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Participate in Goddess Annapurna Devi Mahapuja on 8th December 2022 on the auspicious occasion of Annapurana Jayanti for blessings of prosperity, nourishment and abundance.
Goddess Annapurna Devi is the Goddess of food and nourishment. Anna means food and Purna means full or complete. Goddess Annapurna Devi is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, the Divine consort of Lord Shiva. With the blessings of Goddess Annapurna Devi there is never scarcity of anything material in the devotee’s life. Goddess Annapurna Devi blesses Her devotees with nourishment not only for the physical self but Her blessings also nourish spiritual self with knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment. She is described as a youthful goddess having red complexion with a face round like the full moon, three eyes, high breasts, and four hands. The lower left hand is depicted as holding a vessel full of delicious porridge. The right hand with a golden ladle adorned with various jewels. The other two hands depict the Abhaya and Varada poses. She is depicted with wristlets and golden jewelry on her chest. She is seated on a throne with the crescent moon adorning her head.
In some depictions, Shiva is shown standing to her right with a begging bowl, begging her for alms. Shiva in Annapoorna Stotra described the deity always holding a scripture, akshamala and opener of doors of Moksha in her hands in place of vessel and ladle, indicating his prayer to Annapoorna being spiritual perfection rather than food.
Annadana, the donation of food, is highly praised in Hinduism. The importance of Annadana is prescribed in the Vishnu Dharamottara, Agni Purana, Padma Purana, Kurma Purana, Nandi Purana, and Vayu Purana. Annapurna is worshipped through the recitation of her thousand names and her one hundred and eight names. The Sri Annapurna Ashtakam composed by Shankaracharya is chanted by several devout Hindus around the world as a prayer for nourishment, wisdom, and renunciation. Before partaking of any food, Hindus chant the following prayer:
Oṃ Annapūrṇe sadāpūrṇe Śaṇkara prāṇa vallabhe jñāna vairāgya siddhyartham bhikṣām dehī ca pārvatī.
Oh Annapurna, who is forever complete, more beloved to Lord Shiva than life. Oh Parvati give me the alms of Your grace to, awaken within me spiritual knowledge, inner freedom, prosperity, and spiritual attainment.
The Western world names her the “Hindu God of Cooking,” considering her association with food items.
The other names of Annapurna are:
Viśālākshī (Sanskrit: विशालाक्षी) – she who has large eyes.
Viśvaśakti (Sanskrit: विश्वशक्ति) – world power.
Viśvamātā (Sanskrit: विश्वमाता) – mother of the world.
Sṛṣtihetukāvaradānī (Sanskrit: सृष्टिहेतुकावरदानी) – she who is a boon granter for the sake of the world.
Bhuvaneśvarī (Sanskrit: भुवनेश्वरी) – goddess of earth.
Renu – goddess of Atom.
Annadā (Sanskrit: अन्नदा) – donor of food.
Goddess Annapurna Devi is kind, compassionate and loving Goddess who blesses Her devotees with material as well as spiritual growth and progress. Goddess Annapurna Devi and merits of Her worship are glorified in numerous Vedic texts such as Annapurna Upanishad, Skanda Purana, Skanda Purana, Linga Purana among others. Goddess Annapurna Devi blesses devotees with both material comfort and spiritual bliss, She destroys all illusions and negativities and helps devotees see beyond the ego and take the path of spiritual augmentation. Worshiper of Goddess Annapurna Devi leads a joyous family life and gains peace of mind and prosperity.
Puja Services Include: Kalash Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), 64 yogini Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Navgraha Pujan and 108 chants of each planetary mantra, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Brahman Varn, Ganesh Laxmi Pujan, Abhishek and Pujan of Annapurna Devi, Annapurna Mantra Japa, Annapurna Devi Stuti and Stotram Paath, Yajna, Aarti and Pushpaanjali, Ann Daan
After the successful conclusion of Goddess Annapurna Devi Annadaan Mahapuja, donation of a food hamper with the below items sufficient for 1 month for a family of 4 members per Yajman will be made to a needy family.
Rice
Wheat Flour (Atta)
Pulses (Daal)
Sprouts (Grams, Moong)
Cooking Oil
Salt, Sugar & Spices
Benefits:
- Blessings of material gains, prosperity and abundance
- Blessings of good health and protection
- Removal of hurdles and roadblocks in the path of victory and success
- For spiritual growth and augmentation
- Divine grace and blessings of Goddess Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Mantra: || Om Shreem Annapurne Bhagwati Om Swaha ||
Number of Priests: 7
Date: 8th Dec 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm IST
Priests will perform Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your name, birth details or gotra and parents name and your Sankalpa (intention) at checkout. This is group puja along with other yajaman (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja). You can watch the puja via Live streaming whose link we would send to you before the start of the puja. Videos and pictures would be shared with you while the puja is live. Please share your WhatsApp number with us for easy coordination.
Note: Puja Tokri will not be shipped for this puja
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