Description
About Mahagauri Mata:
Mahagauri Mata is worshipped on Gauri Vrat which is the Navratri 8th day pooja . Ashtami pooja/puja on 8th. day of Durga puja is considered as Maha Pooja during Navratri. The name Mahagauri means the One who is pristine White in complexion and is often compared with the Conch. The pure and extremely beautiful Mahagauri Mata glows like a White Pearl. Mahagauri Mata epitomizes purity, peace and endurance. Mahagauri Mata has the power to fulfil all the desires. She is represented with four arms seated on a White Vrishabha (Bull). Her upper left hand holds Trishul (trident), lower right hand carries Damru (hand drum) and out of the other two hands, one is in the Abhaya mudra which is blessings of protection from all fears and dangers and the other hand is in the Varada mudra which is the assurance of blessings of all good things. Mahagauri Mata is usually depicted wearing a White Saree. Mahagauri Mata governs all nine planets.
Mythology says that when Goddess Parvati had performed severe penance and austerity to obtain Lord Shiva as Her husband, the ordeal which the Divine Mother took on Herself caused Her body colour to turn dark. When Lord Shiva finally accepted Her great devotion, He washed Her body with pure water of Ganga(Ganges River) which flows from His matted hair. That made her body completely Gour, i.e. White. Maa Parvati became prominent with the name ‘Gauri’ and since She is consort of Mahadev, the epithet of Mahagauri was given to Her.Another version of the legend says that Lord Shiva converted Maa Parvati’s skin to a dark complexion, when the Divine Mother took on Her manifestation to kill the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha. However, Maa Parvati was offended at Her complexion change and prayed to Lord Brahma to regain Her original complexion. Lord Brahma was appeased and she was blessed with Her Gour complexion once more.
All the Gods and Sages worship this form of the goddess by chanting”Sarva-mangala-mangalye Shive sarvartha-sadhike, Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani namostute”.
Mahagauri Puja Benefits:
Mahagauri puja is the Navratri 8th day pooja in which both Mahagauri Mata and Lord Shiva/Mahadev are worshipped together. On this sacred occasion of Ashtami puja, Kanya Pooja (feeding of little girls and giving gifts) is also done to please the Goddesses of Navdurga. Observing fast and worshipping Mahagauri Mata on the 8th day of Durga Puja is immensely fruitful. The Divinely beautiful Mahagauri Mata blesses all with rich rewards.
- Mahagauri ki puja brings peace, bliss and love in married life.
- For unmarried girls worshipping Mahagauri Mata, provides a good and suitable husband.
- Mahagauri Mata purifies the heart of Her devotees.
- Mahagauri puja helps enlighten the spiritual seekers, which is a blessing of Mahagauri mata and Lord Shiva.
- Mahagauri ki puja on 8th day of Durga puja, fulfils desires of devotees.
- Mahagauri Mata brings auspiciousness into life, house, family of devotees.
- Invoking Mahagauri Mata on the Navratri 8th day pooja liberates devotees of sins and paves the way to salvation.
Mahagauri Puja Service Includes:
Kalash Sthapana, Gath Sthapana, Panchang Sthapana(Gauri Ganesh, Punyavachan, Shodash Matrika, Navgraha, Sarvotabhadra), Invocation of Durga, Gauri Tilak mandal, 64 yogini Puja, Sapthgrihith Matrika Pujan, Chatukashti Yogini Mangal Pujan, Shetrapal Pujan, Swasti Vachan, Sankalpa, Ganesh Pujan and Abhishek, Invocation of major Gods and Goddesses in Kalash, Brahman Varn, Durga Idol and Yantra installation and Pujan, Durga Saptasati recitation, Recitation of Gauri Astottara Satanamavali, Japa of Maa Maha Gauri Mantra, Navagraha Yantra Pujan, Navagraha Mantra Japa(1100 chants), Homa, Aarti and Pushpanjali.
Maa Mahagauri Mantra:
“Om Hreem Shreem Glaum Gam Gauri Geem Namah”
A short Video of the Sankalpa and mantra chanting would be sent to you along with the photographs of the Mahagauri Puja ritual. You may connect with the priest during the puja (video or phone call) on WhatsApp or Skype and watch the rituals live. Puja Tokri having prasad, energized Rudraksha, Silver Tabeez and Durga yantra would be sent along. Rudra Centre priests will perform Mahagauri Maha Puja as per Vedic rituals based on birth details. Please mention your birth details (name, date, place, time), & Sankalp (your wish) at checkout. This is an individual Puja (you may do puja on individual name or include your near and dear ones in the puja).
