Durga Mata Puja

The puja of Mata Durga known as Durga Puja, is a significant religious ritual where devotees worship Goddess Durga in her various forms. It is most prominently celebrated during the festival of Navratri and Durga Puja. The rituals and practices of Durga Puja remain different from one region to another.

Names and Meanings of Durga Mata

The nine forms of Durga known as Navadurga are worshiped during Navaratri:

  1. Shailaputri - means “Daughter of the Mountain”.
  2. Brahmacharini - means “Mother of Devotion and penance”.
  3. Chandraghanta - means “Destroyers of Demons”.
  4. Kushmanda - means “Goddess of the Cosmic Egg”.
  5. Skandamata - means “Goddess of motherhood and children”.
  6. Katyayani - means “Goddess of Power”.
  7. Kalaratri - means “Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage”
  8. Mahagauri - means “Goddess of Beauty and Women”.
  9. Siddhidatri - means “Giver of Perfection”

Benefits of Durga Mata Puja

Durga Puja is a time of spiritual awakening and positive change to the lives of devotees. It offers many benefits including:

  1. It helps in spiritual growth, blessings and inner strengths.
  2. The festival teaches that righteousness always triumphs over evil.
  3. The rituals bring peace, reduce stress and renew the minds.
  4. Durga Mata puja brings people together promoting unity and charity.
  5. Fasting detoxifies the body and dancing keeps people active.
  6. Durga symbolizes feminine strength and inspires respect for women.

Key Ritual of Durga Mata Puja

The key rituals of Mata Durga Puja include:

  • Kalash Sthapana
  • Offering prayers and aarti
  • Reciting Holy texts like Durga Saptashati
  • Offering Prasad
  • Kanya Pujan

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

1. How does Mata Durga Puja empower women?

2. What is Kumari Pujan?

3. What is the significance of fasting during Durga Mata Puja?

4. Can we perform Durga Puja at home?

5. Is fasting required during Durga Puja?