Navratras, the nine days in which we worship the nine forms of Maa Durga. She is the epitome of supreme feminine powers, strength, and courage. In these nine days, we worship the Navdurga and ask for her blessings. Each goddess is known for their primal powers. Durga is the mother of the world and to impress her, gemstones is often suggested as a method by Vedic astrologers.
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The auspicious energetic gemstones will help you get the blessings of the Devi Maa. Know which Navratan you should be offering to goddesses or wear during Navratras.
Day 1 - Maa Shailputri
Mantra for Day 1 - Vande Vanchhitlabhay Chandrardhkritshekhram. Vrisharudham Shuldharam Shailputri Yashswinim.
Maa Shailputri is said to be the daughter of the mountains and is also known by the names Parvati, Hemavati and Sati Bhavani. She is said to be the daughter of King Himalaya. The meaning of Shailputri is also a daughter of mountains. She have a crescent moon on her forehead and have no weapons. She represents the essence of a daughter and represents warmth, purity and divinity.
To get her blessings, you can wear pearls and emeralds. Pearl relaxes the mind and gives a calming effect. Its a stone of the Moon, and it is said that Lord Shailputri controls the central nerve or Sushumna Nadi, so Pearl can help with that.
Another stone that you can wear is the deep dark green emerald, which is known to bring fortune, prosperity and communication abilities to the person.
Day 2 - Maa Brahmacharini
Mantra for Navratri Day 2 - Dadhanakara Padmabhyam akshamala kamandalam, Devi prasidathu mayi rahmacharinya nuththama.
Maa Brahmacharini is the second form of Goddess Durga. This is the form in which the goddess worshipped Lord Shiva and did the Tapsaya to get to marry him. This form of Durga, Brahmacharini, recognises wisdom, intellect and spirituality.
Best stones for Navratri Day 2 are Cats eye stone and yellow sapphires.
Cat’s eye gemstone is the stone of intuition and divinity. It helps the person stay on the right path and connect with the divine energies. It will help the person focus better during meditation as well as will help to attain Moksha.
Another gemstone is Yellow Sapphire, which is the stone of knowledge and intellect. The stone increases memory powers and enhances the person's creativity as well. The stone is also known to bring fortune and wealth to the wearer.
Day 3 - Maa Chandraghanta
Mantra for Navratri Day 3 - Pindaj Pravrarudha Chandkpasrkaryuta. Prasidam Tanute Mahyam Chandrghnteti Vishruta.
The third day is devoted to Maa Chandraghanta, which is the married form of Mata Parvati. She represents the fierceness and devotion of being a wife to Lord Shiva. She has weapons which mark the win of good over evil. This form of Maa symbolises action, honour, energy and growth.
The best stones to get her blessings will be ruby, garnet, and red coral.
Ruby is the stone of the Sun and represents fierceness and boldness. It is believed that it brings it wearer passion, love, leadership and power.
Garnet protects the wearer from negative energies and brings the person vitality and grace.
Red Coral is the stone of marital bliss. It removes the conflicts between couples and bring them love, understanding and harmony.
Day 4 - Maa Kushmanda
Mantra - Vande Vance hit Kamarthe Chandrarghkrit Shekhram, Singhrudha Ashtbhuja Kushmanda Yashswini.
The fourth form of Maa Durga is Maa Kushmunda. Ku means little, Ushma means warmth, and Amnda means egg. Together this form represents the journey of a wife becoming a mother - a mother-to-be. She is the creator of the universe since she is about to give birth to new life. She blesses you with childbirth and marital bliss.
The blessings and warmth of the Maa can be brought to you by Opals and diamonds. Both of these gemstones are said to protect the wearer from negative energies like evil eye, bad omens, evil spirits, black magic and others.
Also, the gems can bring you self-confidence, love, luxurious lifestyle and creativity.
You can also wear white sapphire or white zircons, since they are the substitutes of diamond.
Day 5 - Maa Skandamata
Mantra for Day 5 - Sinhasangata nityam padmashritkardvya , Shubhdastu sada Devi Skandmata Yashswini.
The fifth form of Maa Durga is Maa Skandmata. As the name suggests, this form is the mother of Sakand or Kartikeya. When Mata Parvati gave birth to Sakand, che was called Sakandmata. She has four arms, which represents how she handles being a mother with two hands (as she is holding baby Karitkeya, who has six faces) and the rest of her responsibilities with the other two.
This form of Durga will bless you with love, affection, and stability along with motherhood. You can wear sapphires to get her blessings like blue sapphires or yellow sapphires. Sapphires are the stones of fortune and wealth but also of good luck and better relationships. Plus, sapphire gemstones keep the individual who wears them health, both physically and mentally.
Day 6 - Maa Katyayani
Day 6 Mantra - Swarnagya chakra sthitam shashtam Durga Trinetram. Varabhit Karam shadgpadmdharam katyayansutam Bhajami.
On the sixth day, Maa Katyayani, who is the angry form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped. In this form, she destroys the demon Mahishasura. She beheads him kills him, and tells the world what women can do when pushed to her extremes.
As per Vedic astrology, ruby and red coral are the stones which denote this avatar. Ruby is the fierce stone that gives you power and strength. It brings one inner power and authority plus self-confidence. Red coral, on the other hand, brings determination and focus. It also increases willpower and vitality.
Day 7 - Maa Kalratri
Day 7 Mantra - Karalvadnam ghoram muktkeshi chaturbhjam. Kaal Ratrim karalikaam divyam vidyutmala vibhushitam.
Maa Kalraatri is worshipped on the seventh day of the Navratri. She is the avatar who destroyed the demons Sumbha and Nisumbha, among many others. She have protected humanity ferociously and so is known as the protector of the universe. Her blessings will remove any of your fears and help you overcome the struggles of life.
Blue sapphire is the gemstone for the Day 7. Sapphire blue is a stone that will protect you from evil energies. It will guard you from misfortune and mishappenings as well as keep you shielded from the negative influences of others. It will also lessen stress and anxiety and bring you peace and fortune. It is said to be the best stone for people in business.
Day 8 - Maa Mahagauri
Day 08 Mantra - Purndu Nibha Gauri Somchakrasthitha Ashtham Mahagauri Trinetram. Varabhitikaran Trishul Damrudharan Mahagauri Bhajem.
Maa Mahagauri is the eighth form of Goddess Durga, which represents the Maha form, the big form of Mata Parvati. She is the one who is worshiped for her pure heart. It is said that she blesses the wearer and let go of their mistakes. Also she is said to be the one who women worship for the life of their husbands.
To get her blessings, you can wear White sapphire or Pearl. White sapphire brings you devotion and purity of heart. It brings you inner peace and gives you harmonious relationships.
Pearl is the stone of the Moon that brings you calmness. It reduces anger in a person and helps them be more patient and serene.
Day 9 - Maa Siddhidatri
Day 9 - Savrnavarna Nirvanchakrasthitha Navam Durga Trinatram. Sakh, Chakr, Gadha, Padam, Dhara Sidhidatri Bhajem.
The last day of The Navratri is spent worshiping Maa Siddhidatri. Siddhi means supernatural power, and Datri means Giver. It is the highest form that a woman can reach. The highest stage at which she becomes the one who can fulfil all your desires.
You can wear an emerald or cat's eye to get her blessings. Emerald will bring you prosperity and growth as well as give you mental clarity, helping you be more focused.
Cat eye, on the other hand, will increase your intuition and connect you with divine powers. This stone, also known as Lehsuniya will give you self-esteem and confidence and will protect you from negative energies.
To Conclude
Navratri are the nine most divine and auspicious nights of the year in which we celebrate Maa Durga and her nine forms. Good Food such as Prasad, Garba Dance, Prayers, Worshiping, people all over India use different methods to get the blessings of Mata Rani. Wearing and offering gemstones is one of them. You can use the powers of the gems to pray with more focus and connect to divine powers.
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