Navaratri begins with the worship of Goddess Shailaputri also known as the Daughter of the Mountain. She embodies steady nurturing power and blesses new beginnings with courage and stability.
Focus today Root Chakra Stability GroundingSignificance of Shailaputri
- Form and symbolism the Goddess rides Nandi and holds a trident and a lotus which represent strength and purity.
- Energy aspect presides over the Muladhara or Root Chakra that anchors body and mind.
- Mantra Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah Chant 108 times
Tip sit with your spine straight and visualize a warm red light at the base of the spine while chanting.
Main rituals to perform
- Kalash Sthapana or Ghatasthapana place a clean clay or copper pot with holy water mango leaves and a coconut wrapped in red cloth to invite the Goddess.
- Shailaputri Puja decorate the image with white or yellow flowers offer milk ghee and seasonal fruits then light a ghee lamp and incense and chant the mantra.
- Fasting and meditation observe phalahar or as health allows water only and meditate on the Root Chakra to remove fear.
- Charity and seva donate white clothing milk or grains to someone in need.
Safety if fasting does not suit your health take a simple sattvic meal and keep the intention of purity.
Zodiac wise ritual guidance
Aries
Offer red sandalwood and pomegranate at sunrise. Intention channel boldness into clear goals.
Taurus
Offer white sweets and a rose scented ghee lamp. Intention bring harmony to money and love.
Gemini
Offer green cardamom while chanting eleven times. Intention enhance clarity and speech.
Cancer
Offer milk and white lotus and if possible sit near water. Intention protect family and balance emotions.
Leo
Offer marigold and a mustard oil diya. Intention lead with humility and warmth.
Virgo
Offer green gram and basil. Intention support health discipline and order.
Libra
Offer white roses and ring a small bell softly. Intention attract balance and creativity.
Scorpio
Offer red hibiscus and a sesame oil lamp. Intention deepen intuition and release heaviness.
Sagittarius
Offer saffron rice on a yellow cloth. Intention expand learning and faith.
Capricorn
Offer black sesame and chant with a steady rhythm. Intention build resilience and long term stability.
Aquarius
Offer blue flowers and sandalwood incense. Intention innovate with balance and care.
Pisces
Offer kheer and sit with calming music. Intention deepen compassion and insight.
