Goddess Shailputri will be worshiped on the first day of Shardiya Navratri, know the method of worship.

Mother Shailputri is worshiped on the first day of Shardiya Navratri. Maa Shailputri is the first form of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Shailputri means daughter of the mountains, who is considered as Parvati or Sati. Navratri begins with her worship, and devotees pray to the Mother Goddess for happiness, prosperity, peace and strength.

method of worship

1. Bathing and Purification: First of all the worshiper should take bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Kalash installation: Kalash is established at an auspicious time, which is kept for the entire nine days of Navratri.
3. Statue or picture of Maa Shailputri: A lamp is lit in front of the mother’s picture or idol and flowers, roli, rice are offered to her.
4. mantra pronunciation: Mother Shailputri is worshiped by chanting special mantras.
5. prasad offering: Special offerings are made to the Mother Goddess, such as dishes made of milk and ghee.

It is considered auspicious to offer white colored clothes to the Mother Goddess on this day, because this color is a symbol of peace and purity.