Maa Brahmcharini

Pooja items :

1. Picture or image of Maa Brahmcharini
2. Durga Sapthashati book, Devi's armour
3. Water in a kalash, mango,leaves,coconut
4. Roli, moli, chawal, paan, beetle nut.
5. Cloves, cardamom, sindoor, abhir, gulal
6. Dhoop, deepak, matchsticks
7. Flowers white or pink, such as hibiscus, lotus, roses and belpatr leaves
8. Fruits of five types such as pomegranate and sweets such as laddoo and peda
9. Panchpatra containing spoon and water, pata, mat to sit (Aasan)

Panchamrit- making Vidhi :
Take a little raw cow milk and small amount of curd, shakkar, honey, and ghee.
Wash the place of pooja with water and gangajal. Place some grains of wheat on betle leave, put on the ground and place water-filled on kalash on it. Insert five joined mangoe eaves in the kalash and, then, place a coconut on it. Tie moli in the kalash-neck. Light up a Deepak there and keep it lit till the pooja lasts. Light up some dhoop too there.

Place Maa Brahmcharini on beetle leaves in front of you. Concentrate your mind on Maa Brahmcharini and worship her step by step chanting following mantras:
Dadhanakara Padmabhyam akshamala kamandalam!
Devi prasidathu mayi brahmacharinya nuththama!!

Atma-pooja :
Perform 'Atma-pooja' for self-purification with the following mantra:
Om Apavitrah Pavitro Va Sarvavastham Gatoapi Va,
Yah Smrait Pundarika Aksham Sa Vahy Abhyantarah Shuchih
Meaning: whoever contemplates on Vishnu gets purified physically and mentally.

Tilak and Aachman:
Tilak is considered auspicious mark and Aachman is considered helping washing off sins committed by action, thought, and speech.
Apply Tilak on your forehead and do 'Aachman' (drinking of holy water after accepting it in your palm) with the following mantra:
Om Keshavaya Namah,
Om Narayanaya Namah,
Om Madhavaya Namah, Om Govindaya Namah
Meaning: I bow to thee Keshav, I bow to thee Narayan, I bow to thee Madhav, I bow to thee Govind.

Sankalpa:
To achieve the purpose of the pooja, do sankalpa (resolve) by taking a little water in hand and saying your wish in mind to Maa Brahmcharini.

Aawahan:
Pray to invite Maa Brahmcharini with the following mantra:
Aagachha Tvam Mahadevi ! Sthane Chatra Sthira Bhav.
Yavata Pujaam Karisyami Tavata Tvam Snidho Bhav.
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha.
Brahmcharini devimaawahayami. Aawahanartheye Pushpaanjali Samarpayami.
(Offer flowers to Maa Brahmcharini)

Aasan:
After Dhyan and Mantras, Pray and offer:
Om sarvmangal mangaleye shivesarvaarth sadhike,
Sharneye Traymbake gauri Narayani Namostute.
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha.
Aasanarthey Pushpani Samarpayami.
(Offer flowers)

Paadha:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha. Padayoh Paadham Samarpayami.
(Offer water to Mother's Shri Charan)

Aasan:

Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha. Hastyoh Arghya Samarpayami. (Offer Chandan,Pushpa and Akshat mixed water)

Aachman:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha. Aachamanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Karpoor mixed water)

Aasan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Snanartham Jalam Samarpayami.
(Offer GangaJal for Bath)
Snananga Aachaman Snanantey Punrachamaniyam Jalam Samarpayami.
(Offer water for aachman)

Dugdha Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha DugdhaSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Cow-milk for Bath)

Dadhi Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha DadhiSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer curd made from cow milk for bath)

Ghrit Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha GhritSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Gou-Ghee for Bath)

Madhu Snan:

Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha MadhuSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Honey for Bath)

SharkaraSnan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha SharkaraSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer sugar for Bath)

Panchaamrit Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha PanchaamritSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Panchaamrit for Bath)

Gandhodak Snan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha GandhodakSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer MalayaChandan and Agaru mixed water for Bath)

ShudhodakSnan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha ShudhodakSnanam Samarpayami.
(Offer Holy Water for Final Bath)

Aachman:
ShudhodakSnanante Aachamaniyam Jalam Samarpayami.
(Offer water for Aachaman)

Vastra:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Vastropavastram Kanchukiyam ch Samarpayami.
(Offer sarees or moli)

Aachman:
Vastranante Aachamaniym jalam Samarpayami

Shobhagya Sutra:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha ShobhagyaSutram Samarpayami.

Chandan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Chandanam Samarpayami.

Haridrachurna:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Haridraam Samarpayami.

Kumkum:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Kumkumam Samarpayami.

Sindoor:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Sindooram Samarpayami.

Kajal:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Kajjalm Samarpayami.

Durvankur:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Durvankuraan Samarpayami.

BilvaPatra:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha BilvaPatram Samarpayami.

Abhushan:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Abhushnaani Samarpayami.

Pushpamala:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Pushpamalam Samarpayami.

Nanaparimaldraviya:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha NanaparimalDraviyaani Samarpayami.

Shobhagya Patika:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Shobhagyapatikam Samarpayami.

Dhoop:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Dhoopmaaghrapayami.

Deep:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Deepam Darshyami.
(Show deep to mother and wash your hand)

Naibaidha:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Naibaidham Nivedyami.
Aachman: offer aachaman

Rituphal:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Rituphalani Samarpayami.

Tammbul:

Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Tammbulam Samarpayami.

Dakshina:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Dakshinaam Samarpayami.

Aarti (Kapoor and Baati):
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Karpooraratirkyam Samarpayami.

Aarti :Maa Brahmcharini

Jai ambe Gowrii maiyaa, Jai shyaamaa Gowrii
Nishadina tumako dhyaavata, Hari brahma shivjii,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 1

(Meaning: Victory to mother Gowri, Victory to the dark colured Gowri, Who is being daily meditated by, Vishnu, Brahma and Lord Shiva, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Maang sinduur viraajat, Tiko mriga madako
Ujjvalase do nainaa, Chandravadaniko

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 2

(Meaning: With Vermillion in your parting of hair, Made with musk from the deer, You have two shining eyes, In your moon like face, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kanaka samaan kalevar, Raktaambar raaje, Raktapushpa galamaalaa, Kantan par saaje,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 3

(Meaning: With the golden body colour, Wearing blood red silks, Your neck is decorated by a necklace and, A garland of blood red colour flowers, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kehari vaahana raajata, Khadaga khappara dhaari,
Sura nara muni jana sevata, Tinake dukha haari,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 4

(Meaning: You ride on the splendid lion, And hold a sword and a skull in your hands, And are served by Devas, men and sages, Whose sorrows, you drive away, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kaanana kundala shobhit, Naasaagre motii Kotika chandra divaakara, Sam raajata jyotii,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 5

(Meaning: You shine with ear studs on your ears, And a pearl on the tip of your nose, And shine like billions of suns and moons, And create a great halo of radiance, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Shumbha nishumbha vidaare, Mahishaasura ghaatii
Dhuumra vilochana nainaa, Nishidina madamaatii

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 6

(Meaning: Oh killer of Shumbha and Nishmbha, Oh slayer of Mahishasura, Your eyes are dark with rage, On killing of Dhoomralochana, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Chanda Munda Sanhare Sonith Bheeja Hare, Madhu Kaidabha dou Maare, Sur Bhayaheen kare,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 7

(Meaning: Oh killer of Chanda and Munda, Oh killer of Raktha Bheeja, You killed the twins Madu and Kaidaba, And drove away the fear of devas, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Brahmaanii rudraanii, Tuma kamalaa raani Aagama-nigama bakhaanii, Tuma shiva pataraani,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 8

(Meaning: You are Brahmani and Rudrani, You are Goddess Lakshmi living on a lotus, You are praised by Vedas and Shastras, And you are the queen of Lord Shiva, Say victory to mother Gowri.
Chausatha yoginii gaavat, Nritya karata bhairon,
Baajata taala mridanga, Aura baajata damaruu,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 9

(Meaning: Sixty four Yoginis are singing, Lord Bhairava is dancing, The mrudanga is playing, And also the big drum is playing, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Tuma ho jaga kii maataa, Tuma hii ho bhartaa,
Bhaktan ki dukha hartaa, Sukha sampati kartaa,

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 10

(Meaning: You are the mother of universe, And you are the one takes care of it, You put an end to the sorrow of devotees, And you are the one who gives pleasure and wealth, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Bhujaa chaara ati shobhita, Vara mudraa dhaarii
Mana vaanchita phala paavat, Sevata nara naarii

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 11

(Meaning: You have four glowing hands, With one hand raised in blessing, You fulfill all the desires of the mind, Of those men and woman who do your service, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Kanchana thaala viraajata, Agaru kapuura baatii
Mala ketu mein raajat, Kotiratana jyotii

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 12

(Meaning: In the decorated plate which shines, Are kept incenses like Camphor and agarbathis, When they are lit and placed before you, They shine like billions of gems, Say victory to mother Gowri.)
Maa ambe ki Aarthi jo koi nar Gave,
Kahat Shivananda swami, sukha sampati pave.

Bolo Jai Ambe Gowri. 13

(Meaning: Shivananda Swami tells you, That the man who sings this offering to mother, Would get all pleasures and wealth. Say victory to mother Gowri.)

Pradikshna:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Pradikshnaanm Samarpayami.

Mantrapushpanjali:
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Mantrapushpanjalim Samarpayami

Namaskar:
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shanti rupena sansitha
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, shakti rupena sansthita
Ya devi sarva bhutesu, matra rupena sansthita
Namastasyai, namastasyai, namastasyai, namo namaha !
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha Namaskaraan Samarpayami.

Kshma Yachna:
Aawahanam Na Jaanami Na jaanami Tav archanam, Pujaam ch na jaanami Kshamattam Parameshwari.
Mantrahinam Kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Sureshwari, Yattpujitam Maya Devi Paripuranm Tadastu me.
Shri Jagadambaye Brahmcharini Devye Namha KshamaYachanam Samarpayami

Arpna:
Aum Tattsad Brahmarpanmastu,
Vishnave Namh, Vishnave Namh, Vishnave Namh.
!! OM Brahmcharini Maiya Rakhsa Karo !!
!! OM Bhavatarani Devi Rakhsa Karo !!
!! OM Nav Durga Namah !!
!! OM Jag-Jana-ni Namah !!