Mahagauri Mata is the eighth form of Navadurga. On the eighth day of Navratri, i.e. Maha Ashtami, special prayers are offered to Mata Mahagauri. The form of the goddess is considered to be very fair, calm, and compassionate. She sits on a bull and wears white clothes.
Mata Mahagauri is worshipped as the goddess of peace, purity, compassion, and good fortune. Devotees pray for her blessings by reciting her aarti and mantras on the eighth day of Navratri.
Importance of Mahagauri Mata Aarti
Performing the aarti of Mahagauri Mata with reverence and devotion creates a feeling of positivity and spiritual peace in the mind. According to religious beliefs, the Goddess removes the sufferings of her devotees and blesses them with happiness, peace, and good fortune.
Performing Aarti after worshipping the Goddess on Maha Ashtami is considered especially auspicious.
Mahagauri Mata Aarti — Full Text
mahagauri daya kije, jagjanani daya kije,
uma rama brahmani, apni sharan lege॥
mahagauri daya kije......
gaur varn ati sohe, vrushabh ki aswari,
shwet vastron mein maiya, lage chhavi pyari,
mahagauri daya kije......
srishti roop tumhi ho, shiv angi mata,
bhakt tumhare anagin, nit pratigun gaata,
mahagauri daya kije......
daksh ke ghar janmi tum, le avtar sati,
pragati himachal ke ghar, ban shiva parvati,
mahagauri daya kije......
navdurgon mein maiya, aathvaan tera swarup,
shiv bhi mohit ho gye, dekh ke tera rup,
mahagauri daya kije......
aathven navratre ko, jo vrat tera kare,
pata pyar tumhara, bhav sindhu woh tare,
mahagauri daya kije......
ved puran mein mahima, teri maa aprampar,
ham agyani kaise, payen tumhara par,
mahagauri daya kije......
mahagauri mahamaya, aarti teri gaate,
karunamayi daya kije, nishadin tujhe dhyate,
mahagauri daya kije......
shiv shakti mahagauri, charan sharan lege,
balak jaan ke apna, hampe daya kije,
mahagauri daya kije......
mahagauri daya kije, jagjanani daya kije,
uma rama brahmani, apni sharan lege॥
mahagauri daya kije......
Form of Mahagauri Mata
Mahagauri is considered the eighth form among Navdurga. Her complexion is described as extremely fair. The mother has four arms and is described holding a trident, damaru and other weapons and varada mudra in her hands. Her vehicle is a Vrishabha.
The white form of the mother is considered a symbol of purity, peace and cleanliness.
Method of worshipping Mahagauri Mata
On the day of Maha Ashtami, take a bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and clean the place of worship. Install the idol or picture of Mata Mahagauri and worship her with devotion.
General method of worship:
Meditate on Mata Mahagauri.
Light a lamp and incense.
Offer white flowers to the Mother.
Offer Akshat, Roli and Naivedya.
Offer fruits and sweets to the Mother.
Chant the mantra of Mahagauri Mata.
Sing the Aarti of the Mother.
Finally, pray for the happiness, peace and well-being of the family.
The method of worship may vary according to the tradition of the family and region.
Mantra of Mahagauri Mata
This mantra is chanted while worshipping Mata Mahagauri is:
Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah
The following shloka is also recited as Navdurga meditation mantra:
Shvete Vrishe Samarudha Shvetambaradhara Shuchih.
Mahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadevapramodada॥
When to perform Mahagauri Aarti?
Mahagauri Mata Aarti is performed after the puja on Navratri's Ashtami Tithi. Aarti can be performed during morning and evening puja. Devotees can decide the time of Aarti as per their family tradition.
How to perform Mahagauri Mata Aarti?
While performing Aarti, light a lamp in front of the Goddess and recite the Aarti with devotion. After the Aarti, bow to the Mother Goddess and pray for the fulfillment of your wishes and the well-being of your family.
Mahagauri Mata's Aarti is an important part of the devotional tradition of Maha Ashtami of Navratri. The Mother's calm, fair and compassionate form gives the message of purity, peace and harmony to the devotees. By worshipping the Mother Goddess with devotion and performing Aarti, devotees wish for positivity and spiritual peace in their lives.
Jai Mata Di. Jai Mahagauri Mata.