Shailputri Mata – Navratri First Day
Get exploring the facts & description of who is the Maa Shailputri & the reason she is worshipped, on the 1st day of Navratri.
Shailaputri is a Sanskrit name that means - the daughter of the mountain (Shaila = Mountain, Putri = Daughter). As she rides on the bull, she is also known as Vrisharudha.
As the legend goes, Maa Durga had taken birth in the home of the Parvat Raj Himalaya (King of the Himalayas). Hence, this incarnation of hers got the name Shailputri. The name of the King of the Himalayas was Hemavana. Hence, she also got the name Hemavati.
In her previous birth, she was the consort of Shiva & the daughter of Daksha. So, she also has names like Sati and Bhavani. Once, Daksha organized a big Yajna event. He didn’t invite Shiva. But Sati couldn’t resist it & she arrived there. During the Yajna, Daksha insulted Shiva. She could not take it and jump into the fire of Yajna. Later, she took birth in the home of the Mountain Lord as Parvati (also Hemavati) and married Lord Shiva again.
Maa Shailaputri Mantra...
Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥
Published Date: Sept. 26, 2022, 1:24 p.m.
