What is Durga puja?
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in Hinduism. Durga Puja honors Goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Goddess Durga, embodies Shakti, the divine feminine energy, representing strength, power, and protection. Her three eyes represent desire (left eye, symbolized by the moon), action (right eye, symbolized by the sun), and knowledge (middle eye, symbolized by fire). Goddess Durga role involves the destruction of evil to empower creation and maintain cosmic order.
Importance of Durga Puja
- The rituals and prayers during Durga Puja help devotees connect deeply with the divine, enhancing their spiritual awareness. This puja fosters devotion and spiritual growth, creating a strong bond with the divine presence.
- Worshipping Goddess Durga is believed to infuse the environment with positive energy and purity. Seeking her blessings is thought to offer protection and ensure the well-being of the family.
- Durga Puja is performed with the intention of fulfilling all desires. It is believed to grant the worshiper a healthy and long life, along with name, fame, and prosperity.
- This puja is also conducted to mitigate the adverse effects of malefic planets. It purifies the mind, body, and soul, contributing to a serene and pure environment.
Samagree
for Puja- Haldi [organic] (20 gm), Kumkum [organic] (20 gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Betel Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20 ml), Honey (20 ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20 gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20 gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Camphor (5 Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth(1 mtr), Prasad [Cloves, Cardamom, Sugar] (20 gm), Mouli (25 mtr), Ganga Jal (15 ml), Fresh Durva (1), Incense Sticks (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100 INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Small Copper Kalash (1), Small Copper Panchpatra (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder(1), Mata ka Shringar includes perishables [Fresh Betel Leaves (9), Fresh Flowers (including mala), Fresh Tulsi, Fresh Mango Leaves (7)]
for Havan- Ghee(300ml), Havan Samagri [20+ Organic Herbs] (500gm), Yagno paveetha (2), Haldi [organic] (20 gm), Kumkum [organic] (20 gm), Akshata [white rice] (20 gm), Camphor (5 Tabs), Diya Batti (5), Sambrani (2), Diya (2), Mouli (5 mtr), Ganga Jal (15 ml), Panchmeva (20gm), Cow Dung Cake (4), Fresh Durva (1), Incense Sticks (6), Incense Holder (1), Sambrani Holder (1), Karpoora Holder (1), Mango Wood (1kg), Dry Coconut (1), Navgrah Wood Set (1)
Curd (100 gm), Milk (100 ml), Sweets (250 gm), Fruits [5 types], Coconut (1), Havan Kund (Preferably Copper), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri), Havan Spoon, Kalash]