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Oct 2

#Navratri
MaaKaalatri
Today is Saptami and is presided over by Maa Kaalratri who is the seventh manifestation of Durga
Maa Kaalratri has a dark complexion,disheveled hair & a fearlessness posture. A necklace flashing lightning adorns her neck. She has three eyes that shine

bright and terrible flames emanate from her breath. Her vehicle is the donkey.
Her raised right hand always seems to grant boons to all worshippers and her right lower hand is in the pose of allaying fears.
Her left upper hand holds a thorn-like weapon,made of iron & there is a

dragger in the lower left hand.
She is dark like Goddess Kali and holds a sparkling sword in her right hand to battle all evil.

Her gesture of protection assures us of freedom from fear and troubles. So she is also known as ‘Shubhamkari’ – one who does good.

Maa Kalratri is

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Oct 2

Festivals are meant to rejuvenate us,help us connect with our friends and relatives,& also to give back to the society.
Navarathri is a festival which is celebrated in different parts of India in different ways.
In the East it is Durga Pooja,in the North its RamLeela,

in the South its Bommai kolu,in Mysore its Dusserah and in the West they dance Dandiya Ras
Which is danced with 2 sticks.
Similar to Dandiya is the" Kolattam" which is danced by a minimum of 2 players.This is quite famous in the Andhra region too
The Kolattam sculptures can be

seen in many temples.
The first 3 images are from the Nithya kalyana Perumal temple at Thiruvidanthai on the ECR near Chennai.
The last image is from the Adhishtanam of the Vijayanagar period Mandapam on the side of the Bhoomeeswarar temple at Marakanam on the ECR.

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Oct 1

#Navratri2022
MaaKatyayani
Today is Sashti of Sharad Navratri and is presided over by Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Mother Durga.
The legend behind her name goes thus:
Once upon a time, there was a great sage called Kata, who had a son named Katya. Kata was very famous

and renowned in the lineage of saints. He underwent long austerities & penance in order to receive the grace of the Mother Goddess.
He wished to have a daughter in the form of a goddess.
According to his wish & desire,the Mother Goddess granted his request. Katyayani was born to

Kata as an avatar of Durga.
Maa Katyayani is known to bless women with the husband of their wish & choice.
SHE gives strength & ability to overcome fears,diseases & miseries of life
Mantra:
Chandra Hasojvalakara Shardul Var Vahna
Katyayini Shubham Dadhya Devi Dan Vaghatini ||

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Sep 30

Day 5 of Navaratri
Sweet Peanut Chicki is the neivedyam to Mahalakshmi Thayar
Pray to her for all Asta Aishwariyam
Late posting because of visitors at home & pooja

DAY 4

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Day 3

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Sep 30

#SharadNavratri2022
maaskandamatha
Today is Panchami - 5th day & is presided over by 5th aspect of Mother Durga known as ‘Skanda Mata’.
The mother of Skanda or Lord Kartikeya, who was chosen by Devas as their commander in chief in the war against the Asuras.
She is accompanied

by the Lord Skanda in his infant form.
Skanda Mata has four arms and three eyes, holds the infant Skanda in her right upper arm
Her left arm is raised in the gesture which shows that she is the graceful giver of boons asked.
In left lower hand She hold a lotus.
She has a bright

complexion & often depicted as seated on a lotus or riding a lion.
Mantra: Sinhasan Gata Nityam Padmashrit Kardvaya |
Shubhdastu Sada Devi Skanda Mata Yashashvini
Colour - Green
Raga – Panthuvarali
Kolam( Rangoli) - paravai (birds)
Fruit – Pomegranate
Flower – Paarijaatham

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Sep 29

4th day -The day for Mahalakshmi Starts
The neivedyam is peanut sundal which is my Daughter's favorite 😍 & mine too
नमस्तेस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते। शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्षि्म नमोस्तु ते॥1॥
नमस्ते गरुडारूढे कोलासुरभयङ्करि । सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥2॥

Day 3

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Day 2

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