List of AstaDasha Shakti Peethas

This list of Ashtadasa Shakti peethas ( 18 Shakti Temples / Temples of Mother Goddess). It is a clear representation of Aadi Shankaracharya’s Astadasha Shakti peeta Stotram:

Lankayam Shankari devi, Kamakshi Kanchika pure /
Pradyumne Shrinkhala devi, Chamunda Krouncha pattane //

Alampure Jogulamba, Sri shaile Bhramarambika /
Kolha pure Maha lakshmi, Mahurye Ekaveerika //

Ujjainyam Maha kali, Peethikayam Puruhutika /
Odhyane Girija devi, Manikya Daksha vatike //

Hari kshetre Kama rupi, Prayage Madhaveshwari /
Jwalayam Vishnavi devi, Gaya Mangalya gourika //

Varanasyam Vishalakshi, Kashmire tu Saraswati /
Ashtadasha Shakti peethani, Yoginamapi durlabham //

Sayamkale pathennityam, Sarva shatri vinashanam /
Sarva roga haram divyam, Sarva sampatkaram shubham //

Ramzan Is On 2nd October

Eid-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan – Ramadan) is celebrated on 2nd October, Thursday in 2008.

We have not seen New Moon on 30th September, Tuesday. Hence, Ramzan will be celebrated on 2nd October, Thursday, says Imam of New Delhi

                                           EID MUBARAK

Around 200 People Dead In Stampede in Jodhpur Temple

On the first day of Sharan Navratri Utsavs, around 200 people dead in stampede near a temple in Jodhpur.

Chamundi Devi Temple on Mehrangarh Fort is historically significant. It is situated on the hilltop of Mehrangarh Fort near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The incident occured at around 5.30 am.

190 bodies identified so far 

Lalitha Panchami – A Day Dedicated To Lalitha Devi

Lalitha Panchami is the fith day of Durga Navratri. It is the most auspicious day of Navarathri.

Sri Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari Devi, a form of Supreme Goddess – Goddess Mother Shakti.

Lalitha Devi sits on Sri Chakram and holds a bow of sugarcane and some other weapons.

She has four arms and she sits on a ‘Simhasanam’.

She sits on Sri Chakram. Sri Chakram is the most sacred thing for Hindus.

In 2009, Lalitha Panchami falls on September 23.

Lalitha Maha Tripura Sundari Devi is the form Goddess, worshipped on the fifth day of Durga Navratri in Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Devi Temple.

Lalitha Panchami 2009 – Lalita Panchami in 2009

Kanya Puja – Worship of Young Girls During Durga Navratri

Kanya Puja is an age old ritual performed during Durga Navarathri.

Kanya is a virgin girl who has not attained maturity.

During Navrathri, each day a girl is worshipped. Nine days nine girls are worshipped.

It is believed that Virgin girls are more energetic in terms of Spirituality than Suvasini women (married women)

Kanyas are worshipped and offered new clothes and food.

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Durga Navratri In Ashtalakshmi Temple, Hyderabad

In Astalaxmi temple in Kothapet of Hyderabad, Durga Navratri celerbations are celebrated as a grand event. Devotees perform the fest as the Sravana Utsavs. They observe the vratas to please Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Vidya Lakshmi (Maa Saraswati) and Goddess Vijaya Lakshmi. Maa Saraswati Puja is the most celebrated observance of Navratri.

The Telugu culture is shown in every moment of Durga Navarathri puja in Astalxmi temple. The pleasant environment combines your mind, body, heart and soul to worship the Goddess with great devotion.

From Dilsukhnagar – Kothapet – Go on Vijayawada Highway- until you see an arch of Vasavi Colony (Temple Arch), go inside the arch, and you can find the temple.

From Secunderabad – Tarnaka – Uppal – Nagole – After Nagole Cross (X) Roads – you can find a Colony called AlkaPuri Colony at the right side (just after SnehaPuri Colony towards LB Nagar) take right from there, you can ask for the temple there.

Durga Navratri Puja In Badrakali Temple – Warangal

Badrakali – the Goddess of prosperity is situated in Hanamkonda, Warangal district of Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh. Badrakali is the terrible form of Goddess Durga Devi. According to Asuras (Demons), Maa Badrakali is the violent form of Goddess of prosperity – Durga / Shambhavi/ Amba / Jagadamba.

During the Telugu month of ‘Sravana’, in Badrakali Temple, ‘Shakambari Devi Utsavaalu’ are held. During this Utsav, Badrakali Ammavaru is shown as Shakambari Devi. Shakambari Devi – Goddess Badrakali is dressed up with vegetables (Shaka = Vegetables , Ambari = alankar).

More information about Durga Navratri and other information about Bhadrakali Devasthanam Hanamkonda Warangal is here

Durga Navratri Puja In Hyderabad and Secunderabad

Durga Navarathri is the biggest festivity season in the twincities – Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Devotees celebrate the festival with a great passion and culture.

On this occasion, the cultural essence of Hyderabad will be shown out. Hyderabad is a great city of cultural and communal unity. In 2008, Ramzan (Ramadan – Eid Ul Fitr) falls during the Navarathri days. So we hope a prosperous and peaceful atmosphere.In Hyderabad, Hindus and Muslims live like brothers since the centuries.

In Hyderabad, ‘Peddamma Thalli Devasthanam’ (Peddaamma Gudi – Temple of Goddess Peddamma) is the great venue of Navratri celebrations. Ujjain Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad ; Astalakshmi Temple, Kothapet; Mahankali Temple, Lal Darwaza; Balkampet Renuka Yellamma Temple; and Katta Maisamma Temple, Begumpet are the prominnet temples where the Navratri Puja celebrations are observed.

Durga Navratri Puja 2009 – Durga Sharan navaratrulu

Find more information about Durga Navratri festivals, Goddesses, celebrations, pujas, rituals and customs here.

Kalasha Sthapana – The Event Of First Day During Navarathri

Kalasha Sthapana is the very first event on the first day of Durga Navratri. Kalasha Sthapana is also called as ‘Ghata Sthapana’.

How to Perform Kalasha Sthapana (Kalasha Installation) :

Take a earthen pot or a copper pot and sactify that.

Tie a garland of flowers to the pot. Make sure that flowers are reached inside the pot.

Chant Kalasha Sthapana Mantrams while situating or installing the Kalasha.

Kalasha Sthapana / Ghata Sthapana is also called as Padyami Pooja or Prathami Pooja of Durga Navarathri.

Durga Navratri In Vijayawada

Vijayawada – named after the Supreme Goddess’s super powers. Kanaka Durga, the deity of the city, is also known as Durga Bhavani.

Durga Navratri is celerbated with utmost devotion in Vijayawada. In VIjayawada, Goddess Kanaka Durga temple is situated on the bank of Krishna river. This temple of the Goddess has a puranic explanation about ‘Indrakeeladri Hill’ where it is situated.

Vijayawada Navaratri celebrations are one of the most popular Navratri event in South Indian states.