Navratri Day 1: Worship Goddess Shailputri on first day of Shardiya Navratri

Navratri Day 1 Goddess Shailputri Puja Vidhi: The auspicious festival of Navratri has started today i.e., September 22. On day 1 of Navratri, devotees all around the nation worship Goddess Shailputri, said to be the first form of Goddess Durga. On day 1, after setting up the Kalash, Goddess Shailputri is worshipped with proper rituals. Goddess Shailputri is also known as the form of Parvati. The word Shail denotes Himalaya, and she is also said to be the daughter of mountain king Himalaya, thereby the name Shailputri originated. It is believed that one can fulfill all their wishes and get rid of their sufferings by worshiping Goddess Shailputri on day 1 of Navratri. Here in the article below we have shared detailed information about Navratri day 1 puja tips, Goddess Shailputri mantras, and religious story.

Who is Goddess Shailputri?

Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri. She symbolises compassion, devotion, and simplicity. Her statue can be seen adorned with a lotus in the left and a trident in right hand, which depicts power and divinity. She is also called by other name Vrishbharudha. It is said that the worship of Goddess Shailputri helps in awakening the muladhar chakra (root chakra), a central energy center in our bodies that provides stability, security, and peace of mind.

Goddess Shailputri Puja Vidhi on Navratri day 1

Devotees worship Goddess Shailputri on navratri day 1 with proper rituals. Here we have shared detailed information related to Goddess Shailputri Puja Vidhi on Navratri day 1. The puja vidhi to worship the Goddess is also described in the Bhagavata Purana. It is suggested that on the first day of Sharadiya Navratri, devotees should wake up early in the morning, during the Brahma Muhurta, and start their rituals by installing puja Kalash. Next, devotees are required to chant Goddess Shailputri mantra. 

Goddess Shailputri mantra

'Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah, Vande Vanchitalabhaaya Chandrardhakritashekharaam, Vrisharudhaam Shuladharam Shailaputriam Yashasvinim, Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Maa Shailaputri Rupena Sansthita, Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah' 

Goddess Shailputri Aarti

Now, perform the Aarti of Goddess Shailputri, to bring positive energy in your home. After aarti, devotees are required to recite the story of Goddess Shailputri, Durga Stuti, Durga Chalisa, or Durga Saptashati. 

Goddess Shailputri Aarti Katha/Story

Goddess Sati was the daughter of Prajapati Daksha. Once, Daksha organized a grand yajna and all the gods were invited. However, he had not invited his daughter Sati and her husband, Lord Shiva. However, Goddess Sati strongly desired to participate. Lord Shiva tried to convince Sati to not to participate, but she refused to agree. Finally, Lord Shiva allowed her to attend. When Sati went at her father's yajna event, she was not treated well there. Except her mother, no one interacted with her and even teased her. Sati couldn't bear this humiliation by her father, Prajapati Daksha. Lord Shiva got angry after hearing this. And Goddess Sati immolated herself in the fire. After this, Lord Shiva destroyed Daksha's yagya. Later, Sati took rebirth as Shailputri in her next life and became the daughter of Himalaya. It is believed that Sati was born again as the daughter of Shailraj Himalaya. That is why she was called Shailputri, who married Lord Shiva and became his wife again.