Chandika Devi Puja
Thursday, Apri May 2, 2024 -
Wishing you a blessed Thursday - Sai Nitya Seva.
I shall not permit harm to befall my devotees.
Chandika Devi Homam - $126
Prasadam - Homa Raksha, Blessed Saree, Kumkum
Significance of Chandika Homam: Chandika Devi, also known as Chandi or Chandika, SHE represents the fiery, destructive Power of Shakti and is often associated with the goddess Durga. She also revered as Astadasa Bhuja Mahalakshmi (Goddess Maha Lakshmi with 18 arms).
The name “Chandi” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Chand” which means “tear apart.
The Goddess Chandi is described as “She Who Tears Apart Thought. “She tears apart our thoughts that feed the ego, and thoughts that take us off of our path.
Chandika Navami is observed on Krishna Paksha Navami on Chaitra Masa as per Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu Calendars. It is also observed in Bhadrapada month as per some other calendars. Chandika devi or Ma Chandi is believed to be the divine combination of Maha Kali Maha Saraswathi and Maha Lakshmi. Chandika is another form of Mahadevi, similar to Durga. She is also known by various other names, such as Kaushiki, Katyayani, Asthadasabuja Mahalakshmi, and Mahishasuramardini. Kaushiki is another name for Chandika, emphasizing her cosmic power.
Katyayani is to her lineage from the sage Katyayana. Asthadasabuja Mahalakshmi describing her as the eight-armed form of Mahalakshmi.Mahishasuramardini the goddess who vanquished the demon Mahishasura.The Navarna Mantra or Navavarna Mantra associated with Chandika is significant in Shakti worship. It is customary to chant this mantra while reciting the Devi Mahatmya and Chandi homam. Nivasam (Abode): Chandika is believed to reside near Kailasa in a place called Mahakal.
Chandika Devi’s worship is a powerful spiritual practice that connects devotees to divine feminine energy.
Chandi Maa is worshipped as three stones in Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu and Kashmir.
Thousands of devotees come here for prayer and darshan on Navaratri every year in this sacred Chandika temple. Let’s all pray to Mata Chandika for her divine grace and protection.
Jai Sairam!
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