Maa Shailputri is the first form of Navadurga. She is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Her vehicle is a Taurus (bull), and she holds a trident in one hand and a lotus in the other.
Maa Shailputri is considered to be the daughter of the mountain king Himalaya and the form of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. On the first day of Navratri, devotees worship and perform aarti of the goddess with reverence and devotion.
Importance of Maa Shailputri's Aarti
According to religious beliefs, worshipping Maa Shailputri bestows strength, happiness, and peace to devotees. Remembering the goddess with reverence is believed to instill self-confidence and positive feelings in the mind.
There is a tradition of performing aarti of the goddess after worshipping her on the first day of Navratri.
मां शैलपुत्री की आरती — पूर्ण पाठ
shailputri maa bail par savar.
karen devta jai jaikar.
shiv shankar ki priy bhavani.
teri mahima kisi ne na jani..
parvati tu uma kahlave.
jo tujhe simare so sukh pave.
ridhi-sidhi parvaan kare tu.
daya kare dhanwan kare tu..
somwar ko shiv sang pyari.
arti teri jisne utari.
uski sagri aas puja do.
sagare dukh takleef mita do..
ghi ka sundar deep jala ke.
gola gari ka bhog laga ke.
sraddha bhav se mantra gaen.
prem sahit phir sheesh jhukaen.
jay giriraj kishori ambe.
shiv mukh chandra chakori ambe..
Form of Mother Shailputri
Mother Shailputri is considered to be the daughter of the mountain king Himalaya. That is why she is named Shailputri. Mother rides on a bull and is described to hold a trident and a lotus in her hands.
The form of Shailputri is considered to be associated with nature, power and stability.
Method of worshipping Mother Shailputri
On the first day of Navratri, take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. Clean the place of worship and install the idol or picture of Maa Shailputri.
General method of worship:
Meditate on the Mother and take a resolution to worship.
Light a lamp and incense.
Offer flowers and Akshat to the Mother.
Offer Roli, Chandan and Naivedya.
Offer fruits and sweets.
Chant the mantra of Maa Shailputri.
Sing the Aarti of the Mother with devotion.
Finally, pray to the Mother for happiness, peace and well-being of the family.
The method of worship may vary according to the traditions of the family and region.
Mantra of Maa Shailputri
This mantra is chanted while worshipping Maa Shailputri It is:
Worship of Maa Shailaputri on the first day of Navratri
Navratri begins with the worship of Maa Shailaputri. Devotees meditate on the mother with the installation of the urn and worship of the goddess. At the end of the puja, Aarti is performed and offerings are distributed.
Faith and devotion are given special importance in Aarti of Mother.
When to perform Aarti of Maa Shailaputri?
Aarti of Maa Shailaputri can be performed after the puja. It is also a tradition to perform Aarti of the mother in the evening. Devotees can schedule the Aarti according to their family and local traditions.
Maa Shailaputri is the first form of Navdurga and is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. The form of the mother sitting on the bull is considered to be a symbol of power, stability and nature. By worshiping and performing Aarti of Maa Shailaputri with devotion, devotees pray to receive the blessings of Maa.
Jai Mata Di. Jai Maa Shailaputri.