Ruchi Verma 
Nava – that also means ‘new‘ – denotes ‘nine‘ the number to which sages attach special significance. Hence, we have Nava-ratri (9 nights), Nava-patrika (9 leaves / herbs / plants), Nava-graha (9 planets), and Nava-Durga (9 appellations).Nava Durga, if worshipped with religious fervor during Navaratri, it is believed, lift the divine spirit in us and fill us with renewed happiness.
One of these nine forms of Maa Durga is worshiped every day in Navratri.
Day 1: MATA SHAILPUTRI:The first form of Maa Durga known as “Shailputri”. Goddess Durga was born in the house of King of Mountains “Parvat Raj Himalaya”, so she is called “Shailputri” maens the daughter of mountain.
The story of Mother Goddess is written as follow in some scriptures.
Maa Bhagwati in her earlier birth was born as a daughter of Daksh Prajapati. Then her name was ‘Sati’ and she was married to Lord Shiva. But in a sacrificial ceremony organized by her father Prajapati Daksh, she got her body burnt in the yogic fire, because she could not bear the insult of her husband Lord Shiva by her father Prajapati Daksha in the sacrificial ceremony.
In her next birth she incarnated her as Goddess Parvati, the daughter of Parvatraj Himalaya and among Nava Durgas she has been referred to as Sailaputri who was again known as Himavati. In her Haimavati aspect she defeated all prominent gods. Like her previous birth in this life also Maa Shailaputri (Parvati) got married with Lord Shiva. The first and the most prominent among Nava Durgas, Shailaputri is of immense importance and her glories are endless. On the first day of Navratra worship it is she who is worshiped. The embodiment of the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, she rides a bull and carries a trident and a lotus in her two hands.
| Content : Story heard from mummy & Maa Vaishvavi |
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Hey , I wasnt aware about the significance of 9 – its correlation to new ! That was very insightful. Also the story behind Navratri was interesting. Its great that we are starting something new today and I am sure today being such an auspicious day .. will bring you success and happiness all through october…
What a wonderful idea to share the Nine Avatars of Maa! Ruchi, i look forward to coming by your blog everyday!:)
Shubh Navratras to you and your family!:)
Nice..so much information..will be sharing it with my girls to make them aware of all this..thanks for sharing 🙂
This is storytelling time on your blog.Though we celebrate the last 5 days of Navaratri with great pomp and show the nine forms of Maa Durga are rarely discussed. Will be catching up here
One of the best times of the year. The slight nip in the air and coming of Durga Puja
Very Informative! Got to know a lot of information on the Significance of the Day 1.Looking forward for more posts on Navrathri. All the best for the DailyChatter Challenge.What an amazing way to start the challenge:)
This blog post is loaded with useful information. Thank you so much Ruchi.
Jai Mata di ?
I was MIA these days. But now I’m back from my vacation and I intend to read all the posts.
I am glad I could read your posts on Navrati for I never knew the significance of each of the days.
What a material of un-ambiguity and preserveness of valuable know-how concerning unexpected feelings.