Navratri Day 8 devoted to Goddess Mahagauri; Know katha, puja vidhi and mantra

New Delhi: According to the Hindu calendar the eighth day of Navratri is called Maha Ashtami, on which the eighth form of Goddess Durga, Mahagauri, is worshipped. Goddess Mahagauri is a goddess of extremely calm, gentle, and divine nature. It is said that after rigorous penance, she attained a fair complexion and is now considered the bestower of wealth, prosperity, and happiness. Maa Mahagauri's Appearance According to the Devi Bhagavati Purana, Goddess Mahagauri's appearance is extremely gentle and white. Her clothing and jewelry are also white. She has four hands: the Abhaya Mudra (posture) on the right and the Trishul (trident) on the bottom, and the Damru (drum) on the left and the Var Mudra (blessed blessing) on the bottom. Her vehicle is a bull. Seeing and worshipping her removes physical, mental, and worldly suffering, and bestows happiness and prosperity upon devotees. Navratri Day 7 Devoted To Maa Kaalratri; Know puja vidhi, mantra and bhog Story of Goddess Mahagauri According to legend, Goddess Mahagauri was born to King Himalaya and named Parvati. At the age of eight, she remembered her past life and accepted Lord Shiva as her husband. She then began intense penance. Years of austerity without water and food left her body dark. Seeing her penance, Lord Shiva was pleased and purified her with holy water from the Ganges River. After bathing in this water, Goddess Mahagauri became radiant and dazzling like lightning. Maha Ashtami Puja Method On Maha Ashtami, wake up early in the morning, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Then, begin your worship of Goddess Durga with the Kalash Puja. Sip water and offer yellow flowers, garlands, vermillion, kumkum, and unbroken rice grains. Offer coconuts and offer pink-colored offerings to the Goddess. After this, light ghee lamp and incense and recite Durga Chalisa, Mahagauri Mantra, praise and meditation mantra. In the end, perform Aarti of Mata and apologize for the mistake. Navratri Day 6 Devoted to Goddess Katyayani; Here’s significance, katha and mantra Mahagauri Meditation Mantra Shwete Vrishesmarudha Shwetambardhara Shuchih. Mahagauri Shubham Dadyanmahadev Pramodada॥ Or Goddess Sarvbhuteshu Maa Mahagauri as an institution. Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥ Worshiping Goddess Mahagauri on the day of Mahashtami brings happiness, peace, prosperity to the house. There is also a tradition of worshiping the girl on this day, which leads to auspicious results. Mahagauri Puja on the eighth day of Navratri infuses positive energy and spiritual power in the lives of the devotees.