Navratri Day 1: Maa Shailputri

Mata Shailputri is the symbol of the Beginning of Pratipada Tithi

The auspicious nine-days of Navratri begins today.

This day is also known as Pratipada Tithi .
Maa Shailputri is said to be the wife to Lord Shiva and is also known as Adishakti and Parvati.
According to Hindu mythologies, she took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya and hence named as Shailputri which means the daughter of mountains.
Maa Shailputri is the absolute form of Nava Durga and has a half-moon in her forehead and holds a trident in her right hand & lotus flower in her left hand. She is also called Bhavani, Parvati, and Hemavati.
It is believed that the Goddess Shailputri governs the Moon – the provider of all fortunes, hence by worshipping her, devotees seeks blessings for good fortunes. Her abode is in the Muladhara or root Chakra.

May Goddess bless us all

Love & Blessings

Sanjogita
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