1.
Navratri's first day honors Goddess
Shailputri
, symbolizing
purity
and
tranquility
.
2.
Shailputri, the daughter of Himalaya, carries a
Trident
and
Lotus
,
riding a Bull
.
3. Devotees offer prayers,
Flowers
, incense, and
Lamps
to seek her
Blessings
.
4.
She represents
action
and
vigor
, depicted by the color
yellow
.
5.
Shailputri's Trident and Lotus symbolize
strength
and
purity
.
6
. She is regarded as
Sati's
(Shiva's first wife) reincarnation and is also known as
Hemavati
.
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7.
Her significance lies in bestowing blessings for a
harmonious
start to
Navratri.
8.
Chanting Mantra:
Om Devi
Shailaputryai
Namah
.
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