Goddess Shailaputri is the first Navdurga among the nine Goddesses worshipped during DURGA
NAVARATRI FESTIVAL . Maa Sailaputri is worshipped on the first day or on the
Kalash
Sthapana or Ghatshtapana day. In 2009, Shailaputri puja in Durga Navaratra festival is
performed on September 19.
Shailaputri Devi – Previous incarnation:
Mata Shailputri is the daughter of King Himavanth (Raja Himalaya), the emperor of mountains.
Shailaputri married to Lord Shiva by performing a severe penance for Shankar Mahadev.
Shailaputri was the daughter of Daksha Prajapati in her previous birth. During Daksha Yagna,
she sacrificed her life in Yagna vatika and incarnated as Shailputri in her next birth to marry
Lord Shiva.
Shailaputri Mata – Spiritual Practice:
During the first day of Navratri Durga pooja, Yogis keep their mind and heart on Muladhara
chakra which is the initial point of their spiritual practice or Sadhana. Shailputri represents the
Muladhara chakra of spiritual practice.
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