Raja Rajeshwari Devi- Goddess for Tenth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Rajrajeshwari Devi is the Goddess to worship on the day of Vijaya Dashami.

Pray to the Godess and be blessed by her blissful looks.

Some Popular temples of Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi :

• Rajarajeshwari Temple is siturated at Polali in Kariyangala village in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka state.
  
• Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Palarivarrom near Kochi, Kerala
  
• Sri Raja Rajeshwari Temple, Bangalore.

Vijaya Dashami 2009

In 2009, Vijaya Dashami is celebrated on September 26. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil. On this day, Mother Goddess Shakti demolished bufello demon Mahishasura.

And, Lord Sri Rama killed demon king Ravanasura and returned to his kingdon Ayodhya where his people celebrated the festival of success (Vijaya Dashami). On the day of Vijaya Dashami, Ravanasura, who is also called Dashakanta was killed, to commemorate his defeat this festival is also called as ‘Dussehra’ / Dasara / Dassara.

‘Ravanasura Vadha’ – a tradition of blasting the idol of Ravana is performed.

More details and information about Dasara and Durga Navratri

Maha Navami – The Ninth Day of Durga Navratri

On the ninth day of Durga Navarathri, Maha Navami is celebrated.

In 2008, on 8th October, Wednesday, Mahar Navami is celebrated.

In North India, Goddess Matungi / Goddess Renuka Devi is the goddess of this ninth day of Durga Navratri.

In South India, Goddess Mahishasura Mardhini is the goddess of the ninth day of Durga Navarathri.

Sri Durga Devi – Goddess For Eighth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Durga Devi is the Goddess for the eighth day of Durga Navarathri

In 2008, during the festival of Durga Navrathri, on 7th October, Tuesday, Goddess Sri Durga Devi is worshipped.

This day is very important as a part of the navratri celebrations in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada.

Durga Ashtami is celebrated on this day.

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi – Goddess For Sixth Day of Durga Navratri

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the goddess for Sixth day of Durga Navarathri.

In 2008, on 5th October, Sunday is the day dedicated to the Goddess during Durga Navarathri.

Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is the Godess of prosperity.

In Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Sri Mahalakshmi Devi is worshipped on the day.

Mata Annapoorna Devi – Goddess of Fourth Day of Durga Navratri

Mata Sri Annapurneshwari Devi is the Goddess for the fourth day of Durga Navrathri.

Mata Annapurna is considered as the Goddess who gives us food.

In 2008, On 3rd october, Friday, the Goddess Annapurna is worshipped as a part of Durga Navarathri in all South Indian states.

Gayathri Mata – Goddess of Third Day of Durga Navratri

Goddess Gayathri Devi is the Goddess to be worshipped during the third day of Durga Navarathri.

In 2008, on 2nd October, Thursday, Sri Gayatri Mata is worshipped inSouth Indian states.

Gayathri mata is the Goddess of Wisdom. She is also known as Mother Goddess for Puranas, Hindu Epics, Ithihasa, Upanishads and all other Hindu sacred texts.

In Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada the third day is dedicated to Shri Gayatri Mata.

Sri BalaTripura Sundari Devi – Goddess of Second Day of Durga Navratri

In South Indian states, on second day of Durga Navarathri, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi is worshipped. Bala Tripura is a form of Goddess Durga Devi.

Especially in Sri Kanaka Durga Temple of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is celebrated with utmost devotion.

October 2nd, Wednesday is the day to worship Sri BalaTripuraSundari Devi during Durga Navratri in 2008.

Trincomalee Shankari devi – First Among 18 Shakti Peethas

‘Lankayam Shankari Devi………    starts the Sloka of Ashta Dasha Shakti Peethas, written by Sri Jagadguru Aadi Shankaracharya.

Shankari Devi temple in Tricomalee, Srilanka is a prominent temple for Hindus. But, it is most rarely visited and it is very least popular in all AstaDasha Shakti peethas.

There is no information available about Shankari Devi even in internet.

Shanakri Devi Temple is situated in an east coast town of Srilanka, Tricomalee (Tri – Cona – Malai = a triangular hill).

Along with the temple of Shaankari Devi, there is a temple of Lord Shiva – TRIKONESHWARA Temple.

Portuguese people demolished these temples in 17th century.

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 //