Navaratri 2022 – Maa Shailaputri’s significance, Incarnation and legend!

We are giving details of Maa Brahmcharini, Legend behind Maa Brahmcharini Incarnation/Avatar, decription about Goddess Brahmcharini’s appearance, weapons etc.

Today 27 September 2022 is a 2nd day of Navaratri Celebration. Every devotee is worshiped Maa Brahmcharini on 2nd day of Navaratri. Today’s auspicious colour is RED. You may choose red attires like saree, lehnga choli, kurti lehnga, jacket style choli lehnga, Salwar Kurti, Bandhani Lehenga Choli, Asymmetrical Lehenga Choli, Patola Lehenga Choli, Mirror Work Top & Skirt, Kurta Set With Traditional Print, Leheriya Saree, Patchwork Flared Dress, Kediyu Top & Pants, Angarkha Tunic & Dhoti Pants for women and Indian Printed Kurta set, Short Kurta set with big figure motive/embroidary, Kediyu and dhoti will be the great choice, Waistcoat kurta set for Garba nights, Navratri special attire – Asymmetric Kurta set for men.

Information of Navaratri:

Navaratri is made up of with two words combination as NAVA (meaning nine) and RATRI (meaning night). i.e., Nine nights and is observed for nine days. Navaratri (Navratri or Navarathri) is a Hindu festival of Goddess Durga which is celebrated for ten days in the autumn (September, October) every year. Each of nine days signify one of the nine forms of Goddess Shakti: Durga, Bhadrakali, Jagadamba, Annapurna, Sarvamangala, Bhairavi, Chandika, Lalita, Bhavani and Mookambika. It is celebrated in different parts of India as well as abroad. Sharad navratri dedicates three days each for the worship of three forms of Maa Shakti – Goddess Durga (first three days), Goddess Lakshmi (fourth to sixth day) and Goddess Saraswati (last three days).

Navaratri Day 2 – Brahmcharini – Significance, Incarnation, Legend and Celebration!

On second day (Dwitya), Goddess Brahmcharini, another incarnation of Parvati, is worshiped. Durga, Brahmacharini is the second form. The word ‘Brahma” means “Tapa”.

Maa Brahmcharini’s Appearance, Portrayal and Weapons:

The idol of this form of Durga has a rosary in her right hand. Portrayed as walking bare feet and holding a japamala and a kamandal is placed in her left hand. This form of Durga is known for her grace and it is considered as the symbol of cheerfulness, bliss and calm.

In this form, Parvati became Sati, her unmarried self. Brahmcharini is worshiped for emancipation or moksha and endowment of peace and prosperity.

Legend about Tapacharini” or Brahmacharini’s incarnation:

In her earlier life, she was the daughter of Himvan and her name was Parvati.

One day, she was playing with her friends when Narad Muni came there and foretold that she would get wedded to a sadhu who had been her husband in her earlier life. Narad Muni also suggested that Goddess Durga should perform a penance for her would-be husband.

Parvati determined that she would wed none other than Shambhu or Lord Shiva. If this doesn’t happen, then she would not wed at all. Once she confirmed this, Parvati began observing penance. Hence, she is referred as “Tapacharini” or “Brahmacharini”.

Colour Pattern of 2nd Day:

Day 2: Dwitiya (27 September 2022 – Tuesday) – Red

2nd day colour is Red, which is a symbol of new beginnings and growth. The second day of Navratri is for the invocation of Goddess Brahmacharini. This day is devoted to the colour Red. This colour is associated with renewal, nature, and energy. Wearing this colour Red on the second day of Navrati brings growth, harmony and fresh energy into life. Along with this offer hibiscus flowers to the deity. It is also a symbol of beauty, fearlessness, love and passion. Vigour and vitality come from this red colour.

Navaratri colour 2022 Bollywood actresses Navratri colour Red:

Navaratri colour 2022 South actresses Navratri colour Red:

How to celebrate Navaratri:

For Navratri Day 1 colour is White, and the white flower arrangement is the best way to beautify the navaratri temple decoration. The first Sharad Navratri colour is white, so to plan your navratri decoration with white colour theme, you can choose for white Tulip flowers. You can beautify the wall behind the mandap with lovely white tulips.

You can do fasting if possible and show your physical and emotional devotion to Maa Shailaputri for goddess maa’s blessings for you and your family well-being and prosperity. You can also do mediation for  peace and purity.

Navaratri Prayers:

Durga Stuti 1:

Sarva mangala mangalye shive sarvaartha saadhike

Sharanye trayambake Gauri

Narayani namosthute

Meaning:

sarva mangala mangalye– To auspiciousness of all auspiciousness

Shiva -to the Good

sarvarrtha saadhike – to the accomplisher of all objectives

sharanye – to the Source of Refuge

tryambake – to the mother of the three worlds.

Gauri – to the Goddess who is Rays of Light

Naaraayani – Exposer of consciousness

Namostute- We bow to you again and again. We worship you.

Durga Stuti 2:

Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu matrarupen sansthitah

Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu shaktirupen sansthitah

Ya Devi Sarvbhuteshu shantirupen sansthitah

Namastasyye Namastasyye Namastasyye Namo Namah

Om Ambaye Namah

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मातृरुपेण संस्थितः ।
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरुपेण संस्थितः ।
या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शान्तिरुपेण संस्थितः ।
नमस्तस्यैः नमस्तस्यैः नमस्तस्यैः नमो नमः ।
ॐ अम्बायै नमः ॥

Meaning: Chanting Durga Stuti is alike to doing meditation. It gives a unique sense of satisfaction and one feels calm after chanting it. It also drive evil energies away from one’s life and attract positive energies. It helps a person grow healthy, wealthy and prosperous.

Navaratri Special Bollywood Songs: 

We are giving a list of Bollywood’s a few songs for Navaratri and doing Garba and Dandia.

Shubhaarambh! (Film Kai Po Che!)

Dholi Tharo Dhol Baje! (Film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam)

Nagada Sang Dhol Baaje! (Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela)

Dola Re! (Film Devdas)

Radha Kaise Na Jale (Film Lagaan)

Udi Udi Jaye (Film Raees)

Gunji Aangna Mein Shehnai (Film Life Partner)

Lahu Munh Lag Gaya (Film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela)

Rangilo Maro Dholna (Music Album Pyar Ke Geet)

Saason Ki Zarurat Hai Jaise (Film Rock On!)

Sheronwali (Film Suhaag)

Maine Payal Hai Chhankai (Falguni Pathak)

Meri Chunar Udd Udd Jaye (Falguni Pathak)

Piya (Falguni Pathak)

Indhana Winva (Falguni Pathak)

Aiyo Rama (Falguni Pathak)

Pankhida Tu Udi Jaje (Falguni Pathak)

Chogada (Film Loveyatri)

Kamariya (Film Mitron)

Sanedo (Film Mitron)

Rangtaari (Film Loveyatri)