Durga Pooja

Who is Goddess Durga?

Goddess Durga is a dynamic form of Goddess Shakti, the universal feminine energy. She is the consort of Lord Shiva, revered as a warrior goddess. She fights and destroys evils that eradicate peace, prosperity and virtue. She is the fierce form of Shakti, who unleashes her rage against immortality and leads to liberation. Durga, the Universal Mother, protects her devotees against negative energies.

Durga is the overlord of the shadow planet Rahu, controlling its adverse effects and helping to strengthen the beneficial influence of the planet Rahu. Devotees perform Durga Pooja to invoke her for protection and blessings.

What is the significance of Durga Puja?

The significance of Durga Puja lies in celebrating the victory of good over evil, the power of Shakti, the divine feminine energy, and the safety of righteousness, as embodied by Goddess Durga.

Goddess Durga is regarded for her supreme strength, courage, and protection. By performing the Goddess Durga Pooja, devotees believe that a divine power exists in the name of Durga to destroy negativities and restore balance.

Devotees worship Goddess Durga as a compassionate mother who protects them from suffering, injustice, and fear and guides them on the virtuous path.

Performing the Goddess Durga Puja appreciates and honours the wisdom, strength and dignity of women.

How is Mother Durga depicted?

Goddess Durga is often depicted as a courageous woman with ten hands, carrying weapons. She rides on a tiger or lion. Many portrayals show her as slaying Mahishasura, the buffalo-headed demon.

She protects humanity from grief and wickedness and destroys negativity. Despite her terrifying appearance, she is compassionate to devotees.

The legend behind Goddess Durga

A demon named Mahishasura performed severe penance and was bestowed with a strange boon that only a woman could kill him. Believing in the boon and his immortality, he started tormenting heaven and earth. The celestial beings approached Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to save them and the Earth. They created Goddess Durga by combining their energies. The ferocious form of Durga scared the demon, and she fought with him. Their fierce battle lasted for nine days and nights, and finally Mother Durga succeeded and destroyed Mahishasura on Dasami. All the gods praised and prayed to her as Mahishasura Mardini. These nine days are celebrated as Navaratri, and the tenth day as Vijayadasami.

When should I perform the Durga Pooja?

Devotees can perform the Goddess Durga Pooja on Navratri, Durga Ashtami (the 8^th day of Navratri), Full Moon days (Purnima), New Moon days (Amavasya), and Fridays. Brahma Muhurta, early morning between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., is considered an auspicious time to perform the Durga Puja.

Sometimes, astrologers may analyse the native’s horoscope, and they will fix the date and time according to their date of birth, time, Tithi, etc.

Where should I perform the Durga Puja?

It is essential to chant the Durga mantras perfectly and perform the Goddess Durga Pooja according to the Vidhi. Devotees can obtain the positive result only if the Durga Pooja is performed accurately. Qualified and experienced priests and an energy-filled Homam centre are required to perform the Durga puja flawlessly. You can find such facilities at the 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre, an energy spot where qualified priests daily perform all types of Homas and Poojas by abiding by their Agama Vidhi.

What is the cost of Durga Pooja?

The cost of Durga Pooja depends on various factors, such as the materials used during the Goddess Durga Pooja, the number of priests performing the Durga Puja, and the duration of the Pooja. However, you can expect a reasonable cost to perform the Goddess Durga Puja at the 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre. It is a power-hub spot where qualified priests perform Homas and Poojas regularly.

What are the benefits of Durga Pooja?

Performing the Goddess Durga Pooja bestows several benefits:

• Goddess Durga puja propitiates the power of Durga, and she bestows health, protection and prosperity.
• Performing the Durga Pooja strengthens one’s faith and spiritual discipline.
• Performing the Pooja together as a family brings a strong family bond.
• Durga Puja removes negativities and bestows positive energy on the homes.
• Performing and attending the Goddess Durga Pooja can bestow courage, confidence and peace on her devotees.    

This Pooja provides clarity through the prayers and rituals. 

What are the Mantra(s) chanted in the Durga Puja?

Durga Moola Mantra

The Durga Moola Mantra is chanted during the Pooja. 

॥ Om Dun Durgaayai Namah॥

Meaning of the Durga Moola Mantra

I bow to Goddess Durga, the remover of difficulties.

Durga Gayatri Mantra

The Durga Gayatri Mantra is chanted for protection, strength and wisdom.

॥ Om Katyayanaya Vidmahe Kanyakumari Dhimahi. Tanno Durga Prachodayat॥

Meaning of the Durga Gayatri Mantra

We contemplate and meditate upon Goddess Katyayani, the divine virgin form of Durga. May Goddess Durga inspire and enlighten our intellect.

Perform the Durga Pooja with utmost devotion, purity and consistent worship at the right place and receive the blessings of peace, prosperity and divine strength in your life.