Worshiping Maa Shailputri, the first manifestations of Maa Durga contributed to increasing an individual's wealth, possessions, governance, ornaments, improved decision-making, and more. It is also said to reduce diseases related to the eyes, blood, stomach, phlegm, alimentary canal, and epilepsy.
Today's colour of significance is Grey as it refers to the quality of the destruction of evil.
Kalash Sthapana Shubh Muhurat
The Auspicious Mahurat of Kalash Sthapana is between 6:23 AM to 10:12 AM. One can also choose the Abhijit Muhurat which is between 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM.
Rituals For Puja
Remember/invoke Maa Shailputri after placing the Kalash. Offer Sindoor, flowers, incense, akshat (rice), myrrh, etc to Goddess Durga. You can recite Durga Chalisa after that. It is said that the worship of Mata Shailputri should be done only by lighting a lamp filled with camphor or cow's ghee.
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Bhog
The first day of Navratri should begin with the 'Halwa-puri' bhog/offering. Devotees also offer batashe, pan and kaale chane to Maa Shailputri. Some people also make churma and mewa laddoo for bhog.
Maa Shailputri Aarti
Sailputri Maa Bail Asvaar Karein Devta Jai Jaikar
Shiv hankar Ki Priy Bhawani Teri Mahima Kisi Ne Na Jaani
Parvati Tu Uma Kehlave Jo Tujhe Simre Sau Sukh Paav
Ridhi Sidhi Parvan Kre Tu Daya Karen Dhanvan Kre Tu
Somvar Ko Shiv Sang Pyari Aarti Teri Jisne Utari
Uski Sagri Aas Puja Do Sagre Dukh Takleef Mila Do
Ghee Ka Sundar Deep Jala Ke Gola Ka Bhog Lga Ke
Shradha Bhav Se Mantr Gayein Prem Sahit Fir sheesh Jhukayeein
Jai Giriraj Kishoori Ambe Shiv Mukh Chandra Chakori Ambe
Manokamna Purna Kr Do Bhakt Sda Sukh Sampati Bhar Do