Maa Shailputri on first day of Navratri ? Origin Story of Goddess Shaiputri | Color dedicated to Maa Shailputri and much more to know!
One of the most divine and calm manifestations of Goddess Durga is Maa Shailputri. On the first day of the Navratri celebration, one of the Navadurgas, she is worshipped. By grouping the Sanskrit words "Shail," which means "mountains," and "Putri," that means "daughter," Mata Shailputri's name is formed- "daughter of the mountains."
Other names for Shailputri Maa include Mata Sati Bhavani(relaated to her prior birth), Goddess Parvati, and Maa Hemavati. Similarly, she goes by the name Pratham Shailputri. On the first day of this holy celebration, she is worshipped as the first Devi of Navratri. She was born as the daughter of Parvat Raj Himalaya, the Mountain King- Himavat.
Origin Story
Maa Shailputri was King Daksha's daughter in a prior life. Then, she was named as Sati Once. She exchanged vows Lord Shiva. The marriage of Lord Shiva and Sati was disapproved by King Daksha. King Daksha broke all links with daughter Sati as a result of his rage and humiliation over this deed.
Daksha was tormented by the idea that Sati and Lord Shiva were wed, and his rage grew more intense every day. to embarrass him and let his rage out. A big Yagna was structured by Daksha. He invited every God and Goddess, including the wise Sages, but he omitted inviting Lord Shiva and Sati to the Yagna. Despite this, Sati still wanted to travel to the Yagna because she believed it would be a good opportunity to see her parents again. She had not seen her parents in a very long time, but she was content living in the Himalayas with Lord Shiva.
Despite Lord Shiva's
reluctance, she made the decision to attend the Yagna. Sati arrived at the
destination where the Yagna was hosted. King Daksha insulted Lord Shiva in
front of all the guests visiting the Yagna, therefore Sati's joy was momentary.
Sati gave herself over to the Yagna's flames since she could no longer take all
of this. As in her previous incarnation, Sati took a second life as Himavati
(Parvati), the daughter of Himavat, and when she reached adulthood, she tied
the holy knot of marriage to Lord Shiva.
Representation
Shailputri Mata is seen
positioned on a Nandi, her face placid and her aura bright. She is depicted
holding a Lotus flower in her left hand and a Trident in her right hand, along
with a crescent Moon on her forehead.
Symbolism and colour
The mountain Himavat
served as Parvati's father when the supreme goddess took on this form. The
colour yellow is said to be fortunate, joyful, brilliant, lucky, and most
significantly, maidenhood, which is the age the goddess is thought to be in
this form.
The significance of yellow in this context may be seen in our own culture and traditions, as lakhs of Hindu weddings across India are dedicated to the application of turmeric and sandalwood on the bride and the groom on the day before the wedding. In certain cultures, it is also traditional for brides to don yellow during the wedding ceremony before receiving an additional set of bridal attire from the groom's side, emphasising the passage from girlhood to womanhood. Devi Shailaputri is revered for good fortune and luck.
The deities Brahma, Vishnu, and
Shiva have given Goddess Shailputri their divine capabilities. According to
astrology, the goddess Shailputri is said to be in power on the moon. One
can counteract the negative effects of the Moon and retain good health by
reciting Adi Shakti mantras.
Worship Mantra
Mantra:
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः ॥
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah ||
Prarthana:
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam!
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