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The nine-day Navaratri Pooja celebrations are observed in the Hindu month of ‘Ashvin,’ which corresponds to the months of September-October according to the English calendar. Though there are four seasonal Navaratris in a year, the ‘Sharad Navaratri in the autumn is the most significant. The Navaratri Pooja is celebrated as ‘Durga Pooja’ in the eastern regions of the country, especially in the state of West Bengal. The festival is observed grandly to commemorate Goddess Durga’s victory over the Demon ‘Mahishasura’, after an epic battle of nine nights. The tenth day, when the demon was finally killed is observed as ‘Vijayadasami.’ Each day of the Navaratri festival glorifies a different Goddess, all of whom are basically different forms of the three major Mother Goddesses in the Hindu pantheon, namely—Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati.

First Day of Navaratri

The first day of Navaratri Pooja glorifies Goddess Shailaputri Devi. This day falls on ‘Pratipada Tithi,’ during the waxing phase of the moon in the month of ‘Ashvin.’ The scriptures describe the Goddess as the daughter of the mountains. ‘Shila’ means rock and ‘Putri’ means daughter. Maa Shailaputri  is depicted riding a bull and carrying a Trident and lotus flower in her hands. She also wears a symbol of the moon on her forehead. The Goddess is venerated as a highly benevolent deity and worshiped with great dedication by devotees.

Story of Goddess Shailaputri

Goddess Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva, sacrificed herself in the pyre lit by her father, ‘King Daksha.’ The Goddess resorted to this extreme step, as she could not bear the insult heaped on her husband by her father. She was subsequently reborn as ‘Parvati’ to the virtuous king Himavan, ruler of the mountains. Parvati observed severe penance to win the approval of Lord Shiva, and on Brahma’s intervention, ultimately succeeding in getting married to Shiva. Though the penance had wasted her body, Lord Shiva immersed her in the waters of the ‘Ganga’ flowing from his hair, and she ultimately regained her lost beauty.

Importance of Goddess Shailaputri  

Devotees believe that Goddess Shailaputri rules over the Moon and provides good fortune to all those who worship her with sincerity and dedication. Praying to the Goddess is also said to nullify the adverse stance of the Moon in the birth chart. Goddess Shailaputri  is also popularly called as Hemavati and Parvati. This aspect of The Mother Goddess Durga is considered as the most important of all and is hence worshiped on the very first day of the Navaratri festival.

Goddess Shailaputri Pooja on the first day of Navratri

Devotees worship Goddess Shailaputri with offerings of jasmine flowers, which are believed to be her favorite. One should commence the Navaratri Pooja on the first day by performing a Ganesha Pooja. This is subsequently followed by performing the Shodasopachar Pooja, and finally concluding it with a special Aarti to the Goddess. The Poojas carried out on the first day should be performed by contemplating and meditating on the awesome form of the Goddess all the time.

Chanting the mantras mentioned below on the first day of the Navaratri Pooja festival is a sure-fire way to establish a divine connect with the Goddess and attain her blessings. However, one should do so with sincere and genuine intentions to derive the maximum benefits.

Shailaputri Mantras for the first day of the Navaratri Pooja

Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah
Om Devi Shailputryai Swaha Vande Vanchhit Laabhaay, Chandrardhkritshekharaam
Vrisharudham Shooldharaam Shailputriim Yashaswinim

Navaratri First Day Goddess Shailaputri  Prarthna

Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim

Navaratri First Day Goddess Shailaputri  Stuti

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah

Navaratri First Day Goddess Shailaputri  Dhyan

Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam
Vrisharudham Shuladharam Shailaputrim Yashasvinim
Punendu Nibham Gauri Muladhara Sthitam Prathama Durga Trinetram
Patambara Paridhanam Ratnakirita Namalankara Bhushita
Praphulla Vandana Pallavadharam Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Snemukhi Kshinamadhyam Nitambanim

Navaratri First Day Goddess Shailaputri  Stotra

Prathama Durga Tvamhi Bhavasagarah Taranim
Dhana Aishwarya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham
Trilojanani Tvamhi Paramananda Pradiyaman
Saubhagyarogya Dayini Shailaputri Pranamamyaham
Charachareshwari Tvamhi Mahamoha Vinashinim
Mukti Bhukti Dayinim Shailaputri Pranamamyaham
Navaratri First Day Goddess Shailaputri Kavach
Omkarah Mein Shirah Patu Muladhara Nivasini
Himkarah Patu Lalate Bijarupa Maheshwari
Shrimkara Patu Vadane Lavanya Maheshwari
Humkara Patu Hridayam Tarini Shakti Swaghrita
Phatkara Patu Sarvange Sarva Siddhi Phalaprada

Significance of the first day Navaratri Pooja

The attributes of Goddess Shailaputri are virtually endless, and one cannot describe her greatness in mere words. She is thus accorded the status of being the first Goddess to be worshiped during the Navaratri Pooja extravaganza.

A popular practice observed on the first day of the Navaratri Pooja festival is performing the ‘Ghatasthapana.’ This entails planting the first seed of a crop in a pot placed in a sanctified spot in the house. The seeds are then accordingly increased day by day and watered to help them sprout and grow over the next nine days of the festival.

Devotees believe that worshiping Goddess Shailaputri removes all afflictions and diseases. Her blessings also help us scale the pinnacle of success and well-being in life.

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