- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:12 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shardiya Navratri 2024: The auspicious occasion of Navratri honours the divine feminine energy, Shakti, embodied by Goddess Durga and her nine forms. Each day represents a distinct aspect of the goddess, symbolising spiritual growth and self-purification. This year, Shardiya Navratri began on 3rd October 2024 and will culminate on 12th October 2024. Performing ritualistic puja, aradhana, sadhana, daan and offers are some of the common practices observed during this period. It is highly auspicious to offer certain things to Maa Durga to amass prosperity and success.
Check out the list of 7 things you can offer to Maa Durga during Shardiya Navratri to seek her blessings for prosperity and success.
Shardiya Navratri 2024: 7 Lucky Things To Offer To Maa Durga During Navratri
1. Red Flowers (Especially Hibiscus)
Offering red flowers, particularly hibiscus, to Maa Durga is considered highly auspicious. Red symbolises the goddess's energy and vitality. Hibiscus, known as 'Jaba' in Sanskrit, is Maa Durga's favourite flower. It represents divine love and devotion. Offer fresh red flowers daily, and ensure they're free from wilted or damaged petals. This pleases the goddess, granting devotees spiritual growth, prosperity, and protection. As you offer flowers, chant 'Jai Mata Di' or 'Om Dum Durgayei Namaha' to invoke her blessings.
2. Coconut
Coconuts are considered sacred offerings to Maa Durga, representing fullness and completeness. Breaking a coconut before the goddess signifies surrendering ego and desires. It's believed to bring prosperity, good fortune, and spiritual growth. Choose a fresh coconut with no cracks. Break it in front of the deity, and offer the water and flesh. As you offer the coconut, pray for fulfilment, protection, and divine guidance. Chant 'Jai Maa Durga' or 'Om Shaktiyei Namaha' to connect with her divine energy.
3. Sindoor (Vermilion Powder)
Offering Sindoor (vermilion powder) to Maa Durga embodies her divine, feminine energy. Sindhur symbolises good fortune, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Apply a small tilak (mark) of sindoor on the goddess's forehead or on the shrine. As you offer sindoor, pray for protection, courage, and wisdom. Chant 'Maa Durgaye Namaha' or 'Om Mahishasur Mardiniyei Namaha' to invoke her powerful energy.
4. Akshat (Unbroken Rice)
Offering akshat (unbroken rice) to Maa Durga ensures prosperity, good fortune, and spiritual growth. Unbroken rice symbolises wholeness, purity, and perfection. Mix akshat with turmeric and offer it to the deity. As you offer akshat, pray for abundance, happiness, and divine guidance. Chant 'Om Maha Shaktiyei Namaha' or 'Jai Maa Durga' to connect with her divine energy.
Offering certain things to Maa Durga during Shardiya Navratri might invite prosperity and abundance into your life. (Image Source: Canva)
5. Camphor (Kapoor)
Offering camphor to Maa Durga purifies and protects. Camphor symbolises clarity, spiritual growth, and devotion. Light camphor in a diya or offer it in its raw form. Chant 'Om Mahishasur Mardiniyei Namaha' to invoke her powerful energy.
6. Chola
Offering Chola, a traditional Bengali attire, to Maa Durga is a revered practice during Navratri. This sacred offering symbolises devotion, surrender, and reverence. Chola is believed to absorb the goddess's divine energy, bringing spiritual growth, protection, and empowerment. It's said to ward off negative energies, ensuring peace and harmony. Offering Chola also grants marital bliss, fertility, and prosperity. Devotees receive blessings for happiness, good health, and success. As you offer Chola, chant 'Jai Maa Durga' or 'Om Dum Durgayei Namaha' to invoke her divine grace.
7. Shringar Samagri
Offering Shringar Samagri, a set of cosmetics and adornments, to Maa Durga is a sacred ritual. This offering symbolises devotion, beauty, and spiritual growth. Shringar Samagri includes items like vermilion, turmeric, sandalwood paste, and fragrances. It's believed to delight the goddess, granting devotees spiritual radiance, confidence, and inner beauty. This offering also attracts prosperity, happiness, and good fortune. By adorning Maa Durga with Shringar Samagri, devotees receive blessings for a joyful life, harmonious relationships, and spiritual enlightenment. Chant 'Jai Maa Durga' or 'Om Mahalakshmiyei Namaha' to invoke her divine blessings.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)