Discover details about Navratri Day 1
Maa Shailputri date tithi & color
Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. On the first day of Navratri devotees worship Maa Shailputri the first form of Goddess Durga. She is believed to be the daughter of the Himalayas & is depicted riding a bull. The color associated with Day 1 of Navratri is Grey.
Navratri Day 1 also known as Pratipada falls on the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. This year Navratri Day 1 will be celebrated on October 7 2021. The tithi for Day 1 is Pratipada Tithi which is the first day of the lunar phase. This is considered an auspicious day to begin the Navratri festivities.
Devotees offer prayers to Maa Shailputri on the first day of Navratri to seek her blessings for strength courage & prosperity. This is believed that worshipping her with devotion can remove obstacles & bring success in life. The color Grey symbolizes stability & balance reflecting the qualities of Maa Shailputri.
On Navratri Day 1 devotees wake up early take a bath & wear clean clothes before offering prayers to Maa Shailputri. They decorate the puja altar with flowers incense & diyas & recite prayers & mantras to seek her blessings. Some devotees also observe a fast on this day as a mark of devotion & purification.
As the first day of Navratri marks the beginning of the festival it sets the tone for the nine days of worship & celebration. Devotees immerse themselves in the festive spirit participating in cultural events dances & music performances to honor Goddess Durga & seek her divine blessings.
Overall Navratri Day 1 is a significant day for devotees to connect with Maa Shailputri the embodiment of strength & power. By understanding the details about this auspicious day devotees can deepen their spiritual practice & experience the divine presence of Goddess Durga throughout the nine days of Navratri.
