New Delhi: On the festive event of Durga Ashtami (April 20) this Chaitra Navratri, a number of celebrities and netizens typically thronged social media to increase needs. Due to the lethal novel coronavirus pandemic’s second wave surge, celebrations have been low key pan India.
Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra took to Instagram and shared a glimpse of her daughter Samisha in a video dressed as little Kanjak. She wrote within the caption: Happy Ashtami to all my Instafam , from our MahaGauri to u all Sending you all love, mild and positivity #gratitude #love #blessings #ashtami
Popular tv actress Mahhi Vij additionally shared a video put up of her daughter, wearing a cutesy sky blue salwar-kameez with dupatta on her head. She captioned the video: Jai mata di
#jaimatadi #kanjak @chopuco
On the eighth day of Navratri, devotees worship the Mahagauri – a type of Goddess Durga type. She is an avatar of Devi Parvati, the divine consort of Lord Shiva. It is believed that anybody who worships the goddess will get aid from all of the sufferings in life.
Chaitra, Shukla Ashtami
Begins – 12:01 AM, Apr 20
Ends – 12:43 AM, Apr 21
(in response to drikpanchang.com)
DURGA ASHTAMI PUJA VIDHI:
The day begins with taking a shower, carrying new garments and praying to the goddess in her Mahagauri avatar. After the puja is completed, the standard bhog of puri, halwa and black chana (black chickpeas) is obtainable to the goddess together with pink chunari, bangles, and all of the beauty objects reminiscent of Mehendi cone, vermillion and so on amongst different issues.
Kanjak puja or Kanya puja is a a lot revered ritual of Navratri. It is carried out by all those that observe fasts through the competition. It is just after providing prayers to the 9 little ladies, referred to as Kanjaks, who’re referred to as at dwelling and provided the bhog together with some present, pink chunari, bangles, or cash as a token of affection, the devotee breaks the quick. Also, together with 9 little ladies, prayers are additionally provided to at least one younger boy, who additionally will get the bhog and presents.
However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, celebrations are low key as most temples are both closed for the general public or permitting solely minimal attendance. Therefore, it’s best suggested to carry out the puja at dwelling and pray to the goddess for the security and wellbeing of all.
Jai Mata Di!
