Shardiya Navratri 2023: Here’s how you can appease Devi Shailputri to get her blessings on Day 1

It is believed that after the self-immolation as Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati took reincarnation as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. ‘Shail’ means the mountain, due to which Goddess was known as Shailputri, the daughter of the mountain. Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri in Ashwin month and is believed to be the provider of good fortune and prosperity.

Devi Shailputri is also known as Hemavati and Parvati. Due to her importance among all nine forms, Devi Shailputri is worshipped on the Day 1 of Navratri. Due to her previous birth as Goddess Sati, Goddess Shailputri again got married to Lord Shiva.

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Which planet Devi Shailputri governs?

It is believed that the Moon blesses with all the fortunes, is governed by Goddess Shailputri and any bad effect of the Moon can be overcome by worshipping this form of Adi Shakti.

Iconography of Devi Shailputri

Goddess Shailputri rides a bull and due to that Maa Shailputri is also known as Vrisharudha (वृषारूढ़ा). Devi Shailputri is depicted with two hands. She carries Trishul in the right and the lotus flower in the left hand.

Favorite flower

Jasmine is the favourite flower of Devi Shailputri

Mantra

Devotees can chant mantra of Devi Shailputri on Day 1 to seek the blessings of Goddess. ‘Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah’ (ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥)

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