Sanatan Rituals of Durga Puja Maha Ashtami is most significant among Navratri and Ashtami is the day of 8th is consider to be the most important to be the holy moment when Adi Shakti saved the Universe from destruction.
Rituals Of Durga Puja
Durga Puja starts from ‘Mahalaya’ which is the first day of ‘Matripaksha’. After the end of the demon Mahishashura, the universe worship Mata Adi Shakti with great joy and the festival called ‘Durgotsav’ which continue after then till ten days. Navratri starts from the day after Mahalaya and continue till Navami, the 9th day of Durga Puja.
Bodhon Is Starting Of Navratri Among Rituals Of Durga Puja
The day after Mahalaya is ‘Pratipada’ when Bodhon is performed as first Rituals of Durga Puja. In Bodhon, the person who take oath or ‘Sankalp’ is the ‘Karta’ of the Puja, who perform Navratri and continue fast till Navami, take food after ‘Dakshinanta’.
‘Sankalp Kalash’ placed in a sacred place and perform puja and ‘Chandi path’ every day till Bisarjan. In theses days Mata Durga is worshiped for her ‘Navdurga’ avatar or incarnation each day of Navratri.
After Bodhon next comes Prathama, Dwitia, Tritia, Choturthi and Panchami which is part of Navratri and worship of incarnation of Mata Parvati. The Incarnations are Mata Sailputri is worshipped on Prathama, 1st day, when Mata Brahmacharini is worshipped on 2nd day, Dwitia.
Mata Chandraghanta on Tritia, Mata Kushmanda on Choturthi, Mata Skandhamata on 5th day Panchami, Mata Kalratri on 6th day, Mata Katyayani on 7th day and Mata Maha Gouri on 8th day and Mata Siddhidatri on 9th day. On 9th day in Nabami, performs ‘Dakshinanta’ which is the process to complete Navratri.
Maha Shasthi Is 6th And Important Day of Top Rituals Of Durga Puja
After Panchami Devi Kattayani worshipped as Ma Durga. On 6th day of Navratri, in Shasthi, performed the main ritual of inviting Mata Durga to come on Earth with her 3 sons and and 2 daughters, is called ‘Amantran’ and ‘Adhibash’ after ‘Kalash Sthapna’ among top Rituals Of Durga Puja.
It is believed that Ma Durga exists on earth with her family after Shasthi and next 4 days of Saptami, Ashtami, Nabami and Dashami are celebrated as Durga Festival with full enthusiasm of enjoyment through worship of Mahamaya Durga as destroyer of evil and all negativity.
Maha Saptami Is Also Significant for Top Rituals Of Durga Puja
Maha Saptami is another significant day among performing top Rituals Of Durga Puja. The morning start with famous event ‘Kalabou snan’ which is performed enchanting mantras and splashing holy Ganga water to a banana tree for performing bath of Adi Shakti.
After Holy Bath making that banana tree as wife of Ganesha is also a nice tradition. Wrapping with new red sari and jewelry it looks like a human shaped covered headed bride, who placed near Mata Durga Idol.
Next perform big Maha Saptami Puja ‘Pushpanjali’ with full enthusiasm and a long Aarti. Maha Saptami ends with another evening puja and a long glorious Aarti with loud enchanting mantras.
Maha Ashtami Is Most Auspicious Among All Rituals Of Durga Puja
Maha Ashtami is most important day of Durga Festival and most signinificant Rituals Of Durga Puja performed on this day. The famous ‘Kumari Puja’ performed according to Tithi and time. A little girl being worshipped as Ma Durga with dressed like Goddess instead of idol.
According to ritual a Brahmin girl placed in front of Durga Idol, who dressed like goddess with red glittering sari with jewelries and flower ornaments. Devotees worship her as Ma Durga and take blessings from her. The event performed with great joy on Maha Ashtami.
After Kumari Puja next start ‘Pushpanjali’, which is another significant event on Maha Ashtami. Maha Ashtami Aarti also a long wonderful phenomena to enjoy spiritual moment with big fire stand, sticks and loud sound of bells.
Another auspicious event on Maha Ashtami is ‘Dhuno Porano’. This event performed in many way depending on performer. Young boys and girls perform ‘Dhunuchi Dance’ with a fire clay pot called as ‘Dhunuchi’.
Elder ladies of the house perform ‘Dhuno Porano’ in a different manner. They placed 3 clay pot on their hands and head, set fire with sprinkle ‘dhuno’ in it. After the event children get rewarded with money who sit on their lap.
Next most significant event is ‘Sandhi Puja’. It is most important ritual in Durga Puja. It is believed ‘Sandhikshan’ is the moment when Ma Durga, in her Chandika avtar killed the heinous demon Raktabij. She drink his blood after discharge his head with her weapon.
The anger of Ma Chandika became out of control and she tortured others to satisfy her thirst of blood. When Lord Shiva, her consort, laid down on her way and she touch the body of Shiva, she get back her conscious, realized what she done and calm down.
The moment of ‘Sandhi Puja’ is most sacred when people of universe pray to calm her for saving the planet from destruction. When she touch Shiva she realized her mistake and calm down immediate with gratitude of showing her tong out of her mouth.
‘Sandhi Puja’ is the moment of ending Maha Ashtami Tithi and starting of Maha Nabomi Tithi, when Ma Durga worshipped for her most dangerous ‘Chandika’ avatar, which is consider to be the most auspicious event in Durga Puja.
Devotees offers 108 lotus flower and set fire on 108 Pradip stand, 40 quintal sugar and plenty of different type sweets, fruits and dry fruits for Sandhi Puja for satisfying Goddess and pray to come back on her original merciful avatar to save universe.
Nabami Is Final Day Of Navratri Among Best Rituals Of Durga Puja
Nabami is the most significant day for completing Navratri among best rituals of Durga Puja. Those who perform the penance of Navratri, complete with ‘Argha’ and the process of worship is called ‘Dakshinanta’, a special puja of ‘yagna’ for end of Navratri.
Dashami Is Bisharjan Among Best Rituals Of Durga Puja
Bisharjan is last rituals of Durga Puja which is performed by devotees. The idol of Durga leave in to Ganga and believe that daughter of earth Mata Parvati left her mother land for her husband, Lord Shiva’s home and go back to Kailash with her children.
After Bisharjan there is another famous rituals performed which is known as ‘Sindoor Khela’. Baran performed in Bisharjan for taking blessings from Maa Durga and after Baran Married women plays ‘Sindoor Khela’ where everybody also take part like children and gents of the house also.
Bijaya Dashami is celebrated after Bisarjan of Ma Durga. Children take blessings from elders of the house, exchange sweets to each other with hugging their brothers and friends. Bijaya is continue till Kalipuja or Diwali.
Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
Ques 1. What is the tradition of Durga Puja ?
Ans 1. Durga Puja festival is traditionally originated from Bengal and heritage of Bengalese. But it spread through all over world and recognized as UNESCO heritage festival on 2022.
Ques 2. What are the 9 versions of Durga Maa ?
Ans 2. Durga Maa is worshipped of her 9 incarnation in 9 days called Navratri. The 9 Avatar of Maa Durga are 1. Shailputri, 2. Brahmacharini, 3. Chandraghanta, 4. Kushmanda, 5. Skandhamata, 6. Katyayani, 7. Kaalratri, 8. Maha Gouri, and 9. Siddhidatri.
Ques 3. Which Devi Has 10 Hands ?
Ans 3. Maa Durga has 10 hands holding 10 weapons to kill Mahishashura. She also named ‘Mahishashura Mardini’ after killing the demon Mahishashura.
Ques 4. Why does Durga has 3 eyes ?
Ans 4. Maa Durga also known as ‘Trinayani’ after blessed the third eye by Lord Shiva.
Ques 5. Who is the husband of Maa Durga ?
Ans 5. Lord Shiva is the consort of Maa Durga.
