Navarathri-2024|Package 3( Days 6-9) 9th,10th & 11th(3rd Oct to 12th Oct)

Navarathri Significance

The importance of Navratri is to give devotion to Goddess Amba (Durga), who is said to live in various forms. These Goddesses are believed to be known as "Shakti" as the tales narrate their power over killing of demons.
Navratri literally means “nine nights.” These nine nights are counted from the day after new moon day or Amavasya. These first nine days of the lunar cycle are considered feminine. This is a special time for Devi, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati are seen as three dimensions of the feminine

Those who aspire for strength or power, worship forms of the feminine like Mother Earth, Durga or Kali. Those who aspire for wealth, passion, or material gifts worship Lakshmi.Those who aspire for knowledge, dissolution or the transcendence of the limitations of the mortal body worship Saraswati or the moon.

The nine days of Navratri are classified according to these basic qualities. The first three days are dedicated to Durga, the next three to Lakshmi, and the last three to Saraswati. The tenth day, Vijayadashami, signifies the triumph over all these three aspects of life.

Archana at Temple For 3 days( Saraswathi)- All 3 Days Archana For Saraswathi

 1st Day Yoga Saraswathi- Ammankudi Temple
2nd Day Anuradha Kramana Saraswathi-Udaiyarkoil
3rd Day Saraswathi - Kandiyur Temple

1) Another unique shrine is that of Yoga Saraswathi. Generally the Goddess of Learning appear with a veena in hand. Since She is in the meditative posture (Yoga), She does not hold a veena. Local people offer special prayers before enrolling their children in schools.
2) She is the Divine Mother who blesses us with success in advanced technical fields such as atomic energy, medicine, computers, technology, engineering, physics, chemistry, astronomy, metallurgy and so on in this Kali Yuga.
3) According to legend, Lord Brahma was once very arrogant and vain. He considered himself to be the greatest among all the gods. He also caused a lot of miseries to the other celestial gods (Devas). The celestial gods approached Lord Shiva for help. Upon their request, Lord Shiva took the form of a hunter (“Vaduga”) and removed Lord Brahma’s fifth head using his trident. Lord Brahma then realized his mistake and pleaded to Lord Shiva for forgiveness.Goddess Saraswathi prayed to Lord Shiva here to bless her with “Mangalya Pakyam” (long life for her husband) which the lord is believed to have granted.

Archana At Prthyangira Temple at Kumbakonam on Durgashtami Day 10th Oct-24

Ayyavadi It is believed that the Pancha Pandavars (Ayvar) worshipped Maha Prathyangira Devi here and hence the name. As we travelled along the Banks of the Kaveri river we crossed few Mayanabhoomi(grave yards) and reached this temple. It was mentioned in the compound walls of this temple that the temple is in middle of such MayanaBhoomis(surrounded by grave yards- to be more specific,Cremation grounds (as Hindus cremate)) in all 8 directions and so was asked not to speak bad words.
Lord Shiva here is named as Agastheswarar and the Goddess is Dharmasamvarthini. After the darshan of Shiva and Ambal we went to worship Prathyangira devi. There is separate Sannadhi for Maha Prathyangira Devi. The Goddess has the face of the Lion, wears cresent moon on her head, and has weapons in her had. The priest served us Kumkum Prasad and flowers. The Goddess Prathyangira is also Named as Aparajitha (The one who can never be Won, the Goddess of Vistory).

Significance mentioned in the temple There are few facts mentioned to have happened here in this place

1) It is believed that Lord Krishna prayed Prathyangira Devi here along with his wives and was blessed with the child “Pradhyumnan”
2) It is believed that the Sage Agasthya worshipped the Goddess and gained more power
3) It is believed that the Pandavas worshipped the goddess here and regained their kingdom
4) The Banyan tree here is set to have 5 types of leaves. (We did not have a chance to lookas it was dusk)
5) Indrajith (alias Meganathan), the son of Ravana is believed to have performed the Nikumbala (red Chilli )Yaga to Win Lord Rama. This Yaga was disturbed by Laskhmana and Hanuman. Else, Indrajith would have gained more power to defeat Rama
6) It is believed that Sugreeva, the king of Apes received long life defeating death doing this Nikumbala Yaga

11th Oct-24:- On 9th Day Archana to Saraswathi at Koothanoor SaraswathiTemple

The place Koothanur is known as “ Thiriveni Sangamam” which is a confluence of river Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswathi. This temple is very very ancient and is the only exclusive temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi in the whole state of Tamilnadu .
One can pray “Goddess Maha Saraswathi “of this temple for abundant knowledge, good education, excellence in - Music, Arts, Science and last but not the least Wisdom.
Devotees can perform Pujas and Abishekam to the Goddess here before admitting their wards in schools as well as before or during the exam time to receive her blessings.

Saraswathi Ashtakam Chanting followed by Saraswathi Homa 9th Day (2 Priests) 11th OCT- 5:00PM - LIVE

Saraswati Homam is specifically done for the students and working professionals to improve their academic ranking and to boost their career life by getting the blessings of Saraswati devi. She is the personification of intelligence, memory power, logic and reasoning skills. Achieve success in literary pursuits, academics and other spheres of learning with the blessings of the Divine Mother who can remove all obstacles in your path to success. You can feel the positive vibrations from the homam resonate through your being, uplifting your creative abilities. Bring out the best from within yourself and be an inspiration for others to achieve their true potential.

Kumkumarchana to Mahameru on last 3Days

Kumkum Archana to Maha Meru - Removes Obstacles and Offers Health & Wealth The Mahameru has the answer to all problems. Offering kumkum or vermilion to Maha Meru removes obstacles and opens path to a happy, healthy and wealthy life. It brings success to business, removes vastu and planetary doshas, removes negative effect of planet, gives name and fame and overpowers negativity and enemies.