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PART 3: Principle Durga Puja (SAPTAMI PUJA)

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Staying like a banana tree in front of us, you occupy the heart of Lord

Vishnu, I bow to you Oh Nabapatrika, Oh the Goddess Chandi

(another form or Durga).

Jy L¢µÄ aÆw ÙÛ¡hlÙÛ¡¢p pc¡ ¢p¢ÜfËc¡¢ue£ zJy L¢µÄ aÆw ÙÛ¡hlÙÛ¡¢p pc¡ ¢p¢ÜfËc¡¢ue£ zJy L¢µÄ aÆw ÙÛ¡hlÙÛ¡¢p pc¡ ¢p¢ÜfËc¡¢ue£ zJy L¢µÄ aÆw ÙÛ¡hlÙÛ¡¢p pc¡ ¢p¢ÜfËc¡¢ue£ z c¤NÑ¡l¦c¤NÑ¡l¦c¤NÑ¡l¦c¤NÑ¡l¦−fZ pîÑœ pÀ¡−fZ pîÑœ pÀ¡−fZ pîÑœ pÀ¡−fZ pîÑœ pÀ¡−ee ¢hSuw L¥l¦ zz−ee ¢hSuw L¥l¦ zz−ee ¢hSuw L¥l¦ zz−ee ¢hSuw L¥l¦ zz2zz2zz2zz2zz

Om kachwi twam sthabarasthasi sada siddhi pradayini |

Durga rupena sarbatra snanena bijayam kuru ||2|| Oh the Colocassia (kochu) plant, you are the form of Goddess Durga

who stays firm and brings success to us.

Bring victory after taking your bath.

Jy q¢l−â qll©f¡¢p nˆlpÉ pc¡ ¢fÊu¡Jy q¢l−â qll©f¡¢p nˆlpÉ pc¡ ¢fÊu¡Jy q¢l−â qll©f¡¢p nˆlpÉ pc¡ ¢fÊu¡Jy q¢l−â qll©f¡¢p nˆlpÉ pc¡ ¢fÊu¡ zzzz l¦cÐl¦cÐl¦cÐl¦cÐl©f¡¢p −c¢h aÆw pîÑn¡¢¿¹w fËkµRl©f¡¢p −c¢h aÆw pîÑn¡¢¿¹w fËkµRl©f¡¢p −c¢h aÆw pîÑn¡¢¿¹w fËkµRl©f¡¢p −c¢h aÆw pîÑn¡¢¿¹w fËkµR −j zz3zz−j zz3zz−j zz3zz−j zz3zz

Om haridrey hararupasi Shankarasya sada priya |

Rudrarupasi devi twam sarbashantim prajachha mey ||3|| Oh the turmeric creeper, you are Shiva. You are His all time favorite.

Oh the Goddess with Shiva’s face bring peace to us

Jy Su¢¿¹ Sul©f¡¢p SNa¡w SuL¡¢l¢Z zJy Su¢¿¹ Sul©f¡¢p SNa¡w SuL¡¢l¢Z zJy Su¢¿¹ Sul©f¡¢p SNa¡w SuL¡¢l¢Z zJy Su¢¿¹ Sul©f¡¢p SNa¡w SuL¡¢l¢Z z pÀ¡fu¡j£q pÀ¡fu¡j£q pÀ¡fu¡j£q pÀ¡fu¡j£q −c¢h aÆ¡w Suw −c¢h aÆ¡w Suw −c¢h aÆ¡w Suw −c¢h aÆ¡w Suw −c−c−c−c¢q Nª¢q Nª¢q Nª¢q Nª−q jj zz4zz−q jj zz4zz−q jj zz4zz−q jj zz4zz

Om Jayanti Jayrupasi jagtam jayakarini |

Snapayamiha devi twam jayam dehi grihey mama ||4|| Oh Jayanti, the Goddess of Victory, as I give you a bath,

you bring victory to us all,

Jy nË£gm nË£¢eJy nË£gm nË£¢eJy nË£gm nË£¢eJy nË£gm nË£¢e−L−L−L−L−a¡q¢p pc¡ ¢hSuhÜÑex z−a¡q¢p pc¡ ¢hSuhÜÑex z−a¡q¢p pc¡ ¢hSuhÜÑex z−a¡q¢p pc¡ ¢hSuhÜÑex z −c¢q −c¢q −c¢q −c¢q −j ¢qaL¡j¡wÕQ fËp−j ¢qaL¡j¡wÕQ fËp−j ¢qaL¡j¡wÕQ fËp−j ¢qaL¡j¡wÕQ fËpæ¡ ih pîÑc¡ zz5zzæ¡ ih pîÑc¡ zz5zzæ¡ ih pîÑc¡ zz5zzæ¡ ih pîÑc¡ zz5zz

Om shriphala shriniketohshi sada vijayabardhanah |

Dehi me hitakamanscha prasanna bhaba sarbada ||5|| Oh the Apple Wood tree, you are the center of beauty and augmentor of

victory,

Give me your good wishes and be graceful always.

Jy c¡¢sjÉO¢he¡n¡u r¥æ¡n¡u pc¡ i¥¢h zJy c¡¢sjÉO¢he¡n¡u r¥æ¡n¡u pc¡ i¥¢h zJy c¡¢sjÉO¢he¡n¡u r¥æ¡n¡u pc¡ i¥¢h zJy c¡¢sjÉO¢he¡n¡u r¥æ¡n¡u pc¡ i¥¢h z ¢e¢ÇjÑa¡ gmL¡j¡u fËp£c aÆw ql¢fË¢e¢ÇjÑa¡ gmL¡j¡u fËp£c aÆw ql¢fË¢e¢ÇjÑa¡ gmL¡j¡u fËp£c aÆw ql¢fË¢e¢ÇjÑa¡ gmL¡j¡u fËp£c aÆw ql¢fË−u zz6zz−u zz6zz−u zz6zz−u zz6zz

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Om darimyaghabinashaya khunnashaya sada bhubi |

Nirmita phalakamaya prasida twam Harapriyey ||6||

Oh the branch of pomegranate (daalim gach, c¡¢sjÉ) you are engaged in

destroying sin and created to end hunger for ever.

You are made to fulfill all wishes.

Bless us, Oh the beloved of Hari (Vishnu).

Jy ¢ÙÛl¡Jy ¢ÙÛl¡Jy ¢ÙÛl¡Jy ¢ÙÛl¡ ih pc¡ c¤ih pc¡ c¤ih pc¡ c¤ih pc¡ c¤−NÑ A−NÑ A−NÑ A−NÑ A−n¡−n¡−n¡−n¡−L −L −L −L −n¡Lq¡¢l¢Z z−n¡Lq¡¢l¢Z z−n¡Lq¡¢l¢Z z−n¡Lq¡¢l¢Z z ju¡ aÆw f§¢Sa¡ c§ju¡ aÆw f§¢Sa¡ c§ju¡ aÆw f§¢Sa¡ c§ju¡ aÆw f§¢Sa¡ c§−NÑ ¢ÙÛl¡ ih ih¢fË−NÑ ¢ÙÛl¡ ih ih¢fË−NÑ ¢ÙÛl¡ ih ih¢fË−NÑ ¢ÙÛl¡ ih ih¢fË−u zz7zz−u zz7zz−u zz7zz−u zz7zz

Om susthira bhaba sada Durgey ashoke shokaharini |

Maya twam pujita Durgey sthira bhaba bhabapriya ||7|| Oh Ashoka (shoka means sorrow, Ashoka is applied to the one who

takes away sorrow),

the remover of sorrows,

I am ready to worship, Oh Goddess Durga, please stand still for me!

Jy j¡e j¡−eÉo¤ hª−ro¤ j¡ee£ux p¤¤l¡p¤¤°lJy j¡e j¡−eÉo¤ hª−ro¤ j¡ee£ux p¤¤l¡p¤¤°lJy j¡e j¡−eÉo¤ hª−ro¤ j¡ee£ux p¤¤l¡p¤¤°lJy j¡e j¡−eÉo¤ hª−ro¤ j¡ee£ux p¤¤l¡p¤¤°lxxxx zzzz pÀ¡fu¡¢j jq¡−ch£w j¡ew −c¢q ejÙ¹¥pÀ¡fu¡¢j jq¡−ch£w j¡ew −c¢q ejÙ¹¥pÀ¡fu¡¢j jq¡−ch£w j¡ew −c¢q ejÙ¹¥pÀ¡fu¡¢j jq¡−ch£w j¡ew −c¢q ejÙ¹¥ −a zz8zz−a zz8zz−a zz8zz−a zz8zz

Om man manyeshu briksheyshu mananiya surasuraih |

Snapayami mahadevim manam dehi namastu tey ||8|| Oh mankachu (arum), you are revered by all, both Gods and Demons.

I am bathing Goddess Durga, give me the reverence to do that with

your blessing.

Jy mrÈ£Ù¹Äw d¡eÉl©f¡¢p fË¡¢Ze¡w fË¡Zc¡¢ue£ zJy mrÈ£Ù¹Äw d¡eÉl©f¡¢p fË¡¢Ze¡w fË¡Zc¡¢ue£ zJy mrÈ£Ù¹Äw d¡eÉl©f¡¢p fË¡¢Ze¡w fË¡Zc¡¢ue£ zJy mrÈ£Ù¹Äw d¡eÉl©f¡¢p fË¡¢Ze¡w fË¡Zc¡¢ue£ z ¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −eeee¡ iaÆ¡ Nª¡ iaÆ¡ Nª¡ iaÆ¡ Nª¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih 9zz−q L¡jfËc¡ ih 9zz−q L¡jfËc¡ ih 9zz−q L¡jfËc¡ ih 9zz

Om Lakshmistwam dhanyarupasi praninam pranadayini |

Sthiratyantam hi no bhutwa grihey kamaprada bhaba ||9||

Oh the paddy plant (dhanya d¡eÉd¡eÉd¡eÉd¡eÉ), you are the Goddess of Wealth. You

bring life to the living. Stay fixed in our house and fulfill our wishes .


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Holy Bath Of Goddess Durga mhAÄn Mahasnan Place a mirror in a big bowl and allow the image of Goddess Durga to

be reflected in the mirror. The bathing will be done on the reflection of

the goddess in the mirror. We have given here the most basic snan

mantra. For more elaborate treatise, consult Purohit Darpan.

Water from Kamandalu v<‰Ar jl

Bhringar jal

Use the Kamandalu while pouring pure spring on the mirror. Use

Ganges water, if available.

o aAEœyI vArtI g‰A JmunA co aAEœyI vArtI g‰A JmunA co aAEœyI vArtI g‰A JmunA co aAEœyI vArtI g‰A JmunA c srütI | srütI | srütI | srütI | srJu g&kI pUNYA Eüt g‰A c Ek±iSkI || srJu g&kI pUNYA Eüt g‰A c Ek±iSkI || srJu g&kI pUNYA Eüt g‰A c Ek±iSkI || srJu g&kI pUNYA Eüt g‰A c Ek±iSkI || EvAgbtI c pAtAEl üEgÑ m¾dAiknI tFA | EvAgbtI c pAtAEl üEgÑ m¾dAiknI tFA | EvAgbtI c pAtAEl üEgÑ m¾dAiknI tFA | EvAgbtI c pAtAEl üEgÑ m¾dAiknI tFA | sbÑA sumnEsA vutBA v<‰A¯r sÃApyÁ¹u tA: || sbÑA sumnEsA vutBA v<‰A¯r sÃApyÁ¹u tA: || sbÑA sumnEsA vutBA v<‰A¯r sÃApyÁ¹u tA: || sbÑA sumnEsA vutBA v<‰A¯r sÃApyÁ¹u tA: ||

Om Atreyi Bharati Ganga Jamuna cha Saraswati |

Saraju Gandaki punya sweta Ganga cha Koushiki ||

Bhogbati cha pataley swargey Mandakini tatha |

Sarba sumanaso bhutwa bhringarai snapayantu tah || Atreyi, Bharati, Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati (now lost)

Sarayu, auspicious Gandaki, Sweta Ganges and Kaushiki

(river of the transition world that lies between heaven and earth)

Bhogavati of patal (world under the earth) and Mandakini of heaven,

Filled with those divine Rivers in this Kamandalu,

I am giving you this Great Bath.

p¤¤l¡Ù¹¡hj¢i¢o’Ù¹¥ hËþ¢ho·¥ j−qnÄl¡x zp¤¤l¡Ù¹¡hj¢i¢o’Ù¹¥ hËþ¢ho·¥ j−qnÄl¡x zp¤¤l¡Ù¹¡hj¢i¢o’Ù¹¥ hËþ¢ho·¥ j−qnÄl¡x zp¤¤l¡Ù¹¡hj¢i¢o’Ù¹¥ hËþ¢ho·¥ j−qnÄl¡x z h¡p¤¤−c−h¡ SNæ¡bh¡p¤¤−c−h¡ SNæ¡bh¡p¤¤−c−h¡ SNæ¡bh¡p¤¤−c−h¡ SNæ¡b ÙÙÙÙ¹¹ ¹¹b¡ pôÑZx fËi¥x zb¡ pôÑZx fËi¥x zb¡ pôÑZx fËi¥x zb¡ pôÑZx fËi¥x z fËc¤ÉjÀÕQ¡¢el¦ÜÕQ ihÙ¹¥ ¢hSu¡ −afËc¤ÉjÀÕQ¡¢el¦ÜÕQ ihÙ¹¥ ¢hSu¡ −afËc¤ÉjÀÕQ¡¢el¦ÜÕQ ihÙ¹¥ ¢hSu¡ −afËc¤ÉjÀÕQ¡¢el¦ÜÕQ ihÙ¹¥ ¢hSu¡ −a zzzzzzzz

Surastamabhishinchantu Brahma Vishnu Maheshwarah |

Basudevo Jagganath statha Shankarshanah prabhuh |


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Pradyumnaschaniruddhascha bhabantu vijaya tey || All the gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar, Basudev, Jagannath,

Balaram, Pradyumna, Aniruddha, give you bath and

bring victory to you

BMä−m¡q¢NÀiÑNh¡e k−j¡ °h °eGaÙ¹b¡ zBMä−m¡q¢NÀiÑNh¡e k−j¡ °h °eGaÙ¹b¡ zBMä−m¡q¢NÀiÑNh¡e k−j¡ °h °eGaÙ¹b¡ zBMä−m¡q¢NÀiÑNh¡e k−j¡ °h °eGaÙ¹b¡ z

hl¦Zx fhZ°ÕQh de¡cÉrhl¦Zx fhZ°ÕQh de¡cÉrhl¦Zx fhZ°ÕQh de¡cÉrhl¦Zx fhZ°ÕQh de¡cÉr Ù¹b¡ ¢nhx zÙ¹b¡ ¢nhx zÙ¹b¡ ¢nhx zÙ¹b¡ ¢nhx z hËþZ¡ p¢qax −n−o¡ ¢cLhËþZ¡ p¢qax −n−o¡ ¢cLhËþZ¡ p¢qax −n−o¡ ¢cLhËþZ¡ p¢qax −n−o¡ ¢cLÚÚ ÚÚf¡m¡x pÀ¡fu¿¹¥−a −azzf¡m¡x pÀ¡fu¿¹¥−a −azzf¡m¡x pÀ¡fu¿¹¥−a −azzf¡m¡x pÀ¡fu¿¹¥−a −azz

Akhandalohagnirbhagavan Yamo bai nairitastatha |

Varunah Pavanaschaiba dhanadyaksha statha Shivah |

Brahmana sahitah shesho dikpalah snapayantu tey || Indra, Agni, Yama, Nairiti, Varuna, Pavana, wealthy Kuber,

Shiva and Brahma, with Sesh Nag (Ananta, or endless serpent) and

the Gods of the directions may protect you.

o kIišÑl{I o kIišÑl{I o kIišÑl{I o kIišÑl{I h¢h¢h¢h¢ <t Em<t Em<t Em<t Em ÑÑ ÑÑ}A puiø: SRÜA xmA mit}A puiø: SRÜA xmA mit}A puiø: SRÜA xmA mit}A puiø: SRÜA xmA mit:| :| :| :| buiÜlÑ‹A bpu: kAiÁ¹: SAiÁ¹tuiø: kAiÁtÕc mAtr:| buiÜlÑ‹A bpu: kAiÁ¹: SAiÁ¹tuiø: kAiÁtÕc mAtr:| buiÜlÑ‹A bpu: kAiÁ¹: SAiÁ¹tuiø: kAiÁtÕc mAtr:| buiÜlÑ‹A bpu: kAiÁ¹: SAiÁ¹tuiø: kAiÁtÕc mAtr:|

Ha¡Ù¹Ä¡j¢i¢o’¿¹¥ djÑf¡m¡x p¤¤pwka¡x zHa¡Ù¹Ä¡j¢i¢o’¿¹¥ djÑf¡m¡x p¤¤pwka¡x zHa¡Ù¹Ä¡j¢i¢o’¿¹¥ djÑf¡m¡x p¤¤pwka¡x zHa¡Ù¹Ä¡j¢i¢o’¿¹¥ djÑf¡m¡x p¤¤pwka¡x z|||| Om Kirtirlakshmi britir medha pushti shraddha kshama matih |

Budhirlajya bapuh kanti shantetushthih kantischa matarah ||

Etahstwamabhisinchantu dharmapalah susamjatah || Mothers, devoted wives, blessed and wise, wealthy, courageous,

intelligent,

spiritually enriched, dedicated, compassionate, intellectual, strong,

peaceful and contented are waiting to give you bath, Oh mother

Goddess!

Jy B¢caÉ Q¾cÊj¡ Jy B¢caÉ Q¾cÊj¡ Jy B¢caÉ Q¾cÊj¡ Jy B¢caÉ Q¾cÊj¡ −i±−i±−i±−i±−j¡ h¤d−j¡ h¤d−j¡ h¤d−j¡ h¤d S£h ¢pa¡LÑS¡x zS£h ¢pa¡LÑS¡x zS£h ¢pa¡LÑS¡x zS£h ¢pa¡LÑS¡x z NËq¡Ù¹Ä¡ A¢i¢o’¿¹¥ l¡ý NËq¡Ù¹Ä¡ A¢i¢o’¿¹¥ l¡ý NËq¡Ù¹Ä¡ A¢i¢o’¿¹¥ l¡ý NËq¡Ù¹Ä¡ A¢i¢o’¿¹¥ l¡ý −La¥ÕQ a¢fÑa¡x zz−La¥ÕQ a¢fÑa¡x zz−La¥ÕQ a¢fÑa¡x zz−La¥ÕQ a¢fÑa¡x zz

Om Aditya Chandrama bhoumo budha jeeba sitarkajah |

Grahasta abhishinchantu Rahu Ketushcha tarpitah || Sun, Moon, Mangal, Budh, Brihaspati, Shukra, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu,

may these divine planets give you bath.

Jy Go−u¡ j¤e−u¡ N¡−h¡ −chj¡al Hh Q zJy Go−u¡ j¤e−u¡ N¡−h¡ −chj¡al Hh Q zJy Go−u¡ j¤e−u¡ N¡−h¡ −chj¡al Hh Q zJy Go−u¡ j¤e−u¡ N¡−h¡ −chj¡al Hh Q z −chf−aÀ¡−chf−aÀ¡−chf−aÀ¡−chf−aÀ¡ dË¥h¡dË¥h¡dË¥h¡dË¥h¡ e¡N¡ °caÉ¡ÕQ¡ AÃplp¡w NZ¡x zze¡N¡ °caÉ¡ÕQ¡ AÃplp¡w NZ¡x zze¡N¡ °caÉ¡ÕQ¡ AÃplp¡w NZ¡x zze¡N¡ °caÉ¡ÕQ¡ AÃplp¡w NZ¡x zz


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AÙ»AÙ»AÙ»AÙ»¡¡¡¡¢Z pîÑ¢Z pîÑ¢Z pîÑ¢Z pîÑnØ»¡nØ»¡nØ»¡nØ»¡¢Z l¡S¢Z l¡S¢Z l¡S¢Z l¡S¡¡¡¡−e¡ h¡qe¡¢e Q z−e¡ h¡qe¡¢e Q z−e¡ h¡qe¡¢e Q z−e¡ h¡qe¡¢e Q z Kod¡¢e Q laÀ¡¢e L¡mpÉ¡huh¡ÕQ −k zKod¡¢e Q laÀ¡¢e L¡mpÉ¡huh¡ÕQ −k zKod¡¢e Q laÀ¡¢e L¡mpÉ¡huh¡ÕQ −k zKod¡¢e Q laÀ¡¢e L¡mpÉ¡huh¡ÕQ −k z

p¢lax p¡Nl¡x °nm¡Ù¹£bÑ¡¢e Smc¡ ec¡x zp¢lax p¡Nl¡x °nm¡Ù¹£bÑ¡¢e Smc¡ ec¡x zp¢lax p¡Nl¡x °nm¡Ù¹£bÑ¡¢e Smc¡ ec¡x zp¢lax p¡Nl¡x °nm¡Ù¹£bÑ¡¢e Smc¡ ec¡x z −ch−ch−ch−ch c¡ehc¡ehc¡ehc¡eh NåîÑ¡ krNåîÑ¡ krNåîÑ¡ krNåîÑ¡ kr l¡rpl¡rpl¡rpl¡rp fæN¡x zfæN¡x zfæN¡x zfæN¡x z

H−a aÆ¡j¢i¢o¾Q¿¹H−a aÆ¡j¢i¢o¾Q¿¹H−a aÆ¡j¢i¢o¾Q¿¹H−a aÆ¡j¢i¢o¾Q¿¹¥ dÇjÑL¡j¡bÑ ¢pÜ−u zz¥ dÇjÑL¡j¡bÑ ¢pÜ−u zz¥ dÇjÑL¡j¡bÑ ¢pÜ−u zz¥ dÇjÑL¡j¡bÑ ¢pÜ−u zz Om rishayo munayo gabo devamatara eba cha |

Devapatnodhrubanaga daityascha apsarasam ganah ||

Astrani sarbashastrani rajano bahanani cha |

Oushadhani cha ratnani kalasyabayabascha jey |

Saritah sagarah shailastirthani jalada nadah |

Deva danaba gandharba jaksha rakshasha pannagah |

Etey twamabhishinchantu dharmakamartha siddhaye || In order to attain the ultimate goal of their existence (dharma), living

and nonliving – the sages, holy men, cows, Goddesses, God’s consorts,

the earth, the snakes, the angels, the weapons, the kings, the carriers,

the medicines, the jewels, the cycle of time, the rivers, the oceans, the

mountains, the pilgrimage centers, the water sources of rivers, the

Gods, the devils, the semigods (Gandharba), spirits and supernatural

beings, demons, and reptiles, they are all joining me to give you this

divine bath with reverence.

Jy ¢på¥°ilh Jy ¢på¥°ilh Jy ¢på¥°ilh Jy ¢på¥°ilh −n¡Z¡cÉ¡ −n¡Z¡cÉ¡ −n¡Z¡cÉ¡ −n¡Z¡cÉ¡ k qÊÊc¡ i¥¢h pw¢ÙÛa¡ zk qÊÊc¡ i¥¢h pw¢ÙÛa¡ zk qÊÊc¡ i¥¢h pw¢ÙÛa¡ zk qÊÊc¡ i¥¢h pw¢ÙÛa¡ z ppppîÑ p¤¤jeîÑ p¤¤jeîÑ p¤¤jeîÑ p¤¤jep¡ iaÆ¡ i«‰¡°l pÀ¡fu¿¹¥ p¡ iaÆ¡ i«‰¡°l pÀ¡fu¿¹¥ p¡ iaÆ¡ i«‰¡°l pÀ¡fu¿¹¥ p¡ iaÆ¡ i«‰¡°l pÀ¡fu¿¹¥ a zza zza zza zz

Om Sindhubhairaba shonadya ja hrida bhubi samshthita |

Sarba sumanasa bhutwa bhringarai snapayantu tey || The rivers Sindhu, Bhairav, Shon, and many lakes of the earth,

All in good spirits, are bathing you through this kamandalu (bhringar).

Jy c¤NÑ¡ Q−änÄl£ Qä£ h¡l¡q£ L¡¢šÑL£ ab¡ zJy c¤NÑ¡ Q−änÄl£ Qä£ h¡l¡q£ L¡¢šÑL£ ab¡ zJy c¤NÑ¡ Q−änÄl£ Qä£ h¡l¡q£ L¡¢šÑL£ ab¡ zJy c¤NÑ¡ Q−änÄl£ Qä£ h¡l¡q£ L¡¢šÑL£ ab¡ z o vdRkAlI ibSAlAxI o vdRkAlI ibSAlAxI o vdRkAlI ibSAlAxI o vdRkAlI ibSAlAxI ¯vrbI sbÑr©ipNI| ¯vrbI sbÑr©ipNI| ¯vrbI sbÑr©ipNI| ¯vrbI sbÑr©ipNI|

etAetAetAetA: sbÑAÕc : sbÑAÕc : sbÑAÕc : sbÑAÕc EJAignYEJAignYEJAignYEJAignY v<‰A¯rv<‰A¯rv<‰A¯rv<‰A¯r:::: sÃApsÃApsÃApsÃApyyyyÁ¹u tA:||Á¹u tA:||Á¹u tA:||Á¹u tA:|| Om Durga Chndeshwari chandi Barahi Kartiki tatha |

Om bhadrakali bishalakshi Bhairabi sarbarupini |

Etah sarbascha yoginya bhringarai snapayantu tah || Oh Goddess with many magical powers – Durga, Chandeshwari,

Chandi, Barahi, Kartiki, Harasidhah, Kali, Indrani, Vaishnabi,


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Bhadrakali, Bishalakshi, Bhairabi, and Sarbarupini – are all joining

me to give you bath with this kamandalu.

Water from water-conch SÐ jl Sankha jal

Pour water from water-conch on the mirror where Devi Durgas’

reflection is visible:

o sEbÑ>Am ai}EpA Edb: ~So sEbÑ>Am ai}EpA Edb: ~So sEbÑ>Am ai}EpA Edb: ~So sEbÑ>Am ai}EpA Edb: ~S¡¡¡¡EnA nAm nAmt:| EnA nAm nAmt:| EnA nAm nAmt:| EnA nAm nAmt:| S§lpAin mhAEdEbA v<‰A¯r: sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||S§lpAin mhAEdEbA v<‰A¯r: sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||S§lpAin mhAEdEbA v<‰A¯r: sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||S§lpAin mhAEdEbA v<‰A¯r: sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||

Om sarbesham adhipo devah ishano nama namatah |

Shulapani Mahadevo bhringarai snapayanti mam | In the name of the trident holder Mahadeva, the Lord of all Gods,

known as Commander (Ishan),

I am giving you bath with this kamandalu Ganges water g‰Ajl Ganga jal

Pour a little Ganges water into the kamandalu and then pour its water

on the mirrow showing the reflection of Goddess Durga:

o m¾do m¾do m¾do m¾d¡¡¡¡iknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| iknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| iknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| iknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| ügÑEsRAtügÑEsRAtügÑEsRAtügÑEsRAtÕQÕQÕQÕQ ¯b>·bYQ ÄnQ vbtu Etn Et||¯b>·bYQ ÄnQ vbtu Etn Et||¯b>·bYQ ÄnQ vbtu Etn Et||¯b>·bYQ ÄnQ vbtu Etn Et||

Om Mandakinyastu jadbari sarbapapa haram shubham |

Swargasrotascha Vaishnabyam snanam bhabatu tena tey || The heavenly river Mandakini, that flows in the heaven, the abode of

Lord Vishnu,

now flows as Ganges on the earth and takes away all the sins and

brings happiness,

I am bathing you with this water.


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Warm water W>·jl Ushnajal

Take a little water on the kushi. Hold it over the flame of the lamp.

Then pour it into the kamandalu and pour its water over the mirror

chanting the following mantra:

o pibœo pibœo pibœo pibœwwww prmprmprmprm E•E•E•E•>·Q bih²EjAYAit sminBtmÚ| >·Q bih²EjAYAit sminBtmÚ| >·Q bih²EjAYAit sminBtmÚ| >·Q bih²EjAYAit sminBtmÚ| jIbnQ sbÑ pApGÃQ v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||jIbnQ sbÑ pApGÃQ v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||jIbnQ sbÑ pApGÃQ v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||jIbnQ sbÑ pApGÃQ v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||

Om pabitram param unchashnam banhijyoti samanwitam |

Jibanam sarba papaghnam bhrigarai snapayanti mam || This pure warm water, with the warmth of the flame, bearing life-

giving power,

The remover of all sins, is offered to you from this kamandalu

Oh Goddess for your bath.

Scented water gåjl Gandhajal Pour some perfume in the kamandalu water (or put a little sandle wood

paste) and bath:

o gåYA]YQ ESAvno gåYA]YQ ESAvno gåYA]YQ ESAvno gåYA]YQ ESAvnwwww ¯QQQQb SItlQ sumEnAhrmÚ| b SItlQ sumEnAhrmÚ| b SItlQ sumEnAhrmÚ| b SItlQ sumEnAhrmÚ| sbÑ pAp hrQ bAir v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||sbÑ pAp hrQ bAir v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||sbÑ pAp hrQ bAir v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||sbÑ pAp hrQ bAir v<‰A¯r sÃApyiÁ¹B mAmÚ||

Om gandhyadhyam shobhananchaiba shitalam sumanoharam |

Sarba papa haram bari bhringarai snapayanti mam || This scented attractive cold water that is so good looking, which

destroys all sins,

is now put into the kamandalu for your bath. Yogurt di} Dadhi

Put some yogurt on the mirror and chant the following:


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o^oo^o^ c¢d œ²¡hÚ −ec¢d œ²¡hÚ −ec¢d œ²¡hÚ −ec¢d œ²¡hÚ −e¡ AL¡¢low ¡ AL¡¢low ¡ AL¡¢low ¡ AL¡¢low ijE>·A ~ÕbrsY bAijn:|ijE>·A ~ÕbrsY bAijn:|ijE>·A ~ÕbrsY bAijn:|ijE>·A ~ÕbrsY bAijn:|

sursursursuriv EnA muKAkrq pRiv EnA muKAkrq pRiv EnA muKAkrq pRiv EnA muKAkrq pRZZZZ aAyuQi> tAiaAyuQi> tAiaAyuQi> tAiaAyuQi> tAilolololoq||q||q||q|| Om dadhi kraba no akarisham jishno Ishwarasya bajinah |

Surabhi no mukhakarat prana ayumshi tarishat || I pay my reverence to the fast moving stream of rays of the sun

that follows the victorius horses.

These divine rays protect our senses, the face and eyes, and

increase our longevity.

Milk du} Dudh

Bathe with a little milk poured from a small tumbler:

o gEbYA o gEbYA o gEbYA o gEbYA oooo u EnA JFA purA, SÅEyAt rFyA|u EnA JFA purA, SÅEyAt rFyA|u EnA JFA purA, SÅEyAt rFyA|u EnA JFA purA, SÅEyAt rFyA| birbsYA mEhAnAmbirbsYA mEhAnAmbirbsYA mEhAnAmbirbsYA mEhAnAm ÚÚ ÚÚ ||||||||

Om gabya shu no yatha pura, swayot rathaya |

Baribasya mahonam || Oh wealthy Indra, as you fulfilled our wishes by providing us cows and

horses in the past

Continue to bless us with wealth and prosperity.

Concentrated butter GI Gheee Pour a small amount of melted ghee on the mirror while chanting:

o Eto Eto Eto EtEjAhisEjAhisEjAhisEjAhis ööööœ² œ² œ² œ² msY msY msY msY m<tmis }Am nAmAis|m<tmis }Am nAmAis|m<tmis }Am nAmAis|m<tmis }Am nAmAis| ipRyQ EdbInAmÚ anA}<øQ EdbI Jjnmis||ipRyQ EdbInAmÚ anA}<øQ EdbI Jjnmis||ipRyQ EdbInAmÚ anA}<øQ EdbI Jjnmis||ipRyQ EdbInAmÚ anA}<øQ EdbI Jjnmis||

Om tejhoshi shukramasya mritamasi dham namashi |

Priyam devanam anadhristham devi jajanamashi ||


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Oh the cosecrated butter (ghee), you provide strength, vitality, food and

revered by all. You are the favorite of the God and in the war between

the Gods and Demons,

You gave strength to all

You are the article of oblation for the Gods that invoke Agni in Havan

(fire worship).

Honey m}u Madhu

Pour a little honey on the mirror carrying the reflection of Goddess

Durga:

o m}u bAtA VtAyEt m}u xro m}u bAtA VtAyEt m}u xro m}u bAtA VtAyEt m}u xro m}u bAtA VtAyEt m}u xr¢¢¢¢Á¹ isåb:| Á¹ isåb:| Á¹ isåb:| Á¹ isåb:|

j¡dÆ£eÑx pj¡dÆ£eÑx pj¡dÆ£eÑx pj¡dÆ£eÑx p−¿¹¡od£x zz−¿¹¡od£x zz−¿¹¡od£x zz−¿¹¡od£x zz Jy jd¤ eš²j¤Jy jd¤ eš²j¤Jy jd¤ eš²j¤Jy jd¤ eš²j¤a¡oa¡oa¡oa¡op¡, jd¤jv f¡¢bÑhw lSx p¡, jd¤jv f¡¢bÑhw lSx p¡, jd¤jv f¡¢bÑhw lSx p¡, jd¤jv f¡¢bÑhw lSx |

jd¤ jd¤ jd¤ jd¤ −cÉ±lÙ¹¥ ex ¢fa¡ zz−cÉ±lÙ¹¥ ex ¢fa¡ zz−cÉ±lÙ¹¥ ex ¢fa¡ zz−cÉ±lÙ¹¥ ex ¢fa¡ zz o m}umAo m}umAo m}umAo m}umA−æ−æ−æ−æA bnÙpit m}umAQ aÙ¹u sUJÑY:||A bnÙpit m}umAQ aÙ¹u sUJÑY:||A bnÙpit m}umAQ aÙ¹u sUJÑY:||A bnÙpit m}umAQ aÙ¹u sUJÑY:||

j¡dÆ£NÑ¡j¡dÆ£NÑ¡j¡dÆ£NÑ¡j¡dÆ£NÑ¡−h¡ ih¿¹¥ ex z−h¡ ih¿¹¥ ex z−h¡ ih¿¹¥ ex z−h¡ ih¿¹¥ ex z Jy jd¤, Jy jd¤, Jy jd¤ zJy jd¤, Jy jd¤, Jy jd¤ zJy jd¤, Jy jd¤, Jy jd¤ zJy jd¤, Jy jd¤, Jy jd¤ z

Om madhubata ritayatey madhu kharanti sindhabah |

Madhwirnah santoshadhih ||

Om madhu naktamutashsa, madhumat parthibam rajah |

Madhu dourastu nah pitah ||

Om madhumanno banaspati madhumam astu Suryah |

Madhirgabo bhabantu nah |

Om madhu! Om madhu! Om madhu! Let the sweetness of honey shower on you. Let the rivers yield honey.

Let our medicines be wrapped with sweetness. Let the night and day

become sweet.

Let the earth and the humanity be sweet.

Let our ancestors, the heaven and earth be sweet.

Let the vegetation be covered with sweetness.

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Water Dipped in Gold üENÑAdEkr jl Swarnodaka jal

Put a gold ornament in the kushi and pour the water on the reflection:

o p<iFbYAQ üNÑr©Epn Edb itùiÁ¹ ¯b sdA| o p<iFbYAQ üNÑr©Epn Edb itùiÁ¹ ¯b sdA| o p<iFbYAQ üNÑr©Epn Edb itùiÁ¹ ¯b sdA| o p<iFbYAQ üNÑr©Epn Edb itùiÁ¹ ¯b sdA| sbÑ EdA> ibnASAFÑQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||sbÑ EdA> ibnASAFÑQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||sbÑ EdA> ibnASAFÑQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||sbÑ EdA> ibnASAFÑQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||

Om prithibyam swarnarupen deva tishthanti bai sada |

Sarba dosha binashartham snapayami Maheshwarim || Gods live on the earth like the gold. So to remove all evils,

I am bathing the Goddess with water dipped in gold. Water Dipped in Silver r©EpAr jl Rupar jal

Put silver jewelry or a silver ring into the kushi and then pour it on the

reflection:

o aiðEk tBQ mhAvAEg SArEd Sœ¦nAiSin| o aiðEk tBQ mhAvAEg SArEd Sœ¦nAiSin| o aiðEk tBQ mhAvAEg SArEd Sœ¦nAiSin| o aiðEk tBQ mhAvAEg SArEd Sœ¦nAiSin| ÄnnAEnn Edib tBQ brdA vb subREt|ÄnnAEnn Edib tBQ brdA vb subREt|ÄnnAEnn Edib tBQ brdA vb subREt|ÄnnAEnn Edib tBQ brdA vb subREt|

Om Ambikey twam mahabhagey sharadey shatrunashini |

Snanananena devi twam barada bhaba subratey || Oh Goddess Durga (Ambikey), you are the greatest, Oh the Goddess of

Autumn,

Oh the destroyer of the enemies, Oh the virtuous,

I am giving you bath to seek your blessing.

Ordinary Water sAmAnY jl Samanya jal

Pour the spring water on the mirror with the help of the kushi:


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Jy k¡ Bfx phÑia¡e¡w phÑc¡ ö¢ÜJy k¡ Bfx phÑia¡e¡w phÑc¡ ö¢ÜJy k¡ Bfx phÑia¡e¡w phÑc¡ ö¢ÜJy k¡ Bfx phÑia¡e¡w phÑc¡ ö¢Ü−qa−qa−qa−qa−h z−h z−h z−h z f¡heÉx fË¡Zc¡°ÕQh a¡¢iÙ¹Å¡w pÀ¡fu¡jÉqjÚ zzf¡heÉx fË¡Zc¡°ÕQh a¡¢iÙ¹Å¡w pÀ¡fu¡jÉqjÚ zzf¡heÉx fË¡Zc¡°ÕQh a¡¢iÙ¹Å¡w pÀ¡fu¡jÉqjÚ zzf¡heÉx fË¡Zc¡°ÕQh a¡¢iÙ¹Å¡w pÀ¡fu¡jÉqjÚ zz

Om ja apah sarbabhutanam sarbada shudhihetabey |

Pabanyah pranadaschaiba tabhistwam snapayamyaham || I am bathing you with the water

which is always purifying, holy and invigorating,

Water from fruit fElr jl Phaler jal

Use supari (betel nut) dipped in the kushi while pouring the water on

the mirror.

o aAyAih bItEy g<hAEno aAyAih bItEy g<hAEno aAyAih bItEy g<hAEno aAyAih bItEy g<hAEn¡¡¡¡ hbY dAtEy| hbY dAtEy| hbY dAtEy| hbY dAtEy| inEhAtA inEhAtA inEhAtA inEhAtA sqis bihÑi>||sqis bihÑi>||sqis bihÑi>||sqis bihÑi>||

Om ayahi bitaye grihano habya dataye |

Nihota satsi bahirshi || Oh Goddess Agni (fire, energy inherent in the fruit) you are admired by

us

As we pour ghee in oblation, come and settle here at the place of our

worship.

Water Pouring Through Thousand Streams shsR}ArAr jl Sahasradharar jal

Use tea strainer while pouring water through it. It gives the effect of

thousand streams.

o sAgrA: sirt: sbÑA:sREtA o sAgrA: sirt: sbÑA:sREtA o sAgrA: sirt: sbÑA:sREtA o sAgrA: sirt: sbÑA:sREtA ec¡Ù¹b¡ ec¡Ù¹b¡ ec¡Ù¹b¡ ec¡Ù¹b¡ | | | | ssss−−−−bÑbÑbÑbÑ±±±±>>>>¢¢¢¢}iv: pApGÃA: sh¯sR: ÄpyÁ¹u Et|}iv: pApGÃA: sh¯sR: ÄpyÁ¹u Et|}iv: pApGÃA: sh¯sR: ÄpyÁ¹u Et|}iv: pApGÃA: sh¯sR: ÄpyÁ¹u Et|zzzz o lbn Hxu surAsipÑ di}dug½ j¯lÙ¹FAo lbn Hxu surAsipÑ di}dug½ j¯lÙ¹FAo lbn Hxu surAsipÑ di}dug½ j¯lÙ¹FAo lbn Hxu surAsipÑ di}dug½ j¯lÙ¹FA| | | | shsR }ArshsR }ArshsR }ArshsR }Ar¡¡¡¡yA EdibQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||yA EdibQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||yA EdibQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||yA EdibQ ÄpyAim mEhÕbrImÚ||

Om sagarah saritah sarbahsrato nadastatha |

Sarbam oushadhibhih papaghnah sahasraih snapayantu tey ||


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Om labana ikshu surasurpi dadhidugdha jalaistatha |

Sahasra dharayan devim snapayami Maheshwarim || All the waters of the ocean, river and all moving streams are purifier of

sins,

This water, mixed with medication, coming in thousand streams

On you along with salt, sugarcane juice, pure wine, ghee,

yogurt and milk, in order to give a divine bath to the Goddess

as a thousand streams.

Water from eight pitchers aøklEsr jl Ashta kalaser jal

Eight small pitchers are arranged and each filled with a special things

used in bathing. Chant the corresponding manta as you pour the water

on the mirror:

1) Ganges water g‰¡jl Gangajal

o surAÙ¹Bo surAÙ¹Bo surAÙ¹Bo surAÙ¹B¡¡¡¡m aivi>®Á¹u bRþAib>·u mEhÕbrA:|m aivi>®Á¹u bRþAib>·u mEhÕbrA:|m aivi>®Á¹u bRþAib>·u mEhÕbrA:|m aivi>®Á¹u bRþAib>·u mEhÕbrA:| EbYAmg‰Aðu pUENÑn aAEdYn klEsn tu|EbYAmg‰Aðu pUENÑn aAEdYn klEsn tu|EbYAmg‰Aðu pUENÑn aAEdYn klEsn tu|EbYAmg‰Aðu pUENÑn aAEdYn klEsn tu|

Om surastwa abhishinchantu Brahma Vishnu Maheshwarah |

Byomgangambu purnena adyena kalasena tu | The first pitcher is filled with the divine water of Ganges

And you are being bathed by Brahman, Vishnu and Maheshwara.

2) Rainwater b<iør jl Bristir jal

o mr¦o mr¦o mr¦o mr¦aÕQ¡aÕQ¡aÕQ¡aÕQ¡ivi>®Á¹u vi™mÁ¹: suErÕbivi>®Á¹u vi™mÁ¹: suErÕbivi>®Á¹u vi™mÁ¹: suErÕbivi>®Á¹u vi™mÁ¹: suErÕb¢¢¢¢r r r r zzzz EmGAðu EmGAðu EmGAðu EmGAðu f¢lf§f¢lf§f¢lf§f¢lf§−ZÑe −ZÑe −ZÑe −ZÑe idBtIy klEsn tu|idBtIy klEsn tu|idBtIy klEsn tu|idBtIy klEsn tu|

Om marutascha-abhishinchantu bhakti-mantah sureshwari |

Meghambu paripurnena dwitiya kalashena tu ||


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Oh the Goddess of the Gods, this second pitcher is filled with rain

water and the

God of the wind (marud) is giving you bath

3) Saraswati water (use Ganges water) srütIr jl Saraswatir jal

o sArüEtn o sArüEtn o sArüEtn o sArüEtn −a¡−a¡−a¡−a¡ueueueue sÇpuEnÑn suErAšEm|sÇpuEnÑn suErAšEm|sÇpuEnÑn suErAšEm|sÇpuEnÑn suErAšEm| ibdYA}rA Ù¹BAivi>®Á¹u t<ibdYA}rA Ù¹BAivi>®Á¹u t<ibdYA}rA Ù¹BAivi>®Á¹u t<ibdYA}rA Ù¹BAivi>®Á¹u t<tIy klEsn tu|tIy klEsn tu|tIy klEsn tu|tIy klEsn tu|

Om Saraswatena toyena sampurnena surottamey |

Bidyadhara stabhishinchantu tritiya kalashena tu || Oh the best of the Goddesses, the third pitcher is filled with

The water from Saraswati River and the learned wise men are

giving you bath.

4) Ocean water sAgErr jl Sagarer jal

o So So So Sœ²¡œ²¡œ²¡œ²¡dYAÕc aivi>®Á¹u ElAkpAlA: smAgtA:| dYAÕc aivi>®Á¹u ElAkpAlA: smAgtA:| dYAÕc aivi>®Á¹u ElAkpAlA: smAgtA:| dYAÕc aivi>®Á¹u ElAkpAlA: smAgtA:| sAgsAgsAgsAgl l l l ErAdk pUENÑn ctuFÑ klEsn tu |ErAdk pUENÑn ctuFÑ klEsn tu |ErAdk pUENÑn ctuFÑ klEsn tu |ErAdk pUENÑn ctuFÑ klEsn tu |

Om sakradyascha abhishinchantu lokpalah samagatah |

Sagara rodaka purnena chaturtha kalashena tu || Indras and other Gods and the protector of people (lokpal) have

collected here

To fill the fourth pitcher with the ocean water to give you bath.

5) Water with lotus pollen (use rose water) pdÈrjimiSRt jl Padmarajamishrita jal

o bAirNA pirpUENÑn pdÈEr¦Nu sugiånA| o bAirNA pirpUENÑn pdÈEr¦Nu sugiånA| o bAirNA pirpUENÑn pdÈEr¦Nu sugiånA| o bAirNA pirpUENÑn pdÈEr¦Nu sugiånA| p®Emn aivi>®Á¹u nAgAÕc klEsp®Emn aivi>®Á¹u nAgAÕc klEsp®Emn aivi>®Á¹u nAgAÕc klEsp®Emn aivi>®Á¹u nAgAÕc klEsn tu|n tu|n tu|n tu|

Om barina paripurnena padmarenu sugandhina |

Panchmena abhishinchantu nagascha kalashena tu ||


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Filled with water and lotus pollens, with this fifth pitcher,

The eternal female elephants (naga) are bathing you.

6) Spring water inzÑErr jl Nirjharer jal

o ihmbEÜ mukUTAdYAÕcA o ihmbEÜ mukUTAdYAÕcA o ihmbEÜ mukUTAdYAÕcA o ihmbEÜ mukUTAdYAÕcA AAAAivi>®Á¹u pbÑtA:| ivi>®Á¹u pbÑtA:| ivi>®Á¹u pbÑtA:| ivi>®Á¹u pbÑtA:| inzÑinzÑinzÑinzÑllll ErAdk pUENÑn >Eùn klEsn tu||ErAdk pUENÑn >Eùn klEsn tu||ErAdk pUENÑn >Eùn klEsn tu||ErAdk pUENÑn >Eùn klEsn tu||

Om Himabandhey mukutadyascha abhishinchantu parbatah |

Nirjhara rodaka purnena shashthena kalasena tu || Filled with the spring water coming from the Himalaya and its

snowy peaks,

With this sixth pitcher, the mountains are bathing you.

7) Water from all pilgrim centers (use Ganges water) sbÑtIEFÑr jl Sarbatirther jal

o sbÑtIFÑo sbÑtIFÑo sbÑtIFÑo sbÑtIFÑ¡¡¡¡ðu pUENÑn klEsn suErÕbir|ðu pUENÑn klEsn suErÕbir|ðu pUENÑn klEsn suErÕbir|ðu pUENÑn klEsn suErÕbir| sçEmn sçEmn sçEmn sçEmn AAAAivi>®Á¹u V>y: sç EKcrA:|ivi>®Á¹u V>y: sç EKcrA:|ivi>®Á¹u V>y: sç EKcrA:|ivi>®Á¹u V>y: sç EKcrA:|

Om sarbatirthambu purnena kalashena sureswari |

Saptamena abhishinchantu rishayah sapta khecharah || Oh the Goddess of the Gods, filling water taken from different

pilgrimage centers,

With this seventh pitcher, the seven sages and

all the flying animals are joining to give you bath.

8) Pure water (use spring water) öÜ jl Shudha jal

o o o o hphÕQ A¢i¢o’¿¹¤ LmhphÕQ A¢i¢o’¿¹¤ LmhphÕQ A¢i¢o’¿¹¤ LmhphÕQ A¢i¢o’¿¹¤ Lm−pe Aø−pe Aø−pe Aø−pe Aø−je a¤−je a¤−je a¤−je a¤| | | | aøm‰l sQJuE™ duEgÑ Edaøm‰l sQJuE™ duEgÑ Edaøm‰l sQJuE™ duEgÑ Edaøm‰l sQJuE™ duEgÑ Ed¢¢¢¢b nmÙ¹uEt||b nmÙ¹uEt||b nmÙ¹uEt||b nmÙ¹uEt||

Om basabshcha abhishinchantu kalashena ashtamena tu |

Ashtamangala samjuktey Durgey devi namastutey ||


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Oh Goddess, with this eighth pitcher with pure water and eight

auspicious goods you are bathed by the eight directional Gods

(Ashtadikpala or Astabasu).

My earnest reverence to you.

Now wipe the mirror, write the mulmantra Hring ( qÊ£w ) on it with the

help of vermilion oil paint. Cover with a cloth and place at the feet of

the deity.

Establishing the Goddess ¢Ùql£LlZ (pRitmA pRitùA) Sthirikaran (Pratima pratishtha)

Touch the base of the image and chant:

Jy Q¢äJy Q¢äJy Q¢äJy Q¢ä−L! Qm Qm Q¡mu Q¡mu c−¥−L! Qm Qm Q¡mu Q¡mu c−¥−L! Qm Qm Q¡mu Q¡mu c−¥−L! Qm Qm Q¡mu Q¡mu c−¥NÑ! NÑ! NÑ! NÑ!

fS¡ Bmuw fÊ¢hn zfS¡ Bmuw fÊ¢hn zfS¡ Bmuw fÊ¢hn zfS¡ Bmuw fÊ¢hn z Jy NjÉa¡w jcÚN«Jy NjÉa¡w jcÚN«Jy NjÉa¡w jcÚN«Jy NjÉa¡w jcÚN«−q −q −q −q −c¢h ! Aø¡−c¢h ! Aø¡−c¢h ! Aø¡−c¢h ! Aø¡¢ix n¢š¦¢ix pqz¢ix n¢š¦¢ix pqz¢ix n¢š¦¢ix pqz¢ix n¢š¦¢ix pqz

fS¡w N«q¡Z p¤j¤¢M pîÑ LmÉ¡Z fS¡w N«q¡Z p¤j¤¢M pîÑ LmÉ¡Z fS¡w N«q¡Z p¤j¤¢M pîÑ LmÉ¡Z fS¡w N«q¡Z p¤j¤¢M pîÑ LmÉ¡Z −qa−qa−qa−qa−h z−h z−h z−h zzzzz Jy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f QJy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f QJy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f QJy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f Q zzzz

¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih zzzz Jy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ihJy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ihJy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ihJy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ih zz zz zz zz Om Chandikey!

Chala chala chalya chalaya Durgey |

Puja alayam prabisha ||

Om gamyatam matgrihey devi Asthabhi shaktibhi saha |

Pujam grihan sumukhi sarba kalyana hetabey ||

Om aropi tasi Durgey twam mrinmaye shriphalehapi cha |

Sthiratyantam, hi no bhutwa grihey kama prada bhaba |

Om stham shthim sthira bhaba || Come, come, Oh Goddess to the place of your worship

Come to our house with your eight powers and receive my worship

Oh the beautiful one,

So that we are all blessed.


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Jy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f QJy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f QJy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f QJy B−l¡¢f a¡¢p c¤−NÑ aÆw jªeÈ−u nË£g−mq¢f Q zzzz ¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih¢ÙÛl¡aÉ¿¹w ¢q −e¡ iaÆ¡ Nª−q L¡jfËc¡ ih zzzz

Jy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ihJy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ihJy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ihJy ÙÛ¡w ÙÛ£w ¢ÙÛl¡ ih zzzzzzzz Oh my rescuer Goddess Durga presnt in clay and bel tree

Settle her firmly and fulfill our desires

Gently settle and firmly stay here.

The eight shaktis (Ashthashakthi) are the various forms of the Goddess

Durga – Brahmani (calm like Brahma), Maheshwari (powerful like

Mahesh or Shiva), Koumari (passionate like virgin), Vaishnabi

(protective like Vishnu), Oindri (master of all senses or indriya),

Joggobarahi (perceptible or Jog with the female power of Baraha, wild

boar), Naroshinghi (adapted to changes like Narsingha Avatar), and

Chandrika (fighter like Chandi who killed the demon Chamunda). As

she was blessed by the various Gods and they gave their weapons to

fight with the demon Mahishashur. Thus she became Mahishamardini

and was blessed with all the aforesaid qualities. All these qualities are

said to be inherent in a woman and expressed in times of need. Reception c§NÑ¡l Bh¡qe Durgar abahan

Touch the base of the idol (you may have to use a kush to reach):

o aAgµC mdg<Eh EdbI aøAiv o aAgµC mdg<Eh EdbI aøAiv o aAgµC mdg<Eh EdbI aøAiv o aAgµC mdg<Eh EdbI aøAiv nnnni™iv sh| i™iv sh| i™iv sh| i™iv sh| pUjApUjApUjApUjAQ g<hAN ibi}bq sbÑklYAn kAirin| Q g<hAN ibi}bq sbÑklYAn kAirin| Q g<hAN ibi}bq sbÑklYAn kAirin| Q g<hAN ibi}bq sbÑklYAn kAirin| vi™t: pUjyAim tBAQ nbdUEgÑ s¤rAicÑEt| vi™t: pUjyAim tBAQ nbdUEgÑ s¤rAicÑEt| vi™t: pUjyAim tBAQ nbdUEgÑ s¤rAicÑEt| vi™t: pUjyAim tBAQ nbdUEgÑ s¤rAicÑEt| o Edib duEgÑ smAgµC so Edib duEgÑ smAgµC so Edib duEgÑ smAgµC so Edib duEgÑ smAgµC s¡¡¡¡iæ}Yimh kÒy|| iæ}Yimh kÒy|| iæ}Yimh kÒy|| iæ}Yimh kÒy||

Om agachha madgrihey devi astabhi saktibhi saha |

Pujam grihana bidhibat sarbakalyana karini |

Bhaktitah pujayami twam Nabadurgey surarchitey |

Om devi Durgey samagachha sannidhya miha kalpaya || Oh Goddess, come to my house with all your eight energies

(described before)

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I am offering my prayers with my utmost sincerity

To Thou, the new Durga, that was created by all Gods.

Oh Goddess Durga come, come close to me and fulfill my dreams

o aAbAhyAim tAnÚ so aAbAhyAim tAnÚ so aAbAhyAim tAnÚ so aAbAhyAim tAnÚ sîîîî ÑAn ci&Ek prEmÕbir| ÑAn ci&Ek prEmÕbir| ÑAn ci&Ek prEmÕbir| ÑAn ci&Ek prEmÕbir| o pRAo pRAo pRAo pRAZZZZAn rx JESA rx puœdArAn rx JESA rx puœdArAn rx JESA rx puœdArAn rx JESA rx puœdAr¡¡¡¡ }nQ sdA|| }nQ sdA|| }nQ sdA|| }nQ sdA|| o ÙÛApyis myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsIdEm| o ÙÛApyis myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsIdEm| o ÙÛApyis myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsIdEm| o ÙÛApyis myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsIdEm| aAyuaAyuaAyuaAyul¡−l¡−l¡−l¡−rAgYQ ibjyQ Edih Edib nEmAÙ¹uEt|| rAgYQ ibjyQ Edih Edib nEmAÙ¹uEt|| rAgYQ ibjyQ Edih Edib nEmAÙ¹uEt|| rAgYQ ibjyQ Edih Edib nEmAÙ¹uEt||

Om abahayami tan sarban Chandikey parameshwari |

Om pranan raksha jasho raksha putra dara dhanam sada ||

Om sthapayasi maya devi pujayey twam prasidamey |

Aurarogyam bijayam dehi devi namastutey || I am calling all divinity along with you,

Oh Chandikey the great Goddess,

You always save our lives, our fame, children, wives, and our wealth.

Get established as I worship with all my heart.

Give us healthy life free from diseases and bring victory,

Oh Goddess I bow to you .

o aAgtY iblBSAKAyAQ ci&Ek kur¦ siæi}mÚ| o aAgtY iblBSAKAyAQ ci&Ek kur¦ siæi}mÚ| o aAgtY iblBSAKAyAQ ci&Ek kur¦ siæi}mÚ| o aAgtY iblBSAKAyAQ ci&Ek kur¦ siæi}mÚ| o^oo^o^ ÙÛAÙÛAÙÛAÙÛA¢¢¢¢ppppa¡a¡a¡a¡is myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsId Em|| is myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsId Em|| is myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsId Em|| is myA Edib pUjEy tBAQ pRsId Em||

o Edib c&AiÁ¹Ek ci& c&ibgRh kAiriN| o Edib c&AiÁ¹Ek ci& c&ibgRh kAiriN| o Edib c&AiÁ¹Ek ci& c&ibgRh kAiriN| o Edib c&AiÁ¹Ek ci& c&ibgRh kAiriN| iblBSAKAQ smAiSRtY itù Edib g¯n sh:|| iblBSAKAQ smAiSRtY itù Edib g¯n sh:|| iblBSAKAQ smAiSRtY itù Edib g¯n sh:|| iblBSAKAQ smAiSRtY itù Edib g¯n sh:||

Om agatya bilwashakhayam Chandikey kuru sannidhim |

Om sthapitashi maya devi pujayey twam praseeda mey ||

Om devi Chandantikey Chandi chandabigraha karini |

Bilwashakham samashritya tishtha devi ganai sahah || Oh the Goddess, appearing as the applewood tree (nature,) come close

to me

I am establishing you Oh Goddess to worship you, please oblige me

Oh Goddess Chandikey you are the greatest woman in war,

You stay on the applewood tree along with your attendants.

o plÔ bÕc fElAEp¯t: SAKAiv: surnAiyEk| o plÔ bÕc fElAEp¯t: SAKAiv: surnAiyEk| o plÔ bÕc fElAEp¯t: SAKAiv: surnAiyEk| o plÔ bÕc fElAEp¯t: SAKAiv: surnAiyEk| plÔEb sQiÙÛEt Edib pUjAQ g<hplÔEb sQiÙÛEt Edib pUjAQ g<hplÔEb sQiÙÛEt Edib pUjAQ g<hplÔEb sQiÙÛEt Edib pUjAQ g<h ÁÁ ÁÁ pRsId Em|| pRsId Em|| pRsId Em|| pRsId Em||


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o ci&Ek o ci&Ek o ci&Ek o ci&Ek aÆwaÆwaÆwaÆw c&r©pAis surEtEjA mhAbEl| c&r©pAis surEtEjA mhAbEl| c&r©pAis surEtEjA mhAbEl| c&r©pAis surEtEjA mhAbEl| pRibSY itù JEpRibSY itù JEpRibSY itù JEpRibSY itù JE‘‘‘‘isÈnisÈnisÈnisÈn ÚÚ ÚÚ JAbq pUjAQ kErAJAbq pUjAQ kErAJAbq pUjAQ kErAJAbq pUjAQ kErAjÉjÉjÉjÉhhhhjÚjÚjÚjÚ||||||||

Om pallabaischa phalopetai shakhabhi suranayikey |

Pallabey samsthitey devi pujam grinha praseeda me ||

Om Chandikey twam Chandarupasi suratejo mahabaley |

Prabishya tistha yagyeashmin jabat pujam karomyaham || Oh the Goddess, you are in the trees and branches (nature)

In that form of yours, accept my prayers and oblige me.

Oh Chandi (Durga), you in the form of the warrior

with the divine strength

Emitting divine powers all around,

Enter the place of worship and

stay with us as long as I offer my worship.

Activating the Eyes of the Idol cxudÑAn Chakshurdan

Take a kush (dry grass) and put the oily lamp soot (kajal) on its tip.

(The soot is made by holding the kajallata (container of the soot)

smeared with little oil and held over the flame of an oil lamp). Note:

For Goddesses first activate the left eye and then the right eye. For

Gods, first right eye and then the left eye. The Upper eye is done at the

end.

As you brush over the left eye, chant:

o aApAysÅ smtuEt, ibÕbt: EsAm b<>·YmÚ| o aApAysÅ smtuEt, ibÕbt: EsAm b<>·YmÚ| o aApAysÅ smtuEt, ibÕbt: EsAm b<>·YmÚ| o aApAysÅ smtuEt, ibÕbt: EsAm b<>·YmÚ|

vbA bAjsY s‰EF||vbA bAjsY s‰EF||vbA bAjsY s‰EF||vbA bAjsY s‰EF|| Om apayaswa samatutey, biswatah soma brishyam |

Bhaba bajashya sangathey || Oh Lord Soma, let all energies merge in you.

With this energy you grow and give us food for sustenance.

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o icœQ EdbAnA m¤dgAdnIkQ cxuimÑœsY br¦n asYAEgÂ:| o icœQ EdbAnA m¤dgAdnIkQ cxuimÑœsY br¦n asYAEgÂ:| o icœQ EdbAnA m¤dgAdnIkQ cxuimÑœsY br¦n asYAEgÂ:| o icœQ EdbAnA m¤dgAdnIkQ cxuimÑœsY br¦n asYAEgÂ:|

aApRA daApRA daApRA daApRA dYAbA p<iFbI aÁ¹irxQ sUJÑY aAtÈA jgt aÙ¹u Ù¹uyÕc||YAbA p<iFbI aÁ¹irxQ sUJÑY aAtÈA jgt aÙ¹u Ù¹uyÕc||YAbA p<iFbI aÁ¹irxQ sUJÑY aAtÈA jgt aÙ¹u Ù¹uyÕc||YAbA p<iFbI aÁ¹irxQ sUJÑY aAtÈA jgt aÙ¹u Ù¹uyÕc|| Om chitram devana mudgadnikam chakshurmitrasya

Varuna asyagneyh |

Apra dyava prithibi antariksham Surya atma

jagata astu stushashcha || The magnificent rays of the setting sun joins

Mitra, Varuna and Agni like the energized eyes

They penetrate deep into the three worlds –

the heaven, earth and the innerworld;

He is the soul of all the living and the nonliving.

Upper eye (third eye)

o kyA niÕcœ aA vUbdUtI sdA b<}: sKA| o kyA niÕcœ aA vUbdUtI sdA b<}: sKA| o kyA niÕcœ aA vUbdUtI sdA b<}: sKA| o kyA niÕcœ aA vUbdUtI sdA b<}: sKA| kyA SicùyA b<tA|kyA SicùyA b<tA|kyA SicùyA b<tA|kyA SicùyA b<tA|

Om kaya nashchitra a bhubadutee sada bridhah sakha ||

Kaya shachishthaya brita || Ever expanding, with infinite variations, and friendly Indra

Come to us for our good deeds and devotional acts.

Infusion Of Life pRAN pRitùA Pranpratishtha

Before initiating the ritual of Pranpratishtha count the mulamantra of

Durga – “qÊ£w” – ten times.

Then take a flower in between your right ring finger and thumb. Then

hold the flower at the position of the heart of the Devi and chant.

Following the mantra, leave the flower at the feet of the deity.

o o o o BwBwBwBw hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA pRANA Hh pRAN:| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA pRANA Hh pRAN:| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA pRANA Hh pRAN:| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA pRANA Hh pRAN:| o o o o BwBwBwBw hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA jIb Hh iÙÛt:| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA jIb Hh iÙÛt:| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA jIb Hh iÙÛt:| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA jIb Hh iÙÛt:| o o o o BwBwBwBw hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA sEbÑ Hi¾dRyAin| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA sEbÑ Hi¾dRyAin| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA sEbÑ Hi¾dRyAin| hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA sEbÑ Hi¾dRyAin| o o o o BwBwBwBw hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA hRIQ SRISRIdugÑA EdbYA h¡PÈeÕQr¤h¡PÈeÕQr¤h¡PÈeÕQr¤h¡PÈeÕQr¤:::: ||||


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−nÊ¡œ OÊ¡Z fÊ¡Z¡ Cq¡ NaÉ p¤Mw ¢Qlw ¢aù¿¹¤ pÅ¡q¡−nÊ¡œ OÊ¡Z fÊ¡Z¡ Cq¡ NaÉ p¤Mw ¢Qlw ¢aù¿¹¤ pÅ¡q¡−nÊ¡œ OÊ¡Z fÊ¡Z¡ Cq¡ NaÉ p¤Mw ¢Qlw ¢aù¿¹¤ pÅ¡q¡−nÊ¡œ OÊ¡Z fÊ¡Z¡ Cq¡ NaÉ p¤Mw ¢Qlw ¢aù¿¹¤ pÅ¡q¡ |||||||| Om am hrim Shri Shri Durga devya prana iha pranah |

Om am hrim Shri Shri Durga devya jeeba iha sthitah |

Om am hrim Shri Shri Durga devya sarbey indriyani |

Om am hrim Shri Shri Durga devya bangmanaschakshuh |

Shrotra ghrana prana iha gatya sukham chiram tisthantu swaha || In the name of Lord Almighty let life come into this idol stay

May Her spirit stay with us

Let Her senses be aroused

With her divine words, vision, hearing and smelling

May it all come into life

And shower happiness and blessing on us for ever.

Now jap ten times with the mulmantra of Goddess Durga on her heart

(same way as Gayatri is done) by the mantra “\Q”.Then do the Gayatri

ten times.

Following Goddess Durga’s pranpratishtha, move to each deity,

including Mahishashur, Shiva and all the kids and pets. In each case

hold the flower on to the heart and chant:

Jy Bw qÊ£w Jy Bw qÊ£w Jy Bw qÊ£w Jy Bw qÊ£w œ²¡w A¯pÉ œ²¡w A¯pÉ œ²¡w A¯pÉ œ²¡w A¯pÉ −chaÅ pwMÉ¡¯u pÅ¡q¡ −chaÅ pwMÉ¡¯u pÅ¡q¡ −chaÅ pwMÉ¡¯u pÅ¡q¡ −chaÅ pwMÉ¡¯u pÅ¡q¡ ||||||||

Om am hrim kram asyai devatwa sankhawai swaha || In the name of the divinity,

Let life come in the associates of Goddess Durga.

Concluding Prayer jq¡ jªa¤É¡”u j¿» Maha Mritunjaya Mantra

Fold your hands and pray to Shiva:

Jy œÉÇhLjÚ kS¡j®q p¤N¢Üw f¤¢øhdÑejÚ zJy œÉÇhLjÚ kS¡j®q p¤N¢Üw f¤¢øhdÑejÚ zJy œÉÇhLjÚ kS¡j®q p¤N¢Üw f¤¢øhdÑejÚ zJy œÉÇhLjÚ kS¡j®q p¤N¢Üw f¤¢øhdÑejÚ z

EhÑ¡l¦L¢jh håe¡v jªEhÑ¡l¦L¢jh håe¡v jªEhÑ¡l¦L¢jh håe¡v jªEhÑ¡l¦L¢jh håe¡v jªaÉ¡jÑ¤r£u j¡jªa¡v zzaÉ¡jÑ¤r£u j¡jªa¡v zzaÉ¡jÑ¤r£u j¡jªa¡v zzaÉ¡jÑ¤r£u j¡jªa¡v zz Om Trayambakam jajamaha sugandhim pushtibardhanam


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Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath mrityur mukshiya maamritat I am worshipping the three-eyed Lord Shiva (Tryambakam)

By whose grace I gained knowledge and my sustenance

Relieve me from my mortal attachment

Like the cucumber that severes out from its live branch

Offerings to Goddess Durga E>A#−>¡pcAEr pUjA Shorhashopacharey puja

Offer any sixteen things listed below: 1. Seat

aAsn Asana

Offer the silver seat made for this occasion or a metal silver coin:

o aAsnQ g<ho aAsnQ g<ho aAsnQ g<ho aAsnQ g<h ÁÁ ÁÁ cAbÑi‰ ci&Ek prEmÕbir| cAbÑi‰ ci&Ek prEmÕbir| cAbÑi‰ ci&Ek prEmÕbir| cAbÑi‰ ci&Ek prEmÕbir| vjsB jgtAQ mAt: ÙÛAnQ Em Edih ci&Ek|vjsB jgtAQ mAt: ÙÛAnQ Em Edih ci&Ek|vjsB jgtAQ mAt: ÙÛAnQ Em Edih ci&Ek|vjsB jgtAQ mAt: ÙÛAnQ Em Edih ci&Ek|

Om asanam grihna charbangi Chandikey parameshwari |

Bhajaswa jagatam matah sthanam me dehi Chandikey || Oh the beautiful Goddess Chandikey! Please take my offering of this

asan (seat)

Oh Goddess of the Universe! Use it and allow me to sit near your feet 2. Welcome

Ùh¡Na Swagata

Show the welcome mudras to the Goddess and chant (referred before):

o kªtAo kªtAo kªtAo kªtAFFFF Ñ Ae¤Nªq£−Ñ Ae¤Nªq£−Ñ Ae¤Nªq£−Ñ Ae¤Nªq£−a¡¢Ùj pgmw S£¢haw jj za¡¢Ùj pgmw S£¢haw jj za¡¢Ùj pgmw S£¢haw jj za¡¢Ùj pgmw S£¢haw jj z

BNa¡¢p kBNa¡¢p kBNa¡¢p kBNa¡¢p k−a¡ c¤−a¡ c¤−a¡ c¤−a¡ c¤−NÑ j¡−NÑ j¡−NÑ j¡−NÑ j¡−qnÅ¢l jc¡nÊjjÚ−qnÅ¢l jc¡nÊjjÚ−qnÅ¢l jc¡nÊjjÚ−qnÅ¢l jc¡nÊjjÚ Om kritatha anugrihitosmi saphalam jeebitam mama \

Agatasi jato Durgey Maheshwari madashramam ||


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Oh Goddess Durgey! The killer of Mahishasur, I am so very grateful for your

coming to my house. I am so very obliged and grateful. My life is blessed. 3. Water to wash feet

pAdY Padya

Pour a little water from the kamandalu into the offering plate and chant:

o pAdYQ g<« mhAEdib sbÑdu:KAphAo pAdYQ g<« mhAEdib sbÑdu:KAphAo pAdYQ g<« mhAEdib sbÑdu:KAphAo pAdYQ g<« mhAEdib sbÑdu:KAphAllllkmÚ| kmÚ| kmÚ| kmÚ| œAyü brEd Edib nmEÙ¹ SQœAyü brEd Edib nmEÙ¹ SQœAyü brEd Edib nmEÙ¹ SQœAyü brEd Edib nmEÙ¹ SQLLLLripREy|ripREy|ripREy|ripREy| etdÚ pAdYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||etdÚ pAdYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||etdÚ pAdYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||etdÚ pAdYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||

Om padyam grihna mahadevi sarbadukhapharakam |

Trayaswa baradey devi namastey Shankarapriye ||

Etat padyam namo Durgawai namah || Oh great Goddes, wife of Mahadeva, the remover of all miseries

Welcome Oh my protector, Oh the favorite of Shankara (Shiva)

Allow me to wash Thy feet, Oh Durgey! 4. The special offer

¢h−no¡OÑÉ c¡e Beshesharghya dan

o dubÑAxt smAJu™Q iblÅpœQ tFAprmÚ|o dubÑAxt smAJu™Q iblÅpœQ tFAprmÚ|o dubÑAxt smAJu™Q iblÅpœQ tFAprmÚ|o dubÑAxt smAJu™Q iblÅpœQ tFAprmÚ| ESAvnQ SQÐpAœÙESAvnQ SQÐpAœÙESAvnQ SQÐpAœÙESAvnQ SQÐpAœÙÛQ g<hNÑAGYQ hripREy| ÛQ g<hNÑAGYQ hripREy| ÛQ g<hNÑAGYQ hripREy| ÛQ g<hNÑAGYQ hripREy|

e> aGÑYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> aGÑYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> aGÑYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> aGÑYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om durbakshata samajuktam bilwapatram tathaparam |

Shobhanam shankhapatrastham grihanarghyam Harapriye |

Esha arghyam namo Durgawai namah || Oh the favorite of Shiva, I am offering the Durba grass along with the

leaves of apple wood tree and the durba grass (symbolic of mother nature)

held in the water-conch as the special offering to Thy feet, Oh Goddess

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5. Offering drinking water aAcmnIy Achmania

Offer the glass of water kept for drinking.

oooo m¾dAiknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| m¾dAiknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| m¾dAiknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ| m¾dAiknYAÙ¹u JÞAir sbÑpAphrQ övmÚ|

g<hAn aAcmnIyQ tÅQ myA v™YA inEbidtmÚ|g<hAn aAcmnIyQ tÅQ myA v™YA inEbidtmÚ|g<hAn aAcmnIyQ tÅQ myA v™YA inEbidtmÚ|g<hAn aAcmnIyQ tÅQ myA v™YA inEbidtmÚ| etdÚ aAcmnIy jlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ aAcmnIy jlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ aAcmnIy jlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ aAcmnIy jlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om mandakinyastu jadbari sarbapapaharam shubham |

Grihana achmaniyam twam maya bhaktya nibeditam |

Etad achmania jalam namo Durgawai namah || I am offering that water from Mandakini (Ganges of the heaven)

that removes all the sins and brings eternal happiness

Please accept from me, your devotee.

Here is the drinking water for you Oh Goddess Durga.

6. Cold water for bath ÄnIyjl

Snaniyajal

Pour a little water on the offering plate:

o jl• SItlQ üµCQ intYQ öÜQ mEnAhrmÚ|o jl• SItlQ üµCQ intYQ öÜQ mEnAhrmÚ|o jl• SItlQ üµCQ intYQ öÜQ mEnAhrmÚ|o jl• SItlQ üµCQ intYQ öÜQ mEnAhrmÚ| ÄnAFÑQ Et myA v™YA kiÒtQ EdÄnAFÑQ Et myA v™YA kiÒtQ EdÄnAFÑQ Et myA v™YA kiÒtQ EdÄnAFÑQ Et myA v™YA kiÒtQ Ed¢¢¢¢b g<hYtAmÚ|b g<hYtAmÚ|b g<hYtAmÚ|b g<hYtAmÚ|||||

etdÚ ÄnIyjlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ ÄnIyjlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ ÄnIyjlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ ÄnIyjlQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Ok jalancha sheetalam swachham nityam shuddham manoharam |

Snanartham tey maya bhakta kalpitam devi grihyatam ||

Etad snaniajalam nomo Durgai namah || I am offering this cold, clean, refreshing water

for your daily bath. Please accept this bathing water, Oh Durga.


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7. Cloth bÙ» Bastra

Hold the new sari in your left hand and put a flower on top of it and

chant the mantra. At the end, place the sari on the dias near the feet

of the idol.

o býtÁ¹u smAJu™Q po býtÁ¹u smAJu™Q po býtÁ¹u smAJu™Q po býtÁ¹u smAJu™Q p–––– suœAid iniÇmÑtmÚ| suœAid iniÇmÑtmÚ| suœAid iniÇmÑtmÚ| suœAid iniÇmÑtmÚ| bAEsA Edib suökÔ® g<hAN bAEsA Edib suökÔ® g<hAN bAEsA Edib suökÔ® g<hAN bAEsA Edib suökÔ® g<hAN flflflfljÕh¢ljÕh¢ljÕh¢ljÕh¢l| | | | o o o o hýp¿¹¡e hýp¿¹¡e hýp¿¹¡e hýp¿¹¡e ssssjªªªjªªªjªªªjªªªÜQ riÎtQ rAgbÙ¹unA| ÜQ riÎtQ rAgbÙ¹unA| ÜQ riÎtQ rAgbÙ¹unA| ÜQ riÎtQ rAgbÙ¹unA|

EdbI EdbI EdbI EdbI c§−NÑ i¾Sc§−NÑ i¾Sc§−NÑ i¾Sc§−NÑ i¾S fË£¢awfË£¢awfË£¢awfË£¢awbAsEÁ¹ pir}IytAmÚ| bAsEÁ¹ pir}IytAmÚ| bAsEÁ¹ pir}IytAmÚ| bAsEÁ¹ pir}IytAmÚ| etdÚ bÙ»Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y etdÚ bÙ»Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y etdÚ bÙ»Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y etdÚ bÙ»Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nm:|nm:|nm:|

Om bahutantu samayuktam patta sutradi nirmitam |

Baso devi sushuklancha grihana parameshwari |

Om bahusantan samriddhyam ranjitam ragbastuna |

Devi Durgey bhanja preetimbasantey paridhiyatam |

Etad bastram namo Durgai namah || Oh Great Goddess, this beautiful sari, made of many interwoven

threads

and other things for you to wear. It is long, rich, decorated with many

colors,

and may you be pleased in wearing it.

I am offering this dress to you Oh Goddess Durga.

8. Scent Nå (Q¾ce) Gandha (sandalwood paste)

Offer sandalwood paste on the holy pitcher:

o SrIrQ Et o SrIrQ Et o SrIrQ Et o SrIrQ Et eeee jAnAim EcøAQ ¯nb ¯nb c|jAnAim EcøAQ ¯nb ¯nb c|jAnAim EcøAQ ¯nb ¯nb c|jAnAim EcøAQ ¯nb ¯nb c| myA inEbidtAnÚ gåAnÚ pRitg<hY ibilpYtAmÚ|myA inEbidtAnÚ gåAnÚ pRitg<hY ibilpYtAmÚ|myA inEbidtAnÚ gåAnÚ pRitg<hY ibilpYtAmÚ|myA inEbidtAnÚ gåAnÚ pRitg<hY ibilpYtAmÚ|

e> gåQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> gåQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> gåQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> gåQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om shariram tey na janami chestam naiba naiba cha |

Maya nibeditan gandhan pratigrihya bilipyatam |


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Esha gandham namo Durgawai namah || Oh Goddess I do not know your body in any way

I am offering this scented paste; put it on your body.

Here I offer the scent to Goddess Durga.

9. Conch-shell jewelry n´M¡ilZ

Shankhabharan

Jy n´MÕQ p¡NJy n´MÕQ p¡NJy n´MÕQ p¡NJy n´MÕQ p¡N−l¡vf−l¡vf−l¡vf−l¡vf−æ¡ e¡e¡h−æ¡ e¡e¡h−æ¡ e¡e¡h−æ¡ e¡e¡hZÑ ¢hi¥¢oax zZÑ ¢hi¥¢oax zZÑ ¢hi¥¢oax zZÑ ¢hi¥¢oax z

ju¡ ¢eju¡ ¢eju¡ ¢eju¡ ¢eh¢ch¢ch¢ch¢c−a¡ iš²É¡ n−a¡ iš²É¡ n−a¡ iš²É¡ n−a¡ iš²É¡ n−´M¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡j zz−´M¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡j zz−´M¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡j zz−´M¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡j zz Om shankhascha sagarotpanna nanabarna bibhushitah |

Maya nibedito bhaktya shankhohyam pratigrijyatam || Originated from the sea this conch shell jewelry, with different colors,

I, your devotee, am offering to you with great reverence,

please accept my offering.

10. Ornaments AmwL¡l Alankar

¢chÉlaÁ pj¡k¤š²¡ h¢q²i¡e¤ pjfËi¡x z¢chÉlaÁ pj¡k¤š²¡ h¢q²i¡e¤ pjfËi¡x z¢chÉlaÁ pj¡k¤š²¡ h¢q²i¡e¤ pjfËi¡x z¢chÉlaÁ pj¡k¤š²¡ h¢q²i¡e¤ pjfËi¡x z N¡œ¡¢Z N¡œ¡¢Z N¡œ¡¢Z N¡œ¡¢Z −n¡i¢uoÉ¢¿¹ Am−n¡i¢uoÉ¢¿¹ Am−n¡i¢uoÉ¢¿¹ Am−n¡i¢uoÉ¢¿¹ Amˆ¡l¡x p¤¤¡l¡x p¤¤¡l¡x p¤¤¡l¡x p¤¤−lnÄ¢l zz−lnÄ¢l zz−lnÄ¢l zz−lnÄ¢l zz

Divyaratna samayukta bahnibhanu samaprabhah |

Gatrani shobhyishyanti alankarah sureshwari || Oh the Goddess of divinity, these jewelry glowing as Agni and Sun,

will beautify your body as you wear them. 11. Vermilion

¢p¾c¥l

Sindur

Take a new package of vermilion (sindur) and offer the powder to the

Gopddess by putting on the holy pitcher. Chant the following while

applying the powder on the Holy pitcher:


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Jy Q¾c−ee pj¡k¤š²w ¢p¾c¥lw i¡mioZjÚ zJy Q¾c−ee pj¡k¤š²w ¢p¾c¥lw i¡mioZjÚ zJy Q¾c−ee pj¡k¤š²w ¢p¾c¥lw i¡mioZjÚ zJy Q¾c−ee pj¡k¤š²w ¢p¾c¥lw i¡mioZjÚ z l©f−SÉ¡¢a×Llw −c¢h Q¢ä−L Nªq² jÙ¹−L zl©f−SÉ¡¢a×Llw −c¢h Q¢ä−L Nªq² jÙ¹−L zl©f−SÉ¡¢a×Llw −c¢h Q¢ä−L Nªq² jÙ¹−L zl©f−SÉ¡¢a×Llw −c¢h Q¢ä−L Nªq² jÙ¹−L z

Jy Q¢äL¡°u ¢hcÈ−q iNh°a d£j¢q a−æ¡ −N±l£ fË−Q¡cu¡v zzJy Q¢äL¡°u ¢hcÈ−q iNh°a d£j¢q a−æ¡ −N±l£ fË−Q¡cu¡v zzJy Q¢äL¡°u ¢hcÈ−q iNh°a d£j¢q a−æ¡ −N±l£ fË−Q¡cu¡v zzJy Q¢äL¡°u ¢hcÈ−q iNh°a d£j¢q a−æ¡ −N±l£ fË−Q¡cu¡v zz Om chandanena samayuktam sinduram bhalabhusitam |

Rupajyotiskaram devi chandikey grihna mastakey |

Om Chandikawai bidmahey bhagabatai dhimahi tanno Gouri prachodayat

|| Along with the sandalwood paste the vermilion decorates your forehead

Oh Goddess Chandi, your forehead illuminates with beautiful rays of light

Allow me to meditate on you the Goddess of wisdom as you illuminate my

intellect.

12. Flower puÖp

Pushpa

Put a flower on the holy pitcher or on the feet of Goddess Durga

o puÖpQ mEnAhrQ idbYQ sugiå Edib ino puÖpQ mEnAhrQ idbYQ sugiå Edib ino puÖpQ mEnAhrQ idbYQ sugiå Edib ino puÖpQ mEnAhrQ idbYQ sugiå Edib in¢¢¢¢mÑtm| mÑtm| mÑtm| mÑtm| h©dYmÚ aáUtmÚ aAEGRyQ EdbIQ dšQ pRitg<h©dYmÚ aáUtmÚ aAEGRyQ EdbIQ dšQ pRitg<h©dYmÚ aáUtmÚ aAEGRyQ EdbIQ dšQ pRitg<h©dYmÚ aáUtmÚ aAEGRyQ EdbIQ dšQ pRitg<hYtAmÚ| hYtAmÚ| hYtAmÚ| hYtAmÚ|

etdÚ puÖpQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ puÖpQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ puÖpQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ puÖpQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om pushpam manoharam divyam sugandhi devi nirmitam |

Hridam adbhutam aghreyam devim dattam pratigrihyatam |

Etat pushpam namo Durgawai namah || These are beautiful flowers with great color and fragrance that

touches the heart,

I am offering these to you; please accept.

I offer these flowers, Oh Goddess Durga, with utmost

reverence.

13. Leaves of apple-wood tree iblÅpœ Bilwapatra

o am<o am<o am<o am<−−−−tttt¡¡¡¡ávQ SRIJu™Q mhAEdb ávQ SRIJu™Q mhAEdb ávQ SRIJu™Q mhAEdb ávQ SRIJu™Q mhAEdb ¢fÊuw¢fÊuw¢fÊuw¢fÊuw sdA| sdA| sdA| sdA| pibœQ Et pRJµCAim SRIflIyQ suErÕbir| pibœQ Et pRJµCAim SRIflIyQ suErÕbir| pibœQ Et pRJµCAim SRIflIyQ suErÕbir| pibœQ Et pRJµCAim SRIflIyQ suErÕbir|


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e> iblÅpœQe> iblÅpœQe> iblÅpœQe> iblÅpœQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om amritodvabham Shrijuktam Mahadeva priyam sada |

Pabitram tey prajachhami shriphaliam sureshwari |

Esha bilwapatram namo Durgawai namah || Oh the Goddess of the Gods, coming out of immortality, these beautiful

leaves,

a favorite of Lord Shiva, Always pure and fruitbearing,

I am offering the leaves of the apple-wood tree to you.

14. Garland puÖpmAlY Pushpamalya

o suEœn gRiFtQ mAlYQ nAnA puÖp sminÅtmÚ| o suEœn gRiFtQ mAlYQ nAnA puÖp sminÅtmÚ| o suEœn gRiFtQ mAlYQ nAnA puÖp sminÅtmÚ| o suEœn gRiFtQ mAlYQ nAnA puÖp sminÅtmÚ|

SRIyu™Q lðmAn® gSRIyu™Q lðmAn® gSRIyu™Q lðmAn® gSRIyu™Q lðmAn® g ªª ªªhAn prEmÕbir| hAn prEmÕbir| hAn prEmÕbir| hAn prEmÕbir| e> puÖpmAlYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> puÖpmAlYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> puÖpmAlYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> puÖpmAlYQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om sutrena grathitam malyam nana pushpa samanwitam |

Shrijuktam lambamanacha grihana parameshwari |

Esha pushpamalyam namo Durgawai namah || This garland, made with many flowers stuck in thread,

Long and beautiful, I am offering to you Oh Goddess Durga

with great reverence.

15. Incense }Up Dhoop

Jy he×f¢aJy he×f¢aJy he×f¢aJy he×f¢a l−p¡ ¢c−hÉ¡ Nå¡YÉx p¤¤j−e¡qlx zl−p¡ ¢c−hÉ¡ Nå¡YÉx p¤¤j−e¡qlx zl−p¡ ¢c−hÉ¡ Nå¡YÉx p¤¤j−e¡qlx zl−p¡ ¢c−hÉ¡ Nå¡YÉx p¤¤j−e¡qlx z

B−OËux pîÑ−ch¡e¡w d§−f¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zzB−OËux pîÑ−ch¡e¡w d§−f¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zzB−OËux pîÑ−ch¡e¡w d§−f¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zzB−OËux pîÑ−ch¡e¡w d§−f¡quw fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zz e>e>e>e> }Up nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|}Up nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|}Up nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|}Up nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om banaspati rasho divyo gandhadyam sumanoharah |

Aghreyah sarbadevanam dhupohayam pratigrijhatam ||

Esha dhupa namo Durgawai namah | This incense was made with the extract from natural vegetation.

It has a heavenly smell and it is beautiful.

Its smell is liked by all gods. Please accept this incense.


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I am offering this incense to you with humility, Oh Goddess Durga.

Perform a little arati with the incence and ring the bell with the following

chant:

Jy SudÅ¢e j¿» j¡aJy SudÅ¢e j¿» j¡aJy SudÅ¢e j¿» j¡aJy SudÅ¢e j¿» j¡a:::: pÄ¡q¡zzpÄ¡q¡zzpÄ¡q¡zzpÄ¡q¡zz Om jayadhwani mantra matah swaha ||

Let the sound of victory be dedicated to the divine spirit.

16. Lamp dIp Deep

o aigÃEjYAit: ribEjYAit: c¾dREjYAit to aigÃEjYAit: ribEjYAit: c¾dREjYAit to aigÃEjYAit: ribEjYAit: c¾dREjYAit to aigÃEjYAit: ribEjYAit: c¾dREjYAit t¯Fb c|¯Fb c|¯Fb c|¯Fb c| EjAit>EjAit>EjAit>EjAit>AmuAmuAmuAmuš−j¡ c¤−NÑš−j¡ c¤−NÑš−j¡ c¤−NÑš−j¡ c¤−NÑ dIdIdIdI−−−−pppp¡¡¡¡hmÚ pRitg<hYtAm|hmÚ pRitg<hYtAm|hmÚ pRitg<hYtAm|hmÚ pRitg<hYtAm|

e> dIp nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> dIp nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> dIp nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> dIp nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om agnijyotih rabijyotih chandrajyoti tathaiba cha |

Jyotishamuttamo Durgey deepoham pratigrhiyatam |

Esha deepa namo Durgawai namah || Oh Goddess Durga, like the illumination of sun and the moon,

The flame of this lamp carries the best of the rays,

Take it as my offering to you

Perform a little arati by ringing the bell as you did with the incense.

17. Honey m}upkÑ Madhuparka

Take a little honey with a stick or plastic spoon and pour on the offering

plate along with the following chant:

o m}upkÑQ mhAEdib bRþA¯dY: pirkiÒtmÚ| m}upkÑQ mhAEdib bRþA¯dY: pirkiÒtmÚ| m}upkÑQ mhAEdib bRþA¯dY: pirkiÒtmÚ| m}upkÑQ mhAEdib bRþA¯dY: pirkiÒtmÚ| myA inEbidtQ v™YA g<hAN prEmÕbmyA inEbidtQ v™YA g<hAN prEmÕbmyA inEbidtQ v™YA g<hAN prEmÕbmyA inEbidtQ v™YA g<hAN prEmÕb¢¢¢¢r| r| r| r| etdÚ m}upkÑQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ m}upkÑQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ m}upkÑQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ m}upkÑQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om madhuparkam Mahadevi Brahmadwai parikalpitam |


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Maya niveditam bhaktya grihana parameshwari |

Etad madhuparkam namo Durgawai namah || This honey is a blessing from Brahma. I am offering this blessed

honey

To you Oh the great Goddes, oblige me by accepting it.

May I now offer the honey to you Oh Durga.

Note: Madhuparka can be honey only or could be as Panchamrita

(five sweet edibles). The Panchamrita contains honey, milk, yogurt,

sugar and ghee. The following two mantras can then be included with

the offering of the panchamrita.

18. Milk du‡ Dugdha

Pour a little water from the kushi into the panchamrita bowl, which

is symbolic of offering milk.

etd du‡Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etd du‡Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etd du‡Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etd du‡Q nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Etad dugdham namo Durgawai namah | I am offering the milk to you Oh Goddess Durga

19. Yogurt di} Dadhi

Pour a little water from the kushi into the panchamrita bowl, which

is symbolic of offering yogurt.

etd di}ptEy nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etd di}ptEy nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etd di}ptEy nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etd di}ptEy nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Etad dadhipataye namo Durgawai namah |

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20. Food platter ¯e−hcÉ Naivedya

Sprinkle a little water on the food platter as symbolic of offering:

Jy BjJy BjJy BjJy Bj¡æw Oªa pwk¥J²w e¡e¡cÊhÉ pj¢¾hajÚ z¡æw Oªa pwk¥J²w e¡e¡cÊhÉ pj¢¾hajÚ z¡æw Oªa pwk¥J²w e¡e¡cÊhÉ pj¢¾hajÚ z¡æw Oªa pwk¥J²w e¡e¡cÊhÉ pj¢¾hajÚ z

ju¡ ¢eju¡ ¢eju¡ ¢eju¡ ¢eh¢caw iJ²É¡ Nªq¡Z flh¢caw iJ²É¡ Nªq¡Z flh¢caw iJ²É¡ Nªq¡Z flh¢caw iJ²É¡ Nªq¡Z fl−jÕh¢l zz−jÕh¢l zz−jÕh¢l zz−jÕh¢l zz Om amannam ghrita samjuktam nanadrabya samanwitam |

Maya niveditam bhaktya grihana parameshwari || This food platter with rice, ghee and other things combined,

I, your devotee, is offering to you, Oh the Super Goddess, please accept.

Note: Cooked rice is kept on the left and uncooked rice on the right.

21. Fruits glmul Phalamul

Sprinkle some water on the fruit platter:

o flmulAiN sbÑAiN gRAmYArNYAin JAin c| o flmulAiN sbÑAiN gRAmYArNYAin JAin c| o flmulAiN sbÑAiN gRAmYArNYAin JAin c| o flmulAiN sbÑAiN gRAmYArNYAin JAin c| nAnAib} sugåIin g<« EdnAnAib} sugåIin g<« EdnAnAib} sugåIin g<« EdnAnAib} sugåIin g<« Edib mmAicrmÚ| ib mmAicrmÚ| ib mmAicrmÚ| ib mmAicrmÚ| etAin flmulAin nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etAin flmulAin nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etAin flmulAin nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etAin flmulAin nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om phalamulani sarbani gramyaranyani jani cha |

Nanabidha sugandhini grihna devi mamachiram |

Etani phalamulani namo Durgawai namah || Oh Goddess Durga these fruits are from various villages and forests,

They are aromatic and tasteful. Please accept them as my offering.

Herewith I am offering the fruits at Thy feet. 22. Round Sweets (commonly known as laddos or narus)

EmAdk

Modak o EmAdkQ üAdsQyu™Q SkÑrAid ibinimÑtmÚ| o EmAdkQ üAdsQyu™Q SkÑrAid ibinimÑtmÚ| o EmAdkQ üAdsQyu™Q SkÑrAid ibinimÑtmÚ| o EmAdkQ üAdsQyu™Q SkÑrAid ibinimÑtmÚ| surmYQ m}urQ EvAjYQ Edib dšQ pRitg<hYtAmÚsurmYQ m}urQ EvAjYQ Edib dšQ pRitg<hYtAmÚsurmYQ m}urQ EvAjYQ Edib dšQ pRitg<hYtAmÚsurmYQ m}urQ EvAjYQ Edib dšQ pRitg<hYtAmÚ| | | |


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e> EmAdkQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> EmAdkQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> EmAdkQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|e> EmAdkQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om modakam swadsamjuktam sarkardi binirmitam |

Suramyam madhuram bhojyam devi dattam pratigrijyatam |

Esha modakam nomo Durgawai namah || Made with sugar and other tasteful things, these beautiful round sweets,

Are offered to you Oh Goddess Durga,

Please accept them as I lay them to Thy feet.

23. Cooked rice Aæ

Anna

Note: Keep the cooked rice on the right of the Goddess (priest’s left side)

and uncooked rice on the left of the deity (priest’s right side).

Sprinkle a little water on the plate of cooked rice:

o aæQ ctuibÑ}Q Edo aæQ ctuibÑ}Q Edo aæQ ctuibÑ}Q Edo aæQ ctuibÑ}Q Ed¢¢¢¢b r¯s: >#iv: smib r¯s: >#iv: smib r¯s: >#iv: smib r¯s: >#iv: smieÄaeÄaeÄaeÄamÚ|mÚ|mÚ|mÚ|

wšmQ pRwšmQ pRwšmQ pRwšmQ pR¡¡¡¡NdQ ¯cb g<hAN mm vAbt:| NdQ ¯cb g<hAN mm vAbt:| NdQ ¯cb g<hAN mm vAbt:| NdQ ¯cb g<hAN mm vAbt:| HdmÚ aæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|HdmÚ aæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|HdmÚ aæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|HdmÚ aæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om annam chaturbidham devi rasai sharabhih samanwitam |

Uttamam prandam chaiba grihana mama bhabatah |

Idam annam namo Durgawai namah || Oh Goddess this tasteful rice cooked with various ingredients

This is of high quality and life giving,

I am offering it to you with great devotion, please accept it.

24. Special rice preparation iKcurI Khichuri

This special rice preparation, called khichuri is a special treat to Durga.

Sprinkle a little water as a sign of offering on the bowl of kichuri.

o t&o t&o t&o t& ¤¤ ¤¤l l l l XXXXAilsQ imSRA aAdRÑk ih‰uiv:| AilsQ imSRA aAdRÑk ih‰uiv:| AilsQ imSRA aAdRÑk ih‰uiv:| AilsQ imSRA aAdRÑk ih‰uiv:|

sQJu™A: ksrA kiFtA bu }:| sQJu™A: ksrA kiFtA bu }:| sQJu™A: ksrA kiFtA bu }:| sQJu™A: ksrA kiFtA bu }:|


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etdÚ k<srAæ (iKcurI) nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||etdÚ k<srAæ (iKcurI) nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||etdÚ k<srAæ (iKcurI) nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:||etdÚ k<srAæ (iKcurI) nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|| Om tandula dalisam misra ardraka hingubhih |

Samjyukta kamsara kathita budhai |

Atad krisranna (khichuri) namo Durgwai namah || Made with rice and dal, ginger and hing (asafoetida)

And mixed with other spices and ingredients,

This special preparation is offered to you Oh Durga.

25. Sweet dessert pAEyspAEyspAEyspAEys Payas

o gbYsipÑ: o gbYsipÑ: o gbYsipÑ: o gbYsipÑ: f−u¡k¤š²wf−u¡k¤š²wf−u¡k¤š²wf−u¡k¤š²w nAnA m}urs sQJunAnA m}urs sQJunAnA m}urs sQJunAnA m}urs sQJuJ²jÚJ²jÚJ²jÚJ²jÚ| | | | myA inEbidmyA inEbidmyA inEbidmyA inEbidttttjÚjÚjÚjÚ v™YA pAysQ pv™YA pAysQ pv™YA pAysQ pv™YA pAysQ p Ê¢Ê¢Ê¢Ê¢tg<hYtAmÚ| tg<hYtAmÚ| tg<hYtAmÚ| tg<hYtAmÚ|

HdmÚ prmAæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|HdmÚ prmAæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|HdmÚ prmAæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|HdmÚ prmAæQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om gabyasarpih payojuktam nana madhurasa samjuktam |

Maya niveditam bhaktya payasam pratigrihjatam |

Idam paramannam namo Durgawai namah || Made out of cow’s milk, added with many sweet things,

I am offering this payas (sweet dessert) to you with great devotion

Accept this special rice preparation (paramanna) Oh Goddess Durga

o pRANAy üAhA, apAnAy üAhA, smAnAy üAhAo pRANAy üAhA, apAnAy üAhA, smAnAy üAhAo pRANAy üAhA, apAnAy üAhA, smAnAy üAhAo pRANAy üAhA, apAnAy üAhA, smAnAy üAhA, wdAnAy üAhA, bYAnAy üAhA| , wdAnAy üAhA, bYAnAy üAhA| , wdAnAy üAhA, bYAnAy üAhA| , wdAnAy üAhA, bYAnAy üAhA| o am<EtA pÙ¹rNmis üAhAo am<EtA pÙ¹rNmis üAhAo am<EtA pÙ¹rNmis üAhAo am<EtA pÙ¹rNmis üAhA ||||||||

Om pranaya swaha, apanaya swaha, samanaya swaha, udanaya swaha,

byanaya swaha

Om amrito pastaranamasi swaha || I offer the dessert to the five vital breaths of the body,

Prana, apana, samana, udana and byana

May this food bring immortality as I consume it.

Make the offering to the five vital breaths of the body by touching the

thumb to the five fingers (beginning from the little one and ending with

the thumb touched by the pointing finger). The mantra and its application

has been sed earlier (vital breath).


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26. Second glass of water to drink f¤el¡Qje£u Punarachmania

o jl• o jl• o jl• o jl• ¢¢¢¢StlQ üµCQ StlQ üµCQ StlQ üµCQ StlQ üµCQ p¤¤N¢åp¤¤N¢åp¤¤N¢åp¤¤N¢å p¤¤p¤¤p¤¤p¤¤mEnAhrmÚ|mEnAhrmÚ|mEnAhrmÚ|mEnAhrmÚ| ju¡ ¢e−h¢cajÚ iš²É¡ f¡e¡u fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zju¡ ¢e−h¢cajÚ iš²É¡ f¡e¡u fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zju¡ ¢e−h¢cajÚ iš²É¡ f¡e¡u fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ zju¡ ¢e−h¢cajÚ iš²É¡ f¡e¡u fË¢aNªqÉa¡jÚ z

etdÚ etdÚ etdÚ etdÚ f¤el¡Qje£uf¤el¡Qje£uf¤el¡Qje£uf¤el¡Qje£u nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:| Om jalancha shitalam swachham sugandhi sumanoharam |

Maya niveditam bhakta panaya pratigrijhyatam |

Etad punarachmanya namo Durgawai namah || Here is the cold, clean, pure, great smelling water

that I am offering to you, please accept it,

May I humbly offer it to you as the second drink, Oh Goddess Durga.

27. Betel leaf tAðul Tambula

o flpœsmAJo flpœsmAJo flpœsmAJo flpœsmAJ ¤¤ ¤¤™Q kpÑUErn subAistmÚ| ™Q kpÑUErn subAistmÚ| ™Q kpÑUErn subAistmÚ| ™Q kpÑUErn subAistmÚ|

myA inEbidtQ v™myA inEbidtQ v™myA inEbidtQ v™myA inEbidtQ v™ÉÉÉÉA tAðulQ pRitg<hYtAmÚ| A tAðulQ pRitg<hYtAmÚ| A tAðulQ pRitg<hYtAmÚ| A tAðulQ pRitg<hYtAmÚ| etdÚ tAðulQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ tAðulQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ tAðulQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|etdÚ tAðulQ nEmA dUgÑA¯y nm:|

Om phalapatra samajuktam karpurena subasitam |

Maya niveditam bhaktya tambulam pratigrihyatam |

Etad tambulam namo Durgawai namah || I am offeringwith devotion

the fruit (supari), pan leaf with the aromatic camphor,

Please accept it Oh Goddess Durga

ÙÛ¡fa¡¢p j¡q¡ÙÛ¡fa¡¢p j¡q¡ÙÛ¡fa¡¢p j¡q¡ÙÛ¡fa¡¢p j¡q¡−c¢h jªeÈ−c¢h jªeÈ−c¢h jªeÈ−c¢h jªeÈu nË£gu nË£gu nË£gu nË£g−m¡¢f Q z −m¡¢f Q z −m¡¢f Q z −m¡¢f Q z

Bu¤ BBu¤ BBu¤ BBu¤ B−−−−l¡NÉ ¢hSuw l¡NÉ ¢hSuw l¡NÉ ¢hSuw l¡NÉ ¢hSuw −c¢q −c¢q −c¢q −c¢q −c¢h e−c¢h e−c¢h e−c¢h e−j¡qÙ¹¥−j¡qÙ¹¥−j¡qÙ¹¥−j¡qÙ¹¥−a zz−a zz−a zz−a zz Jy c−¤Jy c−¤Jy c−¤Jy c−¤NÑ c−¤NÑNÑ c−¤NÑNÑ c−¤NÑNÑ c−¤NÑ ül©f¡¢p p§lül©f¡¢p p§lül©f¡¢p p§lül©f¡¢p p§l−a−a−a−a−S¡jq¡h−S¡jq¡h−S¡jq¡h−S¡jq¡h−m z−m z−m z−m z

pc¡e¾cLpc¡e¾cLpc¡e¾cLpc¡e¾cL−l −l −l −l −c¢h fËp£c qlhõ−c¢h fËp£c qlhõ−c¢h fËp£c qlhõ−c¢h fËp£c qlhõ−i zz−i zz−i zz−i zz Sthapatashi Mahadevi mrinmaya shriphalopicha |

Aur arogya bijayam dehi devi namohstutey ||

Om Durgey Durgeswarupasi surtejomahabaley |

Sadanandakarey devi praseeda haraballabhey ||


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Oh great Goddess in clay and in the form of apple wood tree

Grant me long and healthy life, and bring me success, as I offer my

reverence to Thee,

Oh Durga in your own image you are strong with the divine power

bestowed on you

You bring happiness to all, Oh the beloved of Shiva.

Worship of Accompanying Gods/Goddesses fË¢aj¡Ù¹ −cha¡l f¤S¡ Pratimasthadevata puja

Four children of Durga accompanies Her to visit the earth once a year

during Durga puja. They are Her two sons, Kartik and Ganesh, and two

daughters Lakshmi and Saraswati. Each of them bears their own godly

powers and is worshipped at different times of the year. As they come

with their mother at this time of the year, they are worshipped along

with Goddess Durga.

Lord Kartikeya (leader of war) kAišÑ−ku Kartikeya

Meditation }Yan Dhyan Note: Follow the procedure for doing dhyan (Hold the flower on the

left palm. Cover the palm with your right palm in the dhyan mudra).

Chant and then put the flower on the holy pitcher.

o kAišÑEkyo kAišÑEkyo kAišÑEkyo kAišÑEkywwww mhAvmhAvmhAvmhAvAgAgAgAgwwww muyErApir sQiÙÛtmÚ|muyErApir sQiÙÛtmÚ|muyErApir sQiÙÛtmÚ|muyErApir sQiÙÛtmÚ| tç kA®n bNÑAvtç kA®n bNÑAvtç kA®n bNÑAvtç kA®n bNÑAv¡¡¡¡Q Si™hQ Si™hQ Si™hQ Si™hp¹p¹p¹p¹Q brpRdmÚ|Q brpRdmÚ|Q brpRdmÚ|Q brpRdmÚ| idBvuidBvuidBvuidBvuSSSSQ Sœ¦hÁ¹ArQ nAnAlQ Sœ¦hÁ¹ArQ nAnAlQ Sœ¦hÁ¹ArQ nAnAlQ Sœ¦hÁ¹ArQ nAnAlˆAr ibvUi>tmÚ|Ar ibvUi>tmÚ|Ar ibvUi>tmÚ|Ar ibvUi>tmÚ| pRsæbdnQ EdbQ sbÑEsnA smAb<tmÚ|pRsæbdnQ EdbQ sbÑEsnA smAb<tmÚ|pRsæbdnQ EdbQ sbÑEsnA smAb<tmÚ|pRsæbdnQ EdbQ sbÑEsnA smAb<tmÚ|

Om Kartikeyam mahabhagam mayuropari samsthitam |


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Tapta kanchana barnabham shaktihastam barapradam |

Dwibhujam shatruhantaram nanalankar bibhushitam |

Prasanna badanam devam sarbasena samabritam || I am meditating on Lord Kartik, seated on a peacock, who has the

color of hot gold,

Bearing strong hands that blesse us. With his two hands he kills the

enemies.

He is decked with many ornaments and has a happy face with divine

glow.

He is surrounded by armies of different kinds.

Offering ¢ehce

Nibedan

Offer a flower in the name of Kartikeya, the leader of war

e> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nm: kAišÑEky nm:|e> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nm: kAišÑEky nm:|e> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nm: kAišÑEky nm:|e> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nm: kAišÑEky nm:| eEt gå puEÖp nm: kAišÑEky nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: kAišÑEky nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: kAišÑEky nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: kAišÑEky nm:|

Esha sachandana pushpanjali namah Kartikeya namah |

Etey gandhapushpey namah Kartikeya namah || I am offering herewith these scented (sandalwood-dipped)

flowers to

Lord Kartikeya with reverence.

Then continue other offerings:

etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ pQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ pQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ pQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: kAišÑEky nm:|nm: kAišÑEky nm:|nm: kAišÑEky nm:|nm: kAišÑEky nm:|

Etad padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam, paniajalam

Namah Kartikeya namah || Here is the water for washing His feet, auspicious rice,

incense, lamp, foot platter and drinking water.


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Prostrate pRNAm Pranam

o kAišÑEkyo kAišÑEkyo kAišÑEkyo kAišÑEkywwww nmÙ¹uvYQ Eg±ir puœQ sUtpRdmÚ|nmÙ¹uvYQ Eg±ir puœQ sUtpRdmÚ|nmÙ¹uvYQ Eg±ir puœQ sUtpRdmÚ|nmÙ¹uvYQ Eg±ir puœQ sUtpRdmÚ|

>#AnnQ mhAvAg ¯dtY dpÑ insUdnmÚ|>#AnnQ mhAvAg ¯dtY dpÑ insUdnmÚ|>#AnnQ mhAvAg ¯dtY dpÑ insUdnmÚ|>#AnnQ mhAvAg ¯dtY dpÑ insUdnmÚ| Om Kartikeyam namastavyam Gouri putram sutapradam|

Sharananam mahabhaga daitya darpa nisudanam || I bow to you Oh Lord Kartikeya, the son of Goddess Gouri (another

name of Durga)

Who blesses with children, who has six faces, big heart, and

He who kills the ego of the enemies.

Lord Ganesh (the symbol of wisdom) gEnS

Ganesh Meditation }YAn Dhyan Follow the procedure described earlier

o KîÑQ ÙÛultnuQ gEj¾dRbdnQ lEðAdrQo KîÑQ ÙÛultnuQ gEj¾dRbdnQ lEðAdrQo KîÑQ ÙÛultnuQ gEj¾dRbdnQ lEðAdrQo KîÑQ ÙÛultnuQ gEj¾dRbdnQ lEðAdrQ su¾drQsu¾drQsu¾drQsu¾drQ

fËpÉæjÚfËpÉæjÚfËpÉæjÚfËpÉæjÚ jjjjdgådgådgådgå----luìluìluìluì----m}upm}upm}upm}up----bYAElAlbYAElAlbYAElAlbYAElAl----g&ÙÛlQ|g&ÙÛlQ|g&ÙÛlQ|g&ÙÛlQ| dÁ¹AGAtdÁ¹AGAtdÁ¹AGAtdÁ¹AGAt----ibdAirt ibdAirt ibdAirt ibdAirt AAAAiriririr----r¦i}¯r: is¾dur ESAvAkrQ| r¦i}¯r: is¾dur ESAvAkrQ| r¦i}¯r: is¾dur ESAvAkrQ| r¦i}¯r: is¾dur ESAvAkrQ| bE¾d ¯SlsutAbE¾d ¯SlsutAbE¾d ¯SlsutAbE¾d ¯SlsutA----sutQ gnpitQ isiÜpRdQ kAmdQ|sutQ gnpitQ isiÜpRdQ kAmdQ|sutQ gnpitQ isiÜpRdQ kAmdQ|sutQ gnpitQ isiÜpRdQ kAmdQ|

Om kharbam sthulatanum gajendrabadanam lambodaram sundaram

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Prasannam mada-gandha-lubdha-madhupa-balyola-gandasthalam |

Dantaghata bidarita ari-rudhiraih sindur shobhakaram |

Bandey shailasuta-sutam Ganapatim siddhipradam kamadam || I am meditating on the son of the mountain daughter (Durga) ,

Leader of all people who fulfills our wishes

Who is short and chubby, whose head is that of an elephant,

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From his happy face comes out a sweet smell that attracts the restless

bees

As he piereced open his enemies,

his tusk is beautifully colored red like the vermilion

Offering ¢ehce

Nivedan

eEt gå eEt gå eEt gå eEt gå puEÖp nm: gEnSAy nm:|puEÖp nm: gEnSAy nm:|puEÖp nm: gEnSAy nm:|puEÖp nm: gEnSAy nm:| es sc¾dnQ puÖpAÎil nm: gEnSAy nm:|es sc¾dnQ puÖpAÎil nm: gEnSAy nm:|es sc¾dnQ puÖpAÎil nm: gEnSAy nm:|es sc¾dnQ puÖpAÎil nm: gEnSAy nm:|

etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: gEnSAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: gEnSAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: gEnSAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: gEnSAy nm:| Etey gandha pushpey namah Ganeshaya namah |

Esha sachandanam pushpanjali namah Ganeshaya namah |


Namah Ganeshaya namah || (Same way as described with Kartikeya, in the name of Lord Ganesh)

Goddess of wealth l{I Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth who stands on the right of Goddess

Durga. Her pet is the owl, the icon of wisdom. The worship procedure

is the same as described earlier with Kartikeya. Meditate }Y¡n Dhyan

pASAx mAilkAEñAj s<iNivJÑAmY Es±mYEyA:pASAx mAilkAEñAj s<iNivJÑAmY Es±mYEyA:pASAx mAilkAEñAj s<iNivJÑAmY Es±mYEyA:pASAx mAilkAEñAj s<iNivJÑAmY Es±mYEyA:zzzz pdÈAsnÙÛAQ }YAEyµc iSRyQ ¯œElAkY mAtrQ|pdÈAsnÙÛAQ }YAEyµc iSRyQ ¯œElAkY mAtrQ|pdÈAsnÙÛAQ }YAEyµc iSRyQ ¯œElAkY mAtrQ|pdÈAsnÙÛAQ }YAEyµc iSRyQ ¯œElAkY mAtrQ| Eg±rbNÑAQ sur©pA® sîÑAlEg±rbNÑAQ sur©pA® sîÑAlEg±rbNÑAQ sur©pA® sîÑAlEg±rbNÑAQ sur©pA® sîÑAlˆAr vUi>tAQAr vUi>tAQAr vUi>tAQAr vUi>tAQzzzz Er±„Er±„Er±„Er±„----pdÈpdÈpdÈpdÈ----bYgRkrbYgRkrbYgRkrbYgRkr¡¡¡¡Q brdAQ dixENntu|Q brdAQ dixENntu|Q brdAQ dixENntu|Q brdAQ dixENntu|||||

Pashaksha malikambhoja shrini bhirjyaamya soumayoh |

Padmaasanastham dhayechcha shrim trailokya mataram ||


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Gourabarnam surupancha sarbalankar bhusitam |

Roukma padma byagrakaram baradam dakshinena tu || As I meditate on you (Lakshmi) in the image of holding a long rosary

bead,

a beautiful wife (bharjya), sitting ona lotus, with a pleasant face

likethe moon,

the Supreme mother of the three worlds, beautifully decorated

with a variety of golden jewelry, and raising your lotus-shaped

right arm, offering blessing to all.

Offering ¢ehce

Nivedan

Offer flower and other things:

o nmEÙ¹ sbÑEdbAnAQ brdAiS hripREy| o nmEÙ¹ sbÑEdbAnAQ brdAiS hripREy| o nmEÙ¹ sbÑEdbAnAQ brdAiS hripREy| o nmEÙ¹ sbÑEdbAnAQ brdAiS hripREy|

JA gitÙ¹q pRpæAnAQ sA Em vuyAq tJA gitÙ¹q pRpæAnAQ sA Em vuyAq tJA gitÙ¹q pRpæAnAQ sA Em vuyAq tJA gitÙ¹q pRpæAnAQ sA Em vuyAq t ÅcÅcÅcÅccccc ÑÑ ÑÑNNNN¡¡¡¡q||q||q||q|| lxÈI tÅQ }AnY r©pAis pRAiNnAQ pRANdAiyin| lxÈI tÅQ }AnY r©pAis pRAiNnAQ pRANdAiyin| lxÈI tÅQ }AnY r©pAis pRAiNnAQ pRANdAiyin| lxÈI tÅQ }AnY r©pAis pRAiNnAQ pRANdAiyin| dAirdRY du:K sQh¿I mhAlxÈI nmÙ¹uEt||dAirdRY du:K sQh¿I mhAlxÈI nmÙ¹uEt||dAirdRY du:K sQh¿I mhAlxÈI nmÙ¹uEt||dAirdRY du:K sQh¿I mhAlxÈI nmÙ¹uEt||

e> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEme> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEme> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEme> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEmA SRIlxÈIEd¯bY nm:|A SRIlxÈIEd¯bY nm:|A SRIlxÈIEd¯bY nm:|A SRIlxÈIEd¯bY nm:| etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: SRImhAl¯{ nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: SRImhAl¯{ nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: SRImhAl¯{ nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: SRImhAl¯{ nm:|

Om namastey sarbadevanam baradasi Harapriye |

Jya gatisam prapannanam sa me bhuyat tadwarchanat ||

Lakshmitwam dhanya rupasi praninam pranadayini |

Daridra dukha samhantri mahalakshmi namastutey ||

Esha shachandana pushpanjali namo Shri Lakshmidevai namah ||

Etat padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam, paniajalam,

namah Shri Mahalakshmai namah || You bless all the creatures Oh favorite of Hari (Vishnu).

What happens to your favorites when they worship you

May that happen to me as I am worshipping you with all my heart.

Oh Lakshmi you come to us as the beautiful paddy that brings life into

the living ones

You are the remover of poverty and sorrow, Oh Lakshmi I prostrate

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Herewith I am offering the flower Oh Mahalakshmai

Along with I offer the five items of oblation – water for washing your

feet,

welcome gift of rice, incense, lamp, food platter, drinking water –

to Thee Oh Shri Mahalakshmi ||

Prostrate pRNAm Pranam

ibÕbr©psY vAJÑYAis pEdÈ pdÈAlEy öEv|ibÕbr©psY vAJÑYAis pEdÈ pdÈAlEy öEv|ibÕbr©psY vAJÑYAis pEdÈ pdÈAlEy öEv|ibÕbr©psY vAJÑYAis pEdÈ pdÈAlEy öEv|

sîÑt: pAih mAQ Edib mhAlxÈI nEmAhÙº Et|sîÑt: pAih mAQ Edib mhAlxÈI nEmAhÙº Et|sîÑt: pAih mAQ Edib mhAlxÈI nEmAhÙº Et|sîÑt: pAih mAQ Edib mhAlxÈI nEmAhÙº Et| Viswarupasya bharjyashi padmey padmalaye shubhey |

Sarbatah pahi mam devi mahalakshmi namostutey || Oh the wife of the Lord of the Universe,

You are beautiful like the lotus and you live in the palace of lotus

I see you everywhere, Oh Mahalakshmi, accept my reverence.

Saraswati srütI Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and speech.

Meditation }Y¡n Dhyan

o truNSklimEÀdA: ibïtI öïkAiÀt: |o truNSklimEÀdA: ibïtI öïkAiÀt: |o truNSklimEÀdA: ibïtI öïkAiÀt: |o truNSklimEÀdA: ibïtI öïkAiÀt: | kucvrnimtAÀgIkucvrnimtAÀgIkucvrnimtAÀgIkucvrnimtAÀgI siæ>NAÃ istAEê ||siæ>NAÃ istAEê ||siæ>NAÃ istAEê ||siæ>NAÃ istAEê || injkrkmElAdYEõKnI puØtk SÊI: |injkrkmElAdYEõKnI puØtk SÊI: |injkrkmElAdYEõKnI puØtk SÊI: |injkrkmElAdYEõKnI puØtk SÊI: | sklibvbis¯ÝYR pAtu bAgÚEdbtA n: ||sklibvbis¯ÝYR pAtu bAgÚEdbtA n: ||sklibvbis¯ÝYR pAtu bAgÚEdbtA n: ||sklibvbis¯ÝYR pAtu bAgÚEdbtA n: ||

Om taruna-shakala-mindoh bibhrati shubhra-kaantih |

kucha-bhara-namitaangi sannisanna sitaabje ||

nija-kara-kamala-udyat-lekhani pustaka shrih |

Sakala-bibhava-siddhyai paatu baag-devataa nah || We bow to the Goddess of learning who is radiating

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bent slightly because of her heavy breasts, and sitting on a white lotus;

her lotus-shaped hands are holding book and pen.

May the Goddess of learning help us acquire all the glories and fames.

Offering ¢ehce

Nivedan

e> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEmA SRIsrüte> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEmA SRIsrüte> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEmA SRIsrüte> sc¾dn: puÖpAÎil: nEmA SRIsrüt££££ Ed¯bY nm: |Ed¯bY nm: |Ed¯bY nm: |Ed¯bY nm: | etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, bÙ»Q, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ | etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, bÙ»Q, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ | etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, bÙ»Q, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ | etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, bÙ»Q, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ |

nm: SRIsrü¯tY nm: ||nm: SRIsrü¯tY nm: ||nm: SRIsrü¯tY nm: ||nm: SRIsrü¯tY nm: || Esha sachandana pushpanjali namoh Shri Saraswati Devai namah |

Etad – padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, bastram, naivedyam,

paniajalam –

Namah Saraswatai namah || Here I am offering with reverence, the sandalwood-dipped flower,

Water for washing feet, rice for reception, incense,

Lamp, clothing, food platter and drinking water to your honor,

Oh Goddess Saraswati.

Obeisance pRNAm Pranam

srütI mhAvAEg ibEdY kmlElAcEn, ibÕbr©Ep ibSAlAix ibdYAQ Edih nmÙºEt|srütI mhAvAEg ibEdY kmlElAcEn, ibÕbr©Ep ibSAlAix ibdYAQ Edih nmÙºEt|srütI mhAvAEg ibEdY kmlElAcEn, ibÕbr©Ep ibSAlAix ibdYAQ Edih nmÙºEt|srütI mhAvAEg ibEdY kmlElAcEn, ibÕbr©Ep ibSAlAix ibdYAQ Edih nmÙºEt|

Saraswati mahabhagey vidyey kamala lochaney |

Vishwarupey bishalakshi vidyam dehi namastutey || Saraswati, with lotus-like eyes, and whose eminence of knowledge

Is perceived over the universe,

Enlighten me with that knowledge.


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Honoring Accompanying Creatures p¡‰f¡‰/h¡qe f§S¡ Sangapanga/Bahana puja

Give three times anjali to Durga with this prayer:

Jy p¡−‰¡f¡‰¡°u ph¡qe¡°u c¤NÑ¡°u ejx zJy p¡−‰¡f¡‰¡°u ph¡qe¡°u c¤NÑ¡°u ejx zJy p¡−‰¡f¡‰¡°u ph¡qe¡°u c¤NÑ¡°u ejx zJy p¡−‰¡f¡‰¡°u ph¡qe¡°u c¤NÑ¡°u ejx z

Om sangopangwai sabahanawai Durgawai namah | I worhsip Thee, Oh Durga, with all your associates and pets.

Great Lion mhAisQh Mahasingha

Pay reverence to the lion who fought with the demon along with

Goddess Durga

eEt gå puEÖp nm: o bjeEt gå puEÖp nm: o bjeEt gå puEÖp nm: o bjeEt gå puEÖp nm: o bjââââQøAy aAyu}Ay mhAisQhAy nm:|QøAy aAyu}Ay mhAisQhAy nm:|QøAy aAyu}Ay mhAisQhAy nm:|QøAy aAyu}Ay mhAisQhAy nm:| etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ, etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ, etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ, etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ,

nm: mhAisQhAy nm:|nm: mhAisQhAy nm:|nm: mhAisQhAy nm:|nm: mhAisQhAy nm:| Etey gandha pushpey namah Om Bajradamshtraya audhaya

Mahasinghaya namah |

Etat padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam, paniajalam,

Namah Mahasinghaya namah | Oh the Great Uneatable Lion with strong teeth and paws,

you share your image with Goddess Durga

Please accept my puja offerings and oblige me.

Obeisance fËZ¡j Pranam

Jy ¢pwq aÆw phhÑS¿¹¥e¡jJy ¢pwq aÆw phhÑS¿¹¥e¡jJy ¢pwq aÆw phhÑS¿¹¥e¡jJy ¢pwq aÆw phhÑS¿¹¥e¡j,,,, A¢d−f¡¢p jq¡h¡m zA¢d−f¡¢p jq¡h¡m zA¢d−f¡¢p jq¡h¡m zA¢d−f¡¢p jq¡h¡m z f¡îÑa£ hf¡îÑa£ hf¡îÑa£ hf¡îÑa£ h¡qe nË£jeÚ¡qe nË£jeÚ¡qe nË£jeÚ¡qe nË£jeÚ,,,, hlw −c¢q e−j¡qÙ¹¥ −a zzhlw −c¢q e−j¡qÙ¹¥ −a zzhlw −c¢q e−j¡qÙ¹¥ −a zzhlw −c¢q e−j¡qÙ¹¥ −a zz

Om singha twam sarbajantunam, adhiposhi mahabala |

Parbati bahana Shriman, baram dehi namastutey || Oh the lion, you are strong and king of all the anmials


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You are the carrier of the Goddess Parvati, I bow to you with

reverence.

Buffalo demon mih>Asur Mahisasur

Pay reverence to the demon who shares the glory of Durga by his

sacrifice.

eEt gå puEÖp nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: mih>AsurAy nm:| etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, bÙ»Q, pAnIyjlQ nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, bÙ»Q, pAnIyjlQ nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, bÙ»Q, pAnIyjlQ nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, bÙ»Q, pAnIyjlQ nm: mih>AsurAy nm:|

Etey gandha pushpey namah Mahishashuraya namah |

Etad padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam, bastram,

paniajalam

namah Mahishasuraya namah || I am making the puja offerings to the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasur)

with reverence.

Obeisance fËZ¡j Pranam

o mih>Ù¹BQ mhAbIr iSbr©p o mih>Ù¹BQ mhAbIr iSbr©p o mih>Ù¹BQ mhAbIr iSbr©p o mih>Ù¹BQ mhAbIr iSbr©p sdAiSb| sdAiSb| sdAiSb| sdAiSb| atÙ¹BAQ pUjiy>YAim xmü mih>Asur||atÙ¹BAQ pUjiy>YAim xmü mih>Asur||atÙ¹BAQ pUjiy>YAim xmü mih>Asur||atÙ¹BAQ pUjiy>YAim xmü mih>Asur||

Om mahishastwam mahabir Shivarupa sadashiba |

Atstham pujaishyami khamaswa Mahishasur || Oh Mahishasur, you are a great warrior like Shiva, happy and

prosperous,

I am making my puja offerings to you, please forgive and accept it, Oh

Mahishasur!

Snake nAgpAS Nagpas

eEt gEå puEÖp nm: nAgpASAy nm:|eEt gEå puEÖp nm: nAgpASAy nm:|eEt gEå puEÖp nm: nAgpASAy nm:|eEt gEå puEÖp nm: nAgpASAy nm:|


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etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: nAgpASAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: nAgpASAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: nAgpASAy nm:|etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ nm: nAgpASAy nm:| Etey gandha pushpey namah nagapashaya namah|

Etad – padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam, paniajalam –

Namah Nagapashaya namah || I am making the puja offerings to the snake who fought side by side

with Goddess Durga.

Hail to the snake! I offer you herewith my oblations of water to wash

your feet,

welcome gift of rice incense etc. Mouse mui>k Mushik

eEt gå puEÖp nm: mui>kAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: mui>kAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: mui>kAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: mui>kAy nm:|

etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQzzzz nm: mui>kAy nm:|nm: mui>kAy nm:|nm: mui>kAy nm:|nm: mui>kAy nm:|

Etey gandha pushpey namah Mushikaya namah |

Etad padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam, paniajalam,

Namah Mushikaya namah || Oh mouse, you share your image with Goddess Durga

Please accept my puja offerings and oblige me. Peacock jyur Mayur

eEt gå puEÖp nm: myurAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: myurAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: myurAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: myurAy nm:| etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQzzzz

nm: myurAy nm:|nm: myurAy nm:|nm: myurAy nm:|nm: myurAy nm:| Etey gandha pushpey namah Mayuraya namah |


Namah Mayuraya namah || Oh peacock, you share your image with Goddess Durga

Please accept my puja offerings and oblige me Owl


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Epck Pechak

eEt gå puEÖp nm: EpckAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: EpckAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: EpckAy nm:|eEt gå puEÖp nm: EpckAy nm:| etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ, pAnIyjlQ YQ, pAnIyjlQ YQ, pAnIyjlQ YQ, pAnIyjlQ

nm: EpckAy nm:|nm: EpckAy nm:|nm: EpckAy nm:|nm: EpckAy nm:| Etey gandha pushpey namah Pechakaya namah |


Namah Pechakaya namah || Oh owl, you share your image with Goddess Durga

Please accept my puja offerings and oblige me

Worship of Nine Plants (Nabapatrika) nbpiœkAr pUjA Nabapatrikapuja

The nine plants (nbpiœkA, nabapatrika) represents Goddess Durga.

Details of these nine plants have been presented earlier. Offer a flower

on the holy pitcher in the name of each of the nine plants which

individually represents various forms of Goddess Durga.

Pay your obeisance by offering a flower on the holy pitcher in the name

of each plant in the Nabpatrika.

Note: These mantras call for the vision that we need to have to see the

display of Goddess Durga in everything that surrounds us and

especially in the plants who are our providers.

1)1)1)1) o rñAi}ùA¯œ o rñAi}ùA¯œ o rñAi}ùA¯œ o rñAi}ùA¯œ hÊþ¡hÊþ¡hÊþ¡hÊþ¡¯N¯N¯N¯NÉÉÉÉ nm:|nm:|nm:|nm:|

1) Om rambhadhisthatrai Brahmanai namah | I pay my reverence to Durga as a part of Brahma (Brahmani)

As you take the form of banana plan

You reveal as a savior like Brahma.

Jy c¤Jy c¤Jy c¤Jy c¤−NÑ −−NÑ −−NÑ −−NÑ −c¢h pj¡NµR p¡¢ædÉ¢jq LÒfu zc¢h pj¡NµR p¡¢ædÉ¢jq LÒfu zc¢h pj¡NµR p¡¢ædÉ¢jq LÒfu zc¢h pj¡NµR p¡¢ædÉ¢jq LÒfu z lñ¡l¦lñ¡l¦lñ¡l¦lñ¡l¦−fZ pîÑœ n¡¢¿¹ L¥l¦ ejØa¥−fZ pîÑœ n¡¢¿¹ L¥l¦ ejØa¥−fZ pîÑœ n¡¢¿¹ L¥l¦ ejØa¥−fZ pîÑœ n¡¢¿¹ L¥l¦ ejØa¥−a zz−a zz−a zz−a zz

Om Durgey devi samagaccha sannidhya miha kalpaya |


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Rambharupena sarbatrya shanti kuru namastutey || Oh Durga, come, come near me, and fulfill my dreams

Stay as the banana plant and bring happiness to us.

I bow to Thee.

2)2)2)2) o kco kco kco kc ÄÄ ÄÄ ai}ùA¯œ kAilkA¯y nm:|ai}ùA¯œ kAilkA¯y nm:|ai}ùA¯œ kAilkA¯y nm:|ai}ùA¯œ kAilkA¯y nm:| 2) Om kachwa adhishthatrai Kalikawai namah |

I pay my reverence to you, Oh Durga!

As you take the form of kachu (colocasia) as Kalika

You reveal as the protector from all evils.

(fÊZ¡j) Jy j¡¢qo¡p¤¤lk¤Jy j¡¢qo¡p¤¤lk¤Jy j¡¢qo¡p¤¤lk¤Jy j¡¢qo¡p¤¤lk¤−Üo¤ Lµh£ia¡¢p p¤¤hÐ−Ë−Üo¤ Lµh£ia¡¢p p¤¤hÐ−Ë−Üo¤ Lµh£ia¡¢p p¤¤hÐ−Ë−Üo¤ Lµh£ia¡¢p p¤¤hÐ−Ëa za za za z jj Q¡e¤ NËq¡bÑ¡u BNa¡¢p ql¢fËjj Q¡e¤ NËq¡bÑ¡u BNa¡¢p ql¢fËjj Q¡e¤ NËq¡bÑ¡u BNa¡¢p ql¢fËjj Q¡e¤ NËq¡bÑ¡u BNa¡¢p ql¢fË−u zz−u zz−u zz−u zz

Om Mahishasurayudheshu kachwibhutasi subratey |

Mama chanugraharthaya agatasi Harapriye || (Obeisance) Oh the virtuous one! During the war with Mahishashur

(buffalo demon)

You took the appearance of colocasia (kachu). Oh the favorite of Shiva,

Come and oblige me.

3) o hirdR3) o hirdR3) o hirdR3) o hirdR¡¢¡¢¡¢¡¢}ùA¯œ dugÑA¯y nm:|}ùA¯œ dugÑA¯y nm:|}ùA¯œ dugÑA¯y nm:|}ùA¯œ dugÑA¯y nm:|

3) Om haridradhishthatrai Durgawai namah | I pay my reverence to you, Oh Durga!

As you take the form of turmeric plant

You reveal as the rescuer.

Jy q¢lJy q¢lJy q¢lJy q¢l−â hl−â hl−â hl−â hl−c −c −c −c −c¢h Ej¡l¦f¡¢p p¤¤hË−c¢h Ej¡l¦f¡¢p p¤¤hË−c¢h Ej¡l¦f¡¢p p¤¤hË−c¢h Ej¡l¦f¡¢p p¤¤hË−a z−a z−a z−a z jj ¢hOÀ ¢he¡n¡u f¤S¡Nªq² fËp£cjj ¢hOÀ ¢he¡n¡u f¤S¡Nªq² fËp£cjj ¢hOÀ ¢he¡n¡u f¤S¡Nªq² fËp£cjj ¢hOÀ ¢he¡n¡u f¤S¡Nªq² fËp£c−j zz−j zz−j zz−j zz

Om haridrey baradey devi Umarupasi subratey |

Mama bighna binashaya pujagrihna prasidamey || Oh the turmeric plant, you are adored by all,

In the form of Goddess Durga (Uma), Oh the virtuous one!

Remove all the hurdles and oblige me by accepting my worship.

4) o j4) o j4) o j4) o juuuuÁ¹Á¹Á¹Á¹ÉÉÉÉ ai}ùA¯œai}ùA¯œai}ùA¯œai}ùA¯œ −L±j¡°kÉ ejx−L±j¡°kÉ ejx−L±j¡°kÉ ejx−L±j¡°kÉ ejx||||

4) Om Jayantya adhishthatrai kaumarjai namah |


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As you take the form of Jayanta plant you reveal to me as

Kaumarjai (emblem of virginity).

I bow to Thee. Jy ¢eöñ öñjbJy ¢eöñ öñjbJy ¢eöñ öñjbJy ¢eöñ öñjb−e C°¾cÊ−e C°¾cÊ−e C°¾cÊ−e C°¾cÊ¯cÑh N°Zx pq z¯cÑh N°Zx pq z¯cÑh N°Zx pq z¯cÑh N°Zx pq z

Su¢¿¹ f§¢Sa¡¢p aÆj AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zzSu¢¿¹ f§¢Sa¡¢p aÆj AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zzSu¢¿¹ f§¢Sa¡¢p aÆj AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zzSu¢¿¹ f§¢Sa¡¢p aÆj AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zz Om Nishumbha shumbhamathaney Indrairdeva ganai saha |

Jayanti pujitasi twam ashmakam barada bhaba || Oh the Jayanti plant (always victorious) in the killing of the demons,

Shumbha and Nishumbha,

You were worshipped along with Indra and other Gods.

Please bless me. 5) o iblBi}ùA¯œ iSbA¯y nm:|5) o iblBi}ùA¯œ iSbA¯y nm:|5) o iblBi}ùA¯œ iSbA¯y nm:|5) o iblBi}ùA¯œ iSbA¯y nm:|

Om Bilwadhisthatrai Shivai namah | I pay my reverence to you, Oh Durga!

As you take the form of the wood-apple (Bel),

You reveal as Shiva’s consort.

Jy jq¡Jy jq¡Jy jq¡Jy jq¡ch ¢fËuLch ¢fËuLch ¢fËuLch ¢fËuL−l¡ h¡p¤¤−l¡ h¡p¤¤−l¡ h¡p¤¤−l¡ h¡p¤¤−ch ¢fËu−ch ¢fËu−ch ¢fËu−ch ¢fËu: pc¡ zpc¡ zpc¡ zpc¡ z Ej¡fË£¢a LEj¡fË£¢a LEj¡fË£¢a LEj¡fË£¢a L−l¡ hª−r¡ ¢hmÄl©f ejÙ¹¥¥ −−l¡ hª−r¡ ¢hmÄl©f ejÙ¹¥¥ −−l¡ hª−r¡ ¢hmÄl©f ejÙ¹¥¥ −−l¡ hª−r¡ ¢hmÄl©f ejÙ¹¥¥ −a zza zza zza zz

Om Mahadeva priyakaro Basudeva priyah sada |

Umapriti karo briksho billarupa namastu tey || Oh the wood apple tree, you are symbolic of Mahadeva (Shiva)

You are also the favorite of Krishna (Basudaeva), and you

Bring happiness to Goddess Durga (Uma),

Please accept my reverence to you.

6) o dAi#mYi}ùA¯œ r™diÁ¹kA¯y nm:|6) o dAi#mYi}ùA¯œ r™diÁ¹kA¯y nm:|6) o dAi#mYi}ùA¯œ r™diÁ¹kA¯y nm:|6) o dAi#mYi}ùA¯œ r™diÁ¹kA¯y nm:|

6) Om Darimyadhisthatrai raktadantikawai namah | I pay my reverence to you, Oh Durga!

As you take the form of thedalim (pomegranate) you reveal as

Raktadantika (Goddess with bloody teeth)

Jy c¡¢s¢j aÆw f¤l¡ k¤Jy c¡¢s¢j aÆw f¤l¡ k¤Jy c¡¢s¢j aÆw f¤l¡ k¤Jy c¡¢s¢j aÆw f¤l¡ k¤−Ü lš²−Ü lš²−Ü lš²−Ü lš²¢hSpÉ pÇj¥¢hSpÉ pÇj¥¢hSpÉ pÇj¥¢hSpÉ pÇj¥−M z−M z−M z−M z Ej¡ L¡kÉÑw Lªaw kØj¡cÚ AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zzEj¡ L¡kÉÑw Lªaw kØj¡cÚ AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zzEj¡ L¡kÉÑw Lªaw kØj¡cÚ AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zzEj¡ L¡kÉÑw Lªaw kØj¡cÚ AØj¡Lw hlc¡ ih zz

Om darimi twam pura yuddhey raktabijashya sammukhey |


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Uma karjam kritam jasmad ashmakam barada bhaba || Oh the pomegranate (dalim, that yields red juice)!

In the war with Raktabeej

(the demon who had the power to duplicate each drop of his blood

that fell on the ground)

You brought victory to Goddess Durga (Uma), I offer my deep

reverence.

7) o aESAkAi}ùA¯œ ESAkrihtA¯y nm:|7) o aESAkAi}ùA¯œ ESAkrihtA¯y nm:|7) o aESAkAi}ùA¯œ ESAkrihtA¯y nm:|7) o aESAkAi}ùA¯œ ESAkrihtA¯y nm:| 7) Om Ashokadhishthatrai shokarahitawai namah |


As you take the form of Ashoka plant you reveal as Shokarahita

(Goddes who removes all sorrows)

Jy qlfË£¢a LJy qlfË£¢a LJy qlfË£¢a LJy qlfË£¢a L−l¡ hª−l¡ hª−l¡ hª−l¡ hª−r¡ A−r¡ A−r¡ A−r¡ A−n¡Lx −n¡Lx −n¡Lx −n¡Lx −n¡Le¡nex z−n¡Le¡nex z−n¡Le¡nex z−n¡Le¡nex z c¤NÑ¡ fË£¢aLc¤NÑ¡ fË£¢aLc¤NÑ¡ fË£¢aLc¤NÑ¡ fË£¢aL−l¡ kØj¡eÈ¡j−l¡ kØj¡eÈ¡j−l¡ kØj¡eÈ¡j−l¡ kØj¡eÈ¡j −n¡Lw pc¡L¥l¦ zz−n¡Lw pc¡L¥l¦ zz−n¡Lw pc¡L¥l¦ zz−n¡Lw pc¡L¥l¦ zz

Om Harapriti karo briksho Ashoka shokanashanah |

Durga pritikaro jashman-mama shokam sadakuru || (Obeisance) Ashoka plant, a favorite of Shiva, is known for taking

away all sorrows

And which pleases Goddess Durga, please be with me always to

remove all my sorrows.

8) o mAnAi}ùA¯œ cAmu&A¯y nm:|8) o mAnAi}ùA¯œ cAmu&A¯y nm:|8) o mAnAi}ùA¯œ cAmu&A¯y nm:|8) o mAnAi}ùA¯œ cAmu&A¯y nm:|

8) Om Manadhishthatrai Chamundai namah I pay my reverence to you, Oh Durga!

As you take the form of the mankachu (arum) plant

You reveal as Chamunda

Jy kpÉ fJy kpÉ fJy kpÉ fJy kpÉ fœ hœ hœ hœ hpcÚ pcÚ pcÚ pcÚ −ch£ jehªrx nQ£¢fËux z−ch£ jehªrx nQ£¢fËux z−ch£ jehªrx nQ£¢fËux z−ch£ jehªrx nQ£¢fËux z

jj Q¡e¤NËq¡bÑ¡u f§S¡w Nªq²fËp£cjj Q¡e¤NËq¡bÑ¡u f§S¡w Nªq²fËp£cjj Q¡e¤NËq¡bÑ¡u f§S¡w Nªq²fËp£cjj Q¡e¤NËq¡bÑ¡u f§S¡w Nªq²fËp£c −j zz−j zz−j zz−j zz Om jasya patra basad devi manabriksha shachipriyah |

Mama chanugraharthaya pujam grihnaprasida mey || On whose leaves rest the Goddess,

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Oblige me by acceping my offerings.

9) o^9) o^9) o^9) o^ d¡eÉ¡¢dù¡°œ jq¡m°rÈ ejx zd¡eÉ¡¢dù¡°œ jq¡m°rÈ ejx zd¡eÉ¡¢dù¡°œ jq¡m°rÈ ejx zd¡eÉ¡¢dù¡°œ jq¡m°rÈ ejx z

9) Om dhanyadhishthatrai Mahalakshmai namah | I pay my reverence to you, Oh Durga!

As you take the form of the paddy plant

You reveal as Mahalakshmi (Goddess of wealth)

I bow to Thee!

Jy SNax fË¡Zlr¡bÑw hËþZ¡ ¢e¢jÑ¢Ñaw f¤l¡ zJy SNax fË¡Zlr¡bÑw hËþZ¡ ¢e¢jÑ¢Ñaw f¤l¡ zJy SNax fË¡Zlr¡bÑw hËþZ¡ ¢e¢jÑ¢Ñaw f¤l¡ zJy SNax fË¡Zlr¡bÑw hËþZ¡ ¢e¢jÑ¢Ñaw f¤l¡ z

Ej¡ fË£¢a Llw d¡eÉw aØj¡šÆw lrj¡w pc¡ zzEj¡ fË£¢a Llw d¡eÉw aØj¡šÆw lrj¡w pc¡ zzEj¡ fË£¢a Llw d¡eÉw aØj¡šÆw lrj¡w pc¡ zzEj¡ fË£¢a Llw d¡eÉw aØj¡šÆw lrj¡w pc¡ zz Om jagatah pranarakshartam brahmana nirmitam pura |

Uma preeti karam dhanyam tashmatwam rakhshamam sada || To save the life of living creatures on this earth,

Brahma created the paddy plant,

It also pleases the Mother Goddess Uma (Durga).

Kindly protect me as always.

eEt gå puEeEt gå puEeEt gå puEeEt gå puEÖp nm: nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugÑA¯y nm:|Öp nm: nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugÑA¯y nm:|Öp nm: nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugÑA¯y nm:|Öp nm: nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugÑA¯y nm:|

Etey gandhapushpey namah Nabapatrika basinai Durgawai namah | I offer my reverence to all the forms of Durga

established on this Nabapatrika (nine plants).

etdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ o nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ o nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ o nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugetdÚ pAdYQ, aGÑYQ, }UpQÚ, dIpQ, ¯nEbdYQ o nbpiœkA bAis¯nY dugÑA¯y nm:|ÑA¯y nm:|ÑA¯y nm:|ÑA¯y nm:| Etad padyam, arghyam, dhupam, deepam, naivedyam,

Ohm Nabapatrika basinyai Durgawai namah || Here are my offerings of water to wash their feet, special rice, incense,

lamp and food platter.

Obeisance pRNAm Pranam

o nbpiœEk nbduEgÑ tBQ mhAEdb o nbpiœEk nbduEgÑ tBQ mhAEdb o nbpiœEk nbduEgÑ tBQ mhAEdb o nbpiœEk nbduEgÑ tBQ mhAEdb mEnArEm| mEnArEm| mEnArEm| mEnArEm| pUjAQ smÙ¹AQ sQg<hY rx mAQ iœdpUjAQ smÙ¹AQ sQg<hY rx mAQ iœdpUjAQ smÙ¹AQ sQg<hY rx mAQ iœdpUjAQ smÙ¹AQ sQg<hY rx mAQ iœd−−−−SÕbir|SÕbir|SÕbir|SÕbir|

Om Nabapatrikey nabadurgey twam Mahadeva manoramey |


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Pujam samastam samgrijya raksha mam Tridasheshwari | Oh the New Durga as Nabapatrika (nine plants),

Oh the favorite of Shiva (Mahadeva),

Please accept all my worship and protect me

Oh the Goddess of ten forms (nine forms described above and Durga).

Divine Entities of Durga BhlZ f§S¡ Abaran puja

The divine entities that encircle the Goddess or the deity are called

Abaran (BhlZ)

Jy BhlZ Jy BhlZ Jy BhlZ Jy BhlZ −cha¡ N−cha¡ N−cha¡ N−cha¡ N−Z−Z−Z−ZiÉiÉiÉiÉ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ejxejxejxejx zzzz Jy BhlZJy BhlZJy BhlZJy BhlZ −ch−a −ch−a −ch−a −ch−a

Cq¡ NµR Cq¡ NµR Cq ¢aù Cq ¢aù Aœ¡¢aù¡jÚ jj f¤S¡jÚ Nªq¡ZCq¡ NµR Cq¡ NµR Cq ¢aù Cq ¢aù Aœ¡¢aù¡jÚ jj f¤S¡jÚ Nªq¡ZCq¡ NµR Cq¡ NµR Cq ¢aù Cq ¢aù Aœ¡¢aù¡jÚ jj f¤S¡jÚ Nªq¡ZCq¡ NµR Cq¡ NµR Cq ¢aù Cq ¢aù Aœ¡¢aù¡jÚ jj f¤S¡jÚ Nªq¡Z Om Abaran devata ganevyo namah |

Om Abarana devatey

Iha gachha, iha gachha, iha tishtha iha tishtha, atradhishtham

Mama pujam grihana || Oh the encircled Divinity you are welcome and accept my offerings

eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o Su¡°u ejxSu¡°u ejxSu¡°u ejxSu¡°u ejx eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o L£°aÑÉ ejxL£°aÑÉ ejxL£°aÑÉ ejxL£°aÑÉ ejx eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o fËi¡°u ejxfËi¡°u ejxfËi¡°u ejxfËi¡°u ejx eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o eEt gEå puEÖp o nË¦°aÉ ejxnË¦°aÉ ejxnË¦°aÉ ejxnË¦°aÉ ejx

Etey gandha pushpey

Om Jayayi, Kirtai, Prabhai, Shrutai

Namah I offer my reverence to the encircled Divinity,

Victory, Fame, Virtues and Progress

o idbYAðr pir}AnAQ nAnArtÃ ibvUi>tAm| o idbYAðr pir}AnAQ nAnArtÃ ibvUi>tAm| o idbYAðr pir}AnAQ nAnArtÃ ibvUi>tAm| o idbYAðr pir}AnAQ nAnArtÃ ibvUi>tAm| }YAEy}YAEy}YAEy}YAEyaÅaÅaÅaÅAQ ibjyAQ intYQ sbÑisiÜ pRdAiynI|AQ ibjyAQ intYQ sbÑisiÜ pRdAiynI|AQ ibjyAQ intYQ sbÑisiÜ pRdAiynI|AQ ibjyAQ intYQ sbÑisiÜ pRdAiynI|

Om dibyambara paridhanam nanaratna bibhushitam |


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Dhyetwam vijayam nityam sarbasiddhi pradayini || I am meditating on the victorious Goddess

Wearing divine dress, decked with different jewelries

And always brings success to all my endeavors.

PUSHPANJALI (Mass offering of flower)

puÖpAÎilpuÖpAÎilpuÖpAÎilpuÖpAÎil Pushpanjali

nm: mih>iGÂ mhAmAEy cAmuEÄ muÄmAilin| aAyur aAErAgY ibjyQ Edih EdbI nmÙ¹uEt| nm: mih>iGÂ mhAmAEy cAmuEÄ muÄmAilin| aAyur aAErAgY ibjyQ Edih EdbI nmÙ¹uEt| nm: mih>iGÂ mhAmAEy cAmuEÄ muÄmAilin| aAyur aAErAgY ibjyQ Edih EdbI nmÙ¹uEt| nm: mih>iGÂ mhAmAEy cAmuEÄ muÄmAilin| aAyur aAErAgY ibjyQ Edih EdbI nmÙ¹uEt| nmnmnmnm: vutEpRt ipSAEcvY r: vutEpRt ipSAEcvY r: vutEpRt ipSAEcvY r: vutEpRt ipSAEcvY r−−−−xxxx¡¡¡¡vYÿ mEhvYÿ mEhvYÿ mEhvYÿ mEhÕÄ¢lÕÄ¢lÕÄ¢lÕÄ¢l| EdEbEvYA mnuE>| EdEbEvYA mnuE>| EdEbEvYA mnuE>| EdEbEvYA mnuE>ÉÉÉÉvYÿ vEyvYÿ vEyvYÿ vEyvYÿ vEyvY rx mAQ sdA| vY rx mAQ sdA| vY rx mAQ sdA| vY rx mAQ sdA|

nm: sîÑ m‰l m‰ElY iSEb sîÑAFÑ sAi}Ek| nm: sîÑ m‰l m‰ElY iSEb sîÑAFÑ sAi}Ek| nm: sîÑ m‰l m‰ElY iSEb sîÑAFÑ sAi}Ek| nm: sîÑ m‰l m‰ElY iSEb sîÑAFÑ sAi}Ek| wEm bRþAiN Ek±mAir ibÕbr©Ep pRsId Em|| wEm bRþAiN Ek±mAir ibÕbr©Ep pRsId Em|| wEm bRþAiN Ek±mAir ibÕbr©Ep pRsId Em|| wEm bRþAiN Ek±mAir ibÕbr©Ep pRsId Em||

e> sc¾dn puÖpAÎil vgbtI EdbI dugÑA¯y nm:|e> sc¾dn puÖpAÎil vgbtI EdbI dugÑA¯y nm:|e> sc¾dn puÖpAÎil vgbtI EdbI dugÑA¯y nm:|e> sc¾dn puÖpAÎil vgbtI EdbI dugÑA¯y nm:| Namah Mahishagni mahamaye chamundey mundamalini |

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