The first of the nine goddess forms reverberating during the Hindu festival of Navratri is Shailputri Mata. She is also known as Parvati, or the daughter of the mountain king, Himalaya. The term “Shailputri” means “daughter of the mountain” literally.
Meaning of Shailputri Mata
Meaning of Shailputri Mata
Icon of Purity and Splendor: Shailputri is usually portrayed riding a bull, which represents strength and determination. She carries a lotus flower along with herself, which represents purity as well as enlightenment.
Initiator of New Beginnings: Shailputri is the first incarnation of Durga, who helps in establishing a new cycle. Devotees pray to her for good fortune and auspiciousness for a new start in life.
Divine Mother: Shailputri is that incarnation of the divine mother who illustrates the protective and nurturing aspect of a mom. Devotees seek her blessings for wellbeing and prosperity
How to pray to Shailputri Mata
Prasads: On Navratri, devotees perform pooja to Shailputri Mata and offer flowers, fruits, sweets, incense to her.
Mantras: The chanting of this Mantra is believed to have a good result
“Aim Hrim Shrim Shrim Shailputriye Namah “
Vrata: Vrata of many devotees during the first day of Navratri is Shailputri Mata. Many devotees follow fasting rules on the first day of Navratri that is of Shailputri Mata.
Importance of Bull Mount
Strength and Energy: It represents strength, energy and aggressive nature on a whole. Nandi in its narrow sense, has usually been considered as a symbol of strength, energy and endurance.
Earthly Binding: The binding with the ground represented by the bull sign depicts grounding and stability.
One manifestation of Durga is Shailputri Mata, representing purity, elegance, and a fresh start. People make Navratri the onset to toil in life. It’s a virtue invoked by everybody for business prosperity and happy life.
