpur’s temple.
The Shri Aadya Katyayani Shaktipith Temple
In the nation’s capital during the ninth day of the four-day event
Chaitra
Navratri
festival on Wednesday.
Previously, the dawn Aarti took place at
Jhandewalan Temple
in New Delhi during the fourth day of the nine-day event
Chaitra
Navratri
.
Today marks the fourth and fifth days of
Navratri
will be observed, and Goddess Durga is venerated as Mata Kushmanda and Mata Skandamata.
Goddess Kushmanda is considered the ultimate deity of the solar system according to Hindu philosophy. Venerating Mother Kushmanda bestows upon her devotees the power to overcome all diseases, woes, and flaws.
Goddess Skandamata received her training from Goddess Parvati. Therefore, the fifth manifestation of Goddess Durga is known as Skandamata. It is said that venerating Goddess Skandamata grants all the desires of her devotees and brings joy into their lives, particularly aiding those who wish for offspring.
Navratri
, which means ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine avatars, known collectively as Navdurga.
Hindus observe four
Navratri
s throughout the year, but only two–
Chaitra
Navratri
and Shardiya
Navratri
–are extensively commemorated, coinciding with the transition between seasons. In India,
Navratri
is observed through different customs and practices.
The nine-day festival, also known as Ramzan
Navratri
, concludes on
Ram Navami
, marking the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. During this celebration, each of the nine days is dedicated to venerating one of the nine forms of the divine mother ‘Shakti.’
The festival is observed with immense reverence throughout India, involving ceremonies and invocations dedicated to the deity in her myriad manifestations.
Akashvani’s Aradhana YouTube channel will feature a series of special programs running from March 30 through April 6.
Navratri
.
The
Navratri
The celebrations will reach their peak with an impressive live event on Ram Janmotsav, streamed live from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya. This exclusive telecast is scheduled for April 6th between 11:45 AM and 12:15 PM, allowing viewers nationwide to experience the sacred celebrations. (ANI)
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