Shardiya Navratri 1st Day 2024, Maa Shailputri Bhog and Pujan Muhurat: The festival of Navratri is one of the major festivals of Hindus, which is completely dedicated to Mother Durga. Devotees worship Goddess Durga for nine days and nine nights. During the days of Navratri, nine unique forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. The first day of Navratri is on Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month i.e. 3 October 2024. There is a tradition of worshiping Mother Shailputri on the first day of Navratri. Kalash Sthapana or Ghat Sthapana is also done on this day. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Shailputri on the first day of Navratri brings auspicious results.
Kalash or Ghat is established on the first day of Navratri. Devotees first of all perform Ghatasthapana or Kalash installation on the first day of Navratri i.e. Pratipada Tithi and pray to Maa Durga for happiness in life.
Pratipada date from when till when- According to Drik Panchang, Pratipada Tithi will start on 03 October at 12:18 AM and Pratipada Tithi will end on 04 October 2024 at 02:58 AM.
Auspicious time of Ghatasthapana- The auspicious time of Ghatasthapana will be from 06:14 AM to 07:21 AM.
Maa Shailputri method of worship- There is a tradition of worshiping Mother Shailputri on the first day of Navratri. Mother Shailputri is known by this name because she is the daughter of Himalaya. On the first day of Navratri, after taking bath etc., wear clean clothes. Now take a post and purify it by sprinkling Ganga water on it. Now install the statue or idol of Maa Durga. Light incense, lamp and desi ghee lamp in front of Mata Rani. Offer food to Mata Rani. After this, perform the aarti of Maa Shailputri. Then recite Katha and Durga Chalisa or Saptashati.
These auspicious times are being formed on the first day of Navratri-
Brahma Muhurta- 04:37 AM to 05:26 AM
Morning Evening- 05:01 AM to 06:14 AM
Amrit Kaal- 08:45 AM to 10:33 AM
Abhijit Muhurta- 11:45 AM to 12:33 PM
Vijay Muhurta- 02:07 PM to 02:54 PM
Auspicious color of the first day of Navratri- Mother Shailputri is very fond of red colour. Therefore, red color can be used in worship on the first day of Navratri.
Maa Shailputri Prasad Bhog- Mother Shailputri’s riding cow is a cow. Therefore, it is considered auspicious to offer them things made from cow’s milk. You can offer kheer or sweets made from milk to Mother Shailputri.
Maa Shailputri Beej Mantra- Or Goddess Sarvbhuteshu Maa Shailputri Rupan Sansthita. Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥
Maa Shailputri Mantra- 1. Om Ain Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vicche Om Shailputri Devyai Namah.
2. Vandewanchitlabhay Chandardhakritshekharam. Vrisharudham Shuldharam Shailputri Yashasvinim.
Story of Mother Shailputri-
Shailputri is considered the first among the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The goddess was named Shailputri because she was born as the daughter of Himalaya. According to the story, Daksh Prajapati organized the yagya. All the gods were invited but Lord Shiva was not invited. Sati became eager to go to the yagya. Lord Shiva refused to go to the Yagya without invitation but on the strong insistence of Sati, he gave permission. Sati was insulted when she went there. Saddened by this, Sati burnt herself in the sacrificial fire. Then Lord Shiva got angry and destroyed the Yagya. The same Sati was born in the next life as the daughter of Shailraj Himalaya and was called Shailputri. Their place in Kashi section has been said to be Madhiya Ghat which is currently in Alaipur area.