Navratri 2022 or Shardiya Navratri is coming and the devotees are patiently waiting to celebrate it. As per the Hindu calendar, Navratri is celebrated four times a year.
But Shardiya Navratri and Chaitra Navratri have great importance.
Many people worship Goddess Durga by keeping a fast for nine whole days to get her blessing.
And some worship Maa Durga by eating food only once a day.
In 2022 Shardiya Navratri festival’s nine-day worship of Goddess Durga going to start from 26th September 2022 and last till 5th October 2022.
It is believe that during these nine days dedicate to Maa Durga and whoever worships her with true heart and devotion, will find peace, happiness, and prosperity since the goddess takes away all their troubles.
The final day of the festival is called ‘Vijayadashami’ or ‘Dussehra’ which falls on 5th October 2022 when Maa Durga is said to leave Earth and return to heaven.
- Sharadiya Navratri starts from 26th September 2022 to 5th October 2022.
- Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada begins on 26th September 2022 at 3.24 AM
- Ashwin Shukla Paksha Pratipada ends on 27th September 2022, 03.08 AM
- Ghatasthapana Muhurta – 26th September 2022, 06.20 AM – 10.19 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta – 26th September from 11.54 am to 12.42 pm
Nine Avatars of Goddess Durga and their Significance
Nine Bhogs offer to the Goddess
It is that time of the year when Goddess Durga manifests in different forms for nine days.
People observe fasts, meditate, consume sattvik food, perform puja, offer divine bhogs with special ingredients and dress up in specific colours.
Spanning nine nights and 10 days, it culminates on Vijaya Dashami, which signifies the triumph of Mahishashura Mardini.
First Day
Pratipada : Devi worship on this day is Shailputri, the daughter of the lofty mountain Himalayas.
Bhog
To get rid of ailments, it is advise to offer pure clarified butter (ghee) to Devi Shailputri.
Bhog preparation should include loads of ghee.
Generally, halwa, with a sprinkle of cardamom powder and dryfruits garnish, is prepare.
Second Day
Dwitiya : Devi takes the form of bare-footed Brahmacharini, holding a rudraksha garland and a sacred kamandala in her hands, to exterminate evil.
Bhog
On this day Her blessings are sought for a long life by offering fruits and mithais.
Third day
Tritiya : Devotees invoke the divine energy of the 10-armed Goddess Chandraghanta with a half-moon on her forehead.
She comes riding a tiger to rid the earth of evil.
Bhog
To pacify the anger and aggressiveness of the Devi, who is known to alleviate pains, a calming milk-dense offering like payasam or kheer is recommended.
Make it flavoursome with cardamom powder, saffron with a sprinkle of dryfruits.
Fourth day
Chaturthi : Devi is worship on this day as the creator of the Universe, in the name of Devi Kushmanda.
She rules the intellectual acumen and analysing capacity.
Bhog
To get the desire results of Her blessings in this sphere, if possible, it is advise to observe a fast.
Nothing else will appease her as an offering of malpua, a deep fried pancake-like mithai prepared with refine flour, douse in sugar syrup.
Fifth day
Panchami : With baby Kartik on her lap, she is refer to as Skandmata, another name for Kartikeya is Skanda.
She symbolises Mother Nature with four arms, sitting on a lotus flower.
Bhog
She confers salvation, shakti and prosperity to those who pray to her with full faith and belief while offering banana.
Any sweet dish made with bananas can be prepare as bhog on this day.
Sixth day
Shahsti : On this day, she is the warrior deity call as Devi Katyayani or Mahishasura Mardini.
Bhog
This avatar is worship by girls for early marriage.
To fulfil this desire, girls in the Northern states offer meetha paan as prasad with honey as the main ingredient.
Seventh day
Saptami : When the Goddess comes in a dark complexioned skin astride a donkey, with four arms carrying a sword, a trident and a lasso, she is known as Devi Kaalratri.
It is believe that she contain the whole cosmos in the third eye on her forehead.
Bhog
Remover of obstacles and pain, she relishes the prasad made with jaggery or gur.
Sharkara Pongal or sweet appams in the South, halwa-puri in the other parts of the country along with chana are prepared.
Pre-pubescent girls are invite and this bhog is distribute among them.
Eighth day
Durga Ashtami : Also known as Goddess Chandi or Chamundeshwari, Shakti rides a white tusker, holding a damru and a trident in her hands.
Bhog
Coconut pleases this avatar the most.
Nariyal pak or any coconut-based sweet dish should be offer to her for bliss and a streak of good luck.
Ninth day
Navami : The Devi dons the avatar of Siddhidatri, known for her purity and compassionate nature.
The day is observe as Saraswati puja when books and instruments are venerate at her altar.
Bhog
Devotees seek security and shelter from unforeseen mishaps.
Sesame ladoos or any offering made of sesame seeds and gur are prepare as naivedhya for her protection.
Navratri witnesses loads of celebrations and fasts during this period.
People observing fast perform special poojas and havans to worship Goddess Durga and welcome her to their homes.
Fasts are just a way of demonstrating their devotion to Maa Durga and her nine incarnations.
It is advise to avoid every kind of fast food and artificial foods during Navratri fasts.
Those observing fast are suggest to avoid having lentils, pulses, corn flour, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour and semolina or rava/sooji too.
Aloo chaat
You can make the falahari version of aloo chaat.
All you have to do is to add rock salt, black pepper and imli chutney to the golden fried potatoes.
Papdi Chaat
You can simply make your own falahari papdi chaat at home.
To make it fats friendly, use Rajgeera flour, kuttu flour or Singhaada flour to make the papdi rather than plain flour.
Garnish these papdi with some curd, homemade imli chutney and dhaniya pudina chutney.
To add the final touch, add rock salt and black pepper and some pomegranate seeds.
Vrat wala Samosa
Instead of making Samosa the usual, try using the Singhara atta or water chestnut flour is use to make this recipe at your home.
It would be vrat friendly and yummier in taste.
Fruits and Peanut Chaat
If you are observing fast, you cannot avoid eating fruits and dairy products.
Make your own version of fruit chaat by using apples. grapes, pomegranate and other fruits.
Add some rock salt and black pepper and mix them well with the fruits.
You can also add peanuts to it.
Falahari Golgappe
In Navratri, try falahari golgappe at home as ingredients you need include Samak rice flour and singhara ka atta.
For the filling, take some boiled potatoes, rock salt, black pepper and some red chilly powder.
To add a little more punch, add curd, imli chutney and dhaniya pudina chutney.
As the festival of Navratri 2022 is knocking at our doors, here are some wishes, messages, images, gif, WhatsApp, and Facebook statuses that you can share with your friends and family.
Wishing you nine nights of devotion and happiness. May Maa shower her blessings on you. Happy Navratri!
May Goddess Durga shower her blessings on you so that you can achieve whatever you want in life. Happy Navratri 2022 to you. Forget all your worries and celebrate this festival with happiness.
Wishing a very Happy Navratri you… May the day festive nights be full of celebrations, happiness, and vibrancy for you.
May Maa Durga empower you and your family with her 9 swaroopa of name, fame, health, wealth, happiness, humanity, education, bhakti, and shakti. HAPPY NAVARATRI.
May you be victorious in each and every challenge of your life, may you have the blessings of Ma Durga to fight all the negativities around you…. Happy Navratri to you.
It’s time to welcome Maa Durga at our doorstep and thank her for all the special gifts we received this year. Let’s make this Navratri a great one to remember!
May Maa Durga bestow upon you and your family nine forms of blessings- Fame, Name, Wealth, Prosperity, Happiness, Education, Health, Power, and Commitment. Happy Navratri!
May this Navratri bring happiness to your life. Hatred is far apart from your life. Enjoy the festival with love in your heart. Those who have learned to respect and not be greedy will be fortunate. I know you are always respectful and so you are among the fortunate! Happy Navratri 2022!
Wishing you good fortune and heart full of happiness on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.
I wish that Goddess Durga is always there to protect you from all problems in life. May this Navratri be full of happiness and good health for you. Happy Navratri to All
May the bright colors of Navratri bring into our lives high spirits and positivity. Wishing a blessed and cheerful Navratri to you my dear.
May this Navratri bring happiness in your life to enjoy the festival with love in your heart. HAPPY NAVARATRI.
Wishing a very Happy Shardiya Navratri to you. May Maa Durga is always there to impart you with great strength to fight all your challenges.
Happiness, peace, good health, wealth, prosperity and harmony – let Goddess Durga bring it all to your life. Happy Shardiya Navratri.
Feast and have fun, The dandiya raas has begun, Maa is blessing us through, A very Happy Navratri to you…
May the celebrations of Navratri infuse your life with unmatched energy and happiness. Warm greetings on the occasion of Navratri to you. Happy Navratri 2022.
May you and your family be protected by the power of goddess Durga forever. Enjoy this beautiful occasion of Navratri with your family and close ones!
Let the peace and serenity of Navaratri bring happiness and prosperity to your life. Happy Navaratri.
May Mata bless you on this pious occasion of Navratri and shower you with prosperity and growth….. Jai Maa Durga!!! Happy Navratri!
