Maa Mahagauri

Pooja items :

1. Picture or image of Maa Mahagauri
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 Mahagauri on beetle leaves in front of you. Concentrate your mind on Maa Mahagauri and worship her step by step chanting following mantras:
Chandrahaasojhwala karaa Shardhula varavaahana !!
Katyayani shubham dadyath devi danava ghathinee !!

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 Mahagauri .

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

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

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

Aasan:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Madhu Snan:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aachman:
Vastranante Aachamaniym jalam Samarpayami

Shobhagya Sutra:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha ShobhagyaSutram Samarpayami.

Chandan:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Chandanam Samarpayami.

Haridrachurna:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Haridraam Samarpayami.

Kumkum:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Kumkumam Samarpayami.

Sindoor:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Sindooram Samarpayami.

Kajal:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Kajjalm Samarpayami.

Durvankur:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Durvankuraan Samarpayami.

BilvaPatra:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha BilvaPatram Samarpayami.

Abhushan:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Abhushnaani Samarpayami.

Pushpamala:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Pushpamalam Samarpayami.

Nanaparimaldraviya:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha NanaparimalDraviyaani Samarpayami.

Shobhagya Patika:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Shobhagyapatikam Samarpayami.

Dhoop:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Dhoopmaaghrapayami.

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

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

Rituphal:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Rituphalani Samarpayami.

Tammbul:

Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Tammbulam Samarpayami.

Dakshina:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Dakshinaam Samarpayami.

Aarti (Kapoor and Baati):
Chati Katyayaani ki Aarti

Aarti :Maa Mahagauri

Athvin MahaGauri Jagjaaya
Jai Mahagorri jagat ki maya, Jai Uma Bhawani, Jai Mahamaaya !!
Haridwar Kankhal ke passa, Mahagorri tera wahan niwasa !!
Chandrakali aor Mamta Ambein, Jai shakti jai MA Jagdambein !!
Bheema devi Vimla Mata, Koshiki Devi jag vikhayata !!
Himachal ke ghar Gorri roop tera,
Mahakaali hai sawroop tera !!
Sati 'SAT' hawan kund mai tha jalaya,
Ussi dhuye (smoke) ne roop KAALI banaya !!
Bana dharm singh jo sawari main ayya,
To Shankar ne Trishul apna dikahaya !!
Tabhi MA ne Mahagorri naam paaya,
Sharan anne wale ka sankat mittaaya !!
Shaniwar(Saturday)ko jo teri Pooja
karta hai, MA bigrda kaam uska sudharata hai !!
Yah padne wale, bolo soch kaya rahe ho,
Mahagorri MA teri harad ki jai ho !!!

Durgaji ki Aarti
(With meaning in English)
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.) Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Karpooraratirkyam Samarpayami

Pradikshna:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri Devye Namha Pradikshnaanm Samarpayami.

Mantrapushpanjali:
Shri Jagadambaye Mahagauri 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 Mahagauri 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 Mahagauri Devye Namha KshamaYachanam Samarpayami

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

Mool (main) Mantras for Navaratri:
1. 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!

2. Sarva mangala maangalye shive sarvaartha saadhike.
Sharanye trayambake Gauri, Narayani namosthute

3. Namoh devyai mahadevyai shivayai satatam namah
Namah prakrutyai bhadraayai niyataah pranataahsma taam

4. Annapoorne sadapoorne shankarah praanavallabhe
Njana vairaagya sidhyardham bhikshaam dehi cha parvati

5. Om Dum Durga-ye Namah

6. Aim hreem Kleem Chamundaye Vichchay

7. Aim Hreem Kleem Chamunday Vichchay, Om glon hrun kleem ju saha, jwala-ye jwala-ye, jwull, jwull prajwull prajwull, aim hrem kleem chamunda-ye vichchay, jwalam hung sung lung kshum phut swaha.

Maa Durga Mantra for Marriageable Boys:
Patneem Manoramaam Dehi Manovratanusarineem !!
Tarineem Durg Sansara Sangarasya Kulodbhavaam !!
Unmarried boys should recite this prayer thirty six thousand times to get to marry to the girl he desires.