ನವಚಂಡಿ ದಸರಾ ದೀಪಚಕ್ರ ಆರಾಧನೆ -ದಿನ 1 | NAVACHANDI DASARA DEEPA CHAKRA ARADHANA DAY 1-Ep2224 11-Oct-2026

Sairam, On the first day of Navaratri, Markandeya Rishi has recommended to do puja of Shri Maha Chandi. Chandika devi is a combination of 3 forces: Itcha Shakti (Lakshmi), Kriya Shakti (Kali) and Gyana Shakti (Saraswati). This has been beautifully elaborated in the 700 shlokas of Devi Mahatme by Markandeya Rishi. Materials for doing the 1st day pooja & Deepa Aradhana: 1. Arisini/Turmeric/Haldi 2. Kumkuma 3. Akshathe (colored rice) 4. Chandan / Gandha 5. Cotton wicks / Gejje vastra 6. Tambula / Beetle leaves 7. Adike / Betel nut 8. Coins 9. Copper plate / bowl (Arghya patra) 10. Copper glass (pancha patra) 11. Copper/ brass spoon (Uddharane) 12. Plate to perform Arati 13. Hand bell (Ghanta) 14. mud lamp 15. Deepa Oil 16. Cotton wicks to light the lamp/diya 17. Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) 18. 5 types of fruits 19. 5 types of flowers 20. Rangoli powder 21. Plates and bowls 22. mud lamps - 4 Nos 23. Coconut 24. Match box Procedure: a. Draw the chakra as shown in the image (watch episode) Note: Perform this chakra at the center of the house 1. Maha Saraswati (proton) - Gives knowledge, concentration & wisdon to Chandika Devi 2. Maha Lakshmi (neuton) - Gives prosperity, success & richness 3. Maha Kali (electron) - Gives willpower, and removes negativity & obstacles 4. Maha Chandi (Centre - Nucleus) - Gives protection and makes impossible things possible b. Do Sankalpa - Just pray the Jaganmata (Chandika) devi to resolve all problems in life. c. Light each deepa. While lighting, do dhyana (meditate to invoke her) chanting mantras as: OM MAHA SARASWATYAI NAMAH OM MAHA LAKSHMIYAI NAMAH OM MAHA KALIYAI NAMAH OM CHANDIKA DEVIYAI NAMAH d. Perform 16 varities of pooja (Shodashopachara) in the below sequence to all devis starting from 1, 2, 3, and 4 Dhyana / Avahana: Meditating on the form of the deity and inviting them into the sacred space with akshata. Padya: Offering water to wash the feet by taking a spoon of water, showing it to the devi and from pancha patra to arghya patra Arghya: Offering scented or pure water to wash the hands Achamana: Offering water for ritual sipping and internal purification Mahuparkam: Offering juice to Devi Asanam: Offering a dedicated seat (asana) for the deity through akshata Snanam: Offering bath Vastra: Offering clean clothing or fabric to the deity in the form of Cotton wicks (Gejje Vastra) Yajnopavita: Offering the sacred thread (upavita) through Akshata Abharanam: Offering ornaments to Devi through Akshata Gandha: Applying sandalwood paste Akshatam: Offering colored rice to the Devi Haridra + Kumkuma - Offering haldi and kumkum over the gandha Pushpa: Offering fresh flowers or flower garlands. Archanam: Chanting the respective mantra for 108 times, perform pooja to each with kumkum and putting it on a beetle leaf or a small plate. 1. OM AIM HREEM KLEEM MAHASARASWATYAI NAMAH 2. OM AAM AADILAKSHMIYAI 3. OM KLEEM HUM HREEM DAKSHINA KAALIKE KLEEM HUM HREEM SWAAHAA 4. OM HRAAM HREEM HROOM MAHAA CHANDIYAI NAMAH Dhoopam: Offering fragrant incense smoke. Deepam: Lighting a traditional oil lamp or diya as arati Naivedyam: Offering consecrated fruits to each devi Tambulam: Offering betel leaves, betel nuts (paan-supari), and dakshina/coins. Dhoopam: Offering fragrant incense smoke. Neerajanam (Aarti): Waving a camphor or multi-wick lamp in devotion. Pradakshina & Kshama Prarthana: Performing symbolic circumambulation. Pray for removing all problems you have in life and give peace and prosperity. Sit in front of the deepas/lights and pray. You may get a darshana of the devis through the deepas. Deepa/Jyoti is special energy that gets invited without any special avahana or invitation. Benefits: Adilakshmi 1. Gives peace and prosperity 2. Helps continue the ancestral rituals that were followed for growth of clan. 3. Financial stability and security 4. Fulfils the main purpose/intension. Maha Saraswathi: 1. Enhances concentration, grasping power and memory in children for study. Helps to excel in competitive exams. 2. Excel in fine arts like music, dance, literature, etc and improves creativity. 3. Gives great oratory skills. 4. Removes doubts, ignorance and leads to a good path & great life. 5. Clears disturbed mind and cures mental diseases. Dakshna Kali 1. Removes the fear of death and ignorance 2. Removes negative energies affecting spiritual progress for a sadhaka, resolves enmity and any black magic effects. 3. Frees from bondage to lead spiritual life. 4. Removes unexpected accidents and cures diseases. 5. Gives strength and improves will power. Maha Chandi 1. Pacifies enemies and removes negativity. 2. Success and fame 3. Good health, protection & removes danger to life of entire family. 4. Richness & all desires fulfilment. 5. Removal of curses and sins. Spiritual progress Take prasada (all family) Visarjana - Clear the entire pooja place or keep the chakra and deepas as is and do the next day pooja and reuse. If missed, do on Vijayadashami. Thanks.. Sairam