Chaitra Navratri 2026, First Day – Maa Shailputri

Form of Shailputri
On the first day of Navratri, the first form of Goddess Durga, Shailputri, is worshipped. As the daughter of the King of Mountains, Himalaya, she is known as Shailputri. She is considered the reincarnation of Goddess Sati, who had sacrificed her life in the Yajna of Daksha Prajapati. Maa Shailputri rides on Nandi the bull, holding a Trident in her right hand and a Lotus in her left hand. She is regarded as the presiding deity of the entire Himalayan region.
Spiritual Significance
Worship of Maa Shailputri awakens the Muladhara Chakra of the devotee.
The Muladhara Chakra is the first stage of Yogic practice, which grants stability, inner strength, and spiritual power. Through devotion to Maa Shailputri, the devotee attains patience, discipline, and determination.
Method of Worship
1. Take a holy bath in the morning and wear clean red or yellow clothes.
2. Place a wooden platform and spread a red cloth over it, then establish the idol or picture of Maa Shailputri.
3. Write “शं” with saffron (Kesar) and place the Manokamna Pūrti Gutika (wish-fulfilling bead).
4. Perform Kalash Sthapana and light an unbroken lamp of ghee.
5. Offer red flowers, a red chunri (cloth), and fragrant incense to the Goddess.
6. Meditate upon Maa and chant the following mantra –
Mantra
  ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डाय विच्चै ॐ शैलपुत्री देव्यै नमः।
7. Offer the flower in hand along with the Gutika at the feet of the Goddess.
8. Offer pure ghee as bhog (sacred offering).
9. Chant the mantra 108 times with devotion.
Stotra Path
प्रथम दुर्गा त्वम् हि भवसागर: तारणीम्।
धन ऐश्वर्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
त्रिलोकजननी त्वम् हि परमानंद प्रदीयमान्।
सौभाग्यारोग्य दायिनी शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
चराचरेश्वरी त्वम् हि महामोह: विनाशिनी।
मुक्ति भुक्ति दायिनीम् शैलपुत्री प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
Results of Worship
Worship of Maa Shailputri brings good health and well-being.
Offering cow’s ghee grants blessings of vitality and freedom from ailments.
The devotee receives stability, inner strength, and success in life.
Her worship removes fear, anxiety, and insecurity from one’s life.
On the first day of Navratri, worshipping Maa Shailputri marks the true beginning of the devotee’s spiritual journey.
This initial worship fills life with new energy, confidence, and divine power.
Heartfelt Greetings on Chaitra Navratri 

(Dr Ashok Pandey,Spiritual Healer, Vastu Consultant and Astrologer Pune - +91-7574885030, +91- 9425006196)