Durga Puja has a special significance in Navratri. Sharadiya Navratri is going on now. You must have seen that special worship is organized from place to place in Shardiya Navratri and many types of programs are also organized. But do you know why worship has been given special importance in Shardiya Navratri and what are the religious beliefs about Shardiya Navratri, which makes it special.
Let us tell you that the festival of Navratri comes four times in a year, which includes Shardiya Navratri. Actually, Gupt Navratri comes twice a year, which are followed by the householders. Apart from this there are two manifest Navratras. The first Navaratri falls in the month of Chaitra and with it the Hindu New Year also begins. It is called Chaitra Navratri. After this the second Navratri comes in the month of Ashwin, which is known as Shardiya Navratri. which are running now. At the same time, Navratri also comes in the month of Paush and Ashadha, which is called Gupt Navratri.
Why is Sharadiya Navratri celebrated?
According to religious beliefs, it is said that Goddess Durga attacked Mahishasura in the month of Ashwin and fought with him for nine days and killed him on the tenth day. Therefore, these nine days were dedicated to the worship of Shakti. Autumn starts in the month of Ashwin, hence it is called Shardiya Navratri. It is believed that the practice of Chaitra Navratri makes you mentally strong and fulfills your spiritual desires. On the other hand, Shardiya Navratri is considered to fulfill worldly desires.
Why is Shardiya Navratri special significance?
It is said in Durga Saptashati that the annual Mahapuja performed in autumn, on that occasion, who listens to My Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati) with reverence and devotion, that person will be freed from all obstacles by my compassion and wealth. Will be endowed with grains and daughters. Shardiya Navratri-worship was prevalent in the Vedic period.
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