Varanasi : Special rituals for worshipping Maa Bhagwati were performed at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Maha Navami of Sharadiya Navratri on Monday.
Later, 101 girls were also worshipped and served prasad as the temple premises echoed with devotional chants. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
Acharya Prakash Ji, who conducted the Navratri rituals, joined hundreds of devotees in chanting “Jai Maa Sarveshwari” and “Har Har Mahadev” throughout the ceremony. Mahant Shankar Puri Ji Maharaj said the tradition of Kanya Puja is observed on Navami after Ashtami. The Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust organised havan, puja and Kanya Pujan. Shringar items dedicated to Maa Vishalakshi were ceremonially presented before Baba Shri Vishweshwar and then sent onward as per tradition. The glory of the goddess was invoked through the recitation of the Navdurga Saptashati. The rituals were performed at the temple chowk of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. On behalf of the temple trust, chief executive officer Shri Satyam Mishra participated as the yajman and performed the havan and puja amid Vedic chanting. It was followed by Kanya Pujan highlighting the significance of feminine power in Sanatan tradition and worshipping young girls as manifestations of the Goddess. Prayers were offered to Maa Bhagwati for the welfare of the world, peace and happiness among people, prosperity of families, and harmony in society. The nine-day festival of Sharadiya Navratri also concluded with devotion and religious fervour at the world-renowned Aghor Peeth, Baba Keenaram Sthal, Kreem Kund, in Ravindrapuri. The final day of the festival was marked by traditional Kanya Puja and Bhairav Puja. Under the guidance of Peethadheeshwar Aghoracharya Maharajshree Baba Siddharth Gautam Ram Ji, the rituals began after the morning cleaning of the ashram and daily aarti-puja. Nine young girls were decorated and seated as embodiments of the Goddess, while a young boy was adorned and seated as Bhairav Baba. The Peethadheeshwar personally washed the feet of the nine girls and the boy representing Bhairav. This was followed by ritual worship and aarti. Traditional delicacies were offered as bhog, and devotees sought blessings by touching their feet. After darshan of the Peethadheeshwar Ji, thousands of devotees received prasad during the community feast. The Navratri celebrations and Navami Kanya Puja at Aghor Peeth Baba Keenaram Sthal, Kreem Kund, attract large numbers of devotees, seekers, saints and spiritual practitioners from India and abroad every year. A grand religious ceremony was also held on Navami at the ancient Maa Annapurna Temple in Kashi following Ashtami during Sharadiya Navratri. Under the leadership of temple mahant Shankar Puri Ji Maharaj, a havan was performed, followed by the adornment of the goddess with fragrant garlands and flowers. A grand Maha Aarti was also conducted. The havan was performed by seven Vedic Brahmins, with prayers offered for the prosperity of the country and the welfare of the world. After the havan, nine young girls were worshipped with proper rituals, recitation and aarti. Download the TOI App.