Shaktism : An Introduction - Dr Veenus Jain

<p>Shaktism – Worship of Goddess Shakti &nbsp;&nbsp;Shakta refers to ‘worship of Goddess Shakti’. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shakta Dharma is the science of cultivation of power. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Its followers also consider the Shakta religion as old as the ancient Vedic religion. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The followers of Shakti are often called ‘Shaktas’. &nbsp;</p> <p>• On the first day, devotees worship the daughter of the mountain, Goddess Shailputri.</p> <p>&nbsp;• On the second day, they worship Brahmacharini, the unmarried avatar of Goddess Parvati.&nbsp;</p> <p>• The third is dedicated to Chandraghanta.&nbsp;</p> <p>• The fourth day, devotees worship Goddess Kushmanda who is said to be the creative power of the universe.&nbsp;</p> <p>• Fifth day is for Goddess Skandamata.&nbsp;</p> <p>• On the sixth day, devotees worship warrior Goddess Katyayani.</p> <p>&nbsp;• On the seventh day, Goddess Kaalratri is worshipped.&nbsp;</p> <p>• The eight day is for Goddess Mahagauri&nbsp;</p> <p>• The ninth day is dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri.&nbsp;</p> <p>• On the last day, Vijaya Dashmani is celebrated when the idols are carried in processions and then immersed in water &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Diwali, &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Durga Puja, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Kali Puja, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Minakshi Kalyanam , &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Ambubachi Mela,</p> <p>&nbsp;#Shaktism #Navratra #Durgapuja</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/venus-jain3/message