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9 Navratri Rituals you must follow in 2019

August 2, 2019, Sasidhar Darla 1 Comment Filed Under: Blog

Navratri (“nava” i.e. 9 + “ratri” i.e. nights) means “nine nights”. This ritual is observed twice a year, in spring and in autumn. During Navratri, Hindus undertake nine days of fasting and worshipping. The Divine Mother or Devi is worshipped by her own command for nine days and in different forms. This festival is celebrated with various rites and rituals as believed by the devotees and hence, the commencement of all the rituals makes it more auspicious. Here is a list of some popular rituals undertaken for Navratri. 

Ritual 1 – Worshipping the 9 forms of Goddess Durga

Navratri Worship
9 Forms of Durga during Navratri

It is believed that Goddess Durga has 9 forms. All these nine manifestations of the goddess are worshipped during the Navratri and each manifestation has its own significance. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to one goddess each and the devotees worship accordingly. These 9 forms of the goddess are as follows-

  1. Shailputri Mata
  2. Brahmacharini Mata
  3. Chandraghanta Mata
  4. Kushmanda Mata
  5. Skanda Mata
  6. Katyayani Mata
  7. Kalratri Mata
  8. Mahagauri Mata
  9. Siddhatri Mata

Ritual 2 – Ghatsthapana

Navratri Ghatsthapana
Navratri Ghatsthapana

During this religious festival, instalment of a pot in one’s pooja room is meant to be auspicious. This installation of a pot is termed as “Ghatsthapana”. This pot symbolises the universe and is filled with a mixture of seven kinds of grains and covered with coconut.

Ritual 3 – Lightening of Akhand Jyoti

Akhand Jyoti Navratri
The lighting of Akhand Jyoti during Navratri

As the name suggests “Akhand” means uninterrupted and “Jyoti” means light. During this festival, a lamp is lit for nine days continuously and taken care so that it doesn’t go off. Burning of it for all nine days non-stop is said to put an end to negative energies and make the devotees aware of their consciousness. It is also believed that this Akhand Jyoti is the medium through which one worships “Adi Shakti” i.e. Goddess Durga.

Ritual 4 – Sowing of Barley

Barley Sowing Navratri
Sowing of Barley during Navratri Festival

In a pot of sand or copper, barley seeds are sown. Barley is the symbol of first fruit and signifies growth, affluence and abundance. Hence, it is worshipped as well as taken care of all nine days. It is believed that the length of the barley shoots determines the quantum of income and prosperity that a family will have.

Ritual 5 – Offerings to Goddess Durga

Offerings to Goddess Durga
Offerings to Goddess Durga

Different kinds of offerings are made to Goddess during 9 days of Navratri as a token of thanksgiving from the devotees for listening to their prayers and keeping them away from ill happenings. The offerings are in the form of fruits, food, clothes, jewellery, etc.

Ritual 6 – Enchanting of Durga Sapshatti Paath

Reciting of the Durga Sapshatti Paath during Navratri is considered to be extremely auspicious. If not completely one can choose to recite particular Adhyayas as each adhyaya has its own significance. Enchanting the same sanctions the devotee with peace, tranquillity, wealth and prosperity in life.

Ritual 7 – 9 Colours for 9 Days

Navratri Colours 2019
9 Colours for 9 Days of Navratri

All the nine days of Navratri have a colour in their name. All these colours hold certain significance and devotees prefer wearing those nine colours accordingly or as per the day. Those nine colours are as follows – Green, Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow, Indigo, Violet, Pink and clothes with hues of golden.

Ritual 8 – Singing and Dancing

Navratri Garba
Garba and Dandiya are popular dances during Navratri

Singing and dancing during Navratri is now a part of festivity and fun and also a reason to dress up and catch up with your friends. But generations back it was believed and is still believed that singing and dancing in front of the idols of Goddess is auspicious and brings good luck. When goddess observes you to be happy and praising her in this form bestows you with more joy and happiness in life.

Ritual 9 – Kanya Bhoj

Kanya Bhoj Navratri
Kanya Bhoj during Navratri

In Hindu Religion girls from the age group of 1-12 are termed to be as the little goddesses. Hence, on the ninth day, small girls are called over to various people’s houses and then first worshipped and later served with food. Further, they are offered with sweet beetle leaves, chunari, gifts, etc as we offer the goddesses.

Follow all these rituals and your Navratri will be all the more fun, perfect and filled with happiness and prosperity.

Valley of Flowers

September 25, 2019, Sasidhar Darla Leave a Comment Filed Under: Blog, Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand Temples

Valley of flowers is an Indian National Park in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is rich in flora and fauna that includes endangered and rare species of plants as well as animals. This diversity is a representative of a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of Zanskar and Great Himalaya.

Valley of Flowers – Overview

Opening Timings of the Valley8 am – 5 pm
Time required to see the valley4 – 5 hours
Best Time To VisitMid of July to August
Entry Fee20 rupees per person
Nearest AirportJolly Grant Airport
LocationChamoli, Uttarakhand

Furthermore, the valley lies 20 km northwest of Nanda Devi National Park. Moreover, the valley is open for visitors beginning of June till the start of October.

The Uttarakhand State Forestry Department, the national Ministry of Environment and Forests, India are responsible to administer the valley.

What is the significance of Valley of flowers?

This picturesque valley is significantly popular as an amalgamation of 600 different species of flora. Moreover, 62 species of Asteraceae dominate the valley. However, 45 species from the valley are used for medicinal purposes by the villagers. Also, it is home to endangered fauna such as red fox, snow leopard, musk deer, etc.

Moreover, it provides aesthetic pleasure to visitors because of a rich variance of flora growing here. Moreover, on the religious front, it is a popular destination where yogis visit for meditation since ages. Also, locals believe that Gods and fairies inhabited the valley.

Significance of Valley of Flowers
This temple is worshipped across the valley of flowers.

Nanda Devi, the regional peak is worshipped throughout the valley as an epitome of the goddess who is believed to be one of the incarnations of Goddess Durga.

What are the timings of Valley of Flowers?

TimingsFrom
Open8 am
Close5 pm

What is the history of Valley of flowers?

The history of this valley traces back to 1931, prior to which it existed in seclusion. Hence, In 1931, three British mountaineers namely, Frank S. Smythe, Eric Shipton and R.L. Holdsworth lost their way while coming back from Mount Kamet. Fortunately, they came across the place which was full of flowers. Hence, they named it ‘Valley of flowers’.

History of Valley of Flowers
He is one of the mountaineers who discovered the Valley of Flowers.

In 1980, the Government of India declared Valley of Flowers as a national park under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, for the conservation of its flora and fauna.

The valley also is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

How to reach Valley of flowers?

Here’s how to reach the place:

  • Air: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport. It is 284.6 km away from Govindghat.
  • Train: The nearest railway station is Rishikesh. It is at a distance of 273 km from Govindghat.
  • Road: Buses to Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmere Gate. From there, one can avail buses or taxis to Govindghat. One has to complete a trek of 16 km from there to this divine valley.
Reaching Valley of Flowers
After Govindghat, one has to trek to reach this beautiful valley covered in flowers.

Where to stay near Valley of flowers?

Some of the places where one can stay near Valley of flowers are:

  • Hotel Heaven: The hotel offers all the modern facilities to its guests. Moreover, backed by a team of skilled professionals, the property ensures that all needs of guests are fulfilled timely.
  • Hotel Sudarshan Palace: This Hotel provides all luxurious to its guests. Moreover, both interiors, as well as the exteriors of the place, are a complete charm. Also, it is quite budget-friendly.
  • Shri Krishna Palace Hotel: This accommodation in Chamoli features a total of 36 well-maintained and spacious rooms. Additionally, this hotel in Chamoli provides a hygienic and comfortable stay.

What are some places to visit near Valley of flowers?

Some of the places one can visit near Valley of flowers is:

  • Hemkund Sahib: Hemkund Sahib (Formerly Gurudwara Shri Hemkund Sahib Ji) is a Sikh place of worship in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The place is dedicated to the tenth Guru of Sikhism- Shri Guru Gobind Singh.
  • Badrinath Temple: Badrinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. Devotees believe that the statue of the Deity Lord Vishnu placed inside the temple is self-manifested. Also, it is a part of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand.
  • Narsingh Temple, Joshimath: It is an ancient temple for Lord Narsimha, the fourth incarnation of Vishnu. Since the temple is a part of ‘Sapt Badri’, it is also popular as Narsingh Badri Temple.

Sringeri Temple Timings – Jagadguru Darshan, Annadanam Timings

March 9, 2020, Sasidhar Darla 8 Comments Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Sringeri

What are the timings of Sringeri Temple?

Here are the darshan timings of Sringeri Temple:

Darshan Open Time Close Time
Morning 6:00 AM 2:00 PM
Evening 4:00 PM 9:15 PM
Jagadguru 10:30 PM 12:30 PM
Pooja 8:30 PM 12:30 PM
  • All the other Temples inside the Sharada Matha Complex – 8:30 AM to 7 PM.
  • Sri Vidyashankara Temple and Sri Torana Ganapati Temple – 7 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Sri Malahaneekareswara Temple – 8:30 AM to 7 PM.

What are Jagadguru Darshan Timings?

On the days when Jagadguru is available, you will get a chance to meet him twice a day.

  • Morning Hours: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Evening Hours: 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Shree Chandramouleshwara Pooja: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Chandramouleshwara Pooja performed by Sri Jagadguru: 8:45 PM to 10 PM

Sringeri Temple Dress Code

We advise everyone to wear decent cotton clothes during summers (March to Mid-June). The rains start from June onwards when one should wear full sleeves as well as jackets. One must also carry blankets and bedsheets in winters as it gets quite cold here in winters.

Notes/Tips:

  • The timings mentioned above might change on festivals/special days.
  • Under the leadership of Sri Sharada Peetham, a dining hall popular as “Sri Bharathi Theertha Prasada” is near the Temple. As per Sringeri temple timings, serving of food takes place in the afternoon between 12:15 PM to 2:30 PM and at night between 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM.
  • A few private restaurants are also available near the Temple Complex. The cuisine offered is mainly South Indian.
  • The best time to visit Sringeri temple is October to March because the weather is pleasant.

Here is everything you want to know about Sringeri Temple

  1. Sringeri Temple Timings and Dress Code
  2. Aksharabhyasam in Sringeri Temple
  3. List of all temples inside Sringeri
  4. Sringeri Temple History
  5. Sringeri Temple Sevas
  6. Festivals celebrated in Sringeri
  7. Sringeri Temple Accommodation
  8. How to Reach Sringeri Temple?
  9. Places to visit near Sringeri

Kudroli Temple Darshan Timings

June 25, 2019, Sasidhar Darla 1 Comment Filed Under: Blog

Here are the Kudroli Temple Darshan Timings

6 AM to 9 PM. Open on all days of the week. It usually takes 30 minutes for darshan. The temple is located in Mangalore.

How to reach Sringeri Temple?

August 2, 2019, Sasidhar Darla Leave a Comment Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Sringeri

Here is the best way to reach the Sringeri Temple:

  • Air – The Mangalore airport is the nearest airport to Sringeri Temple.
  • Train – Shimoga as well as Kadur are the railway stations nearest to the temple.
  • Road – The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses are available from all major towns and cities in Karnataka like Bengaluru, Mangalore, Udupi, Mysore, Shimoga, as well as Dharmasthala.

Sringeri Temple route from Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital of the State of Karnataka and is also the nearest metroplitan city to the temple. It is present 320 kilometres away from Sringeri. One can travel between these places using airways, railways as well as roadways.

Here’s how to reach Sringeri temple from Bangalore:

  • Air – One can fly from Bangalore International Airport to the Bajpe International Airport at Mangalore. There are regular buses available from Mangalore to Sringeri temple.
  • Train – One can easily take a train from Bangalore to Mangalore or Shimoga.
  • Road – The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates regular buses from Bangalore Bus Station.

Here is everything you want to know about Sringeri Temple

  1. Sringeri Temple Timings and Dress Code
  2. Aksharabhyasam in Sringeri Temple
  3. List of all temples inside Sringeri
  4. Sringeri Temple History
  5. Sringeri Temple Sevas
  6. Festivals celebrated in Sringeri
  7. Sringeri Temple Accommodation
  8. How to Reach Sringeri Temple?
  9. Places to visit near Sringeri
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