Chaitra Navratri Day 1 – History, Facts About Shailputri Devi & Her Temple

Reading Time: 3 minutes

This year in 2022, 2nd April marks the start of the nine-day festival of Navrati on which different forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped on each different day. The celebration starts with devotees doing Ghatasthapna or Kalash Sthapna. This article includes some facts about Shailputri Devi and some facts about Shailputri temple.

Devi Shailaputri – Day 1 Of Navratri

The first avatar of Maa Durga, Mata Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri. In Sanskrit, “Shail ” refers to mountains, and “putri” refers to daughter, making Shailputri the daughter of the Himalayas. Mata Shailputi is considered to rule over the moon, which is in turn the owner of good luck. Worshipping Goddess Shailputri can bring good health, wealth, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

History Of Navratri Day 1

Mata Shailaputri was born as Mata Sati in her previous life. Sati was a great devotee of Lord Shiva and wanted to marry him. She performed meditations to get this boon. Lord Shiva finally granted her this boon, agreeing to marry her. However, Daksha Prajapati, her father did not agree to this bond.  One day, he conducted a Yagya in which he invited everyone but Lord Shiva to insult him. Further, he also humiliated Sati for coming to the Yagya. Mata Sati was infuriated and angered, she gave her life by jumping into the fire of the same Yagya.

In her next life, Mata Sati was born as Parvati, a daughter of the mountains, and was thus named, Shailaputri. She performed lots of meditation and prayers to impress lord Brahma. Lord Brahma then blessed her that she will marry Lord Shiva.

Also Read – Maa Shailputri Puja – Day 1 Of Shardiya Navratri 2021

Why Devi Shailaputri Is Workshiped On Day 1 Of Navratri?

On the first day of the celebration of Navratri, Yogis start their spiritual journey by first focusing on the Muladhara chakra. This Chakra is believed to be the beginning of a spiritual journey reigned by spiritual discipline. Goddess Shailpaturi being the goddess of this chakra is worshipped on the first day of Navratri.

10 Facts About Shailputri Devi

Here are some facts about Shailputri Devi:

1. She is also known as Sati, Bhavani, Hemavati, and Parvati.
2. Devi holds a Trishul in her right hand and a lotus in the left.
3. She has a crescent or a half-moon on her forehead.
4. Pure desi ghee is offered on her foot by devotees.
5. Worshipping goddess Shailputi is believed to bring good luck
6. Devi rides a bull known as Nandi.
7. She has two sons: Ganesha and Kartika
8. Mata is associated with the red color which denotes auspiciousness, passion as well as anger.
9. She is the absolute form of Mother Nature
10. She is the goddess of Muladhara chakra, one of the primary seven located near the tailbone or coccyx.

How To Do Puja In Chaitra Navratri – Day 1

The puja starts with spreading the vermilion on the idol of Goddess Shailputri or her picture. The feet of the idol are washed with sacred Ganges water by the hands of devotees. The idol is then presented with flowers, fruits, and prasad. The mantras of the Devi are then chanted with a strong belief and Aastha, trailed by an Aarti. 

A ghee Diya is lit for nine days. A part of Durga Saptshathi is recited regularly to summon positive air in the house. Numerous devotees hold a fast through all the nine days of Navratri to get blessings from the Devi. If that is not possible, you can also keep a fast on the last or the ninth day of Navratri.

Goddess Shailaputri, Navratri Day 1 Stotra Path

This is the path enchanted on the first day of Navratri to worship Goddess Shailaputri:

Pratham Durga Twahi Bhavsagar 

Tardeem Dhan Aishwarya Dayini Shailputri Pranmabhyahum

Trilojanani Twahi Paramanand Pradiyamaan

Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailputri Pranmabhyahum

Charachareshwari Twahi Mahamohvinashin 

Mukti Bhukti Dayini Shailputri Pranmabhyahum

Facts About Shailputri Devi’s Temple

Here are some facts about the Shailpuri temple:

1. The  ancient Shailputi temple is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
2. A huge aarti session is held at the temple followed by a Katha session on the first day of Navratri
3. The temple belongs to more than one family and is managed by each family in turn.
4. The temple is believed to be a holy place where all wishes are granted by the Devi.
5. Married women visit the Shailputri Devi’s temple and ask the goddess for the well-being of their husbands.
6. Red flowers, coconut, and a ‘chunri ’ are given as a gift to the Devi by the devotees.

Significance Of Navratri

The festival of Navratri marks the remarkable bravery of the Goddess in her different forms or avatars. Each avatar is unique and has different traits. The different avatars are Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri, Siddhidhatri. 

Also Read – Why We Celebrate 2 Navratris In A Year? Explained Scientifically

The Goddess worshiped today is Goddess Shailputri, Navratri day 1. If you are a devotee of Lord Durga, make sure to worship Lord Shailaputri and chant her Stotra. If possible visit the Shailaputri temple. Wishing that Maa Shailaputri blesses us with lots of good fortune and luck. Happy Navratri!

For more related information, visit Discover – Trending Reader