Durga Pooja Details

Durga Pooja is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the divine feminine power.

Significance and Rituals

Durga Pooja celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival spans over ten days, with the last five days being the most significant. Rituals include idol worship, fasting, feasting, and cultural performances.

Mantra for Durga Pooja

Original Text: सर्वमङ्गल माङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ साधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरी नारायणि नमोऽस्तुते ॥

Transliteration: Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute

Breakdown

• Sarva Mangala Mangalye: Auspicious among all auspicious.
• Shive: Oh, Shiva's consort (Durga).
• Sarvartha Sadhike: Granter of all purposes.
• Sharanye: Giver of refuge.
• Tryambake: Three-eyed one.
• Gauri: The radiant one.
• Narayani: Consort of Narayana.
• Namostute: Salutations to you.

Meaning

"Oh, auspicious Durga, consort of Shiva, who grants all purposes, giver of refuge, three-eyed one, radiant Gauri, consort of Narayana, I offer my salutations to you."

Deity

Goddess Durga

Origin Story

The mantra is often recited during Durga Pooja, which celebrates Durga's victory over Mahishasura, a demon who threatened the gods. The gods invoked Durga's power, and she emerged as a warrior goddess, ultimately defeating him.

How and When to Chant

This mantra can be chanted during Durga Pooja, Navratri, or any time one seeks Durga's blessings. It is often chanted repeatedly (108 times is common) with devotion.

Benefits

• Removes obstacles.
• Grants protection.
• Fulfills desires.
• Bestows auspiciousness.