The holy time of Chaitra Navratri is a special festival of worship of Goddess Shakti. On the fifth day of Navratri, Goddess Skandamata is worshiped, who is considered the goddess of prosperity, children and motherhood, while the sixth day is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. On this occasion, we are talking about the three prominent goddesses of Vindhyachal, from whom a divine triangle is composed. These three goddesses are the form of Goddess-Mata Vindhyavasini in the form of Mahalakshmi, Mata Kali, who killed Raktasura, and mother Ashtabhuja, a symbol of knowledge power.
Three goddesses of Vindhyachal
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Goddess Vindhyavasini (in Mahalakshmi form)
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Mata Kali (Mahakali form)
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Goddess Ashtabhuja (Mahasaraswati form)
The philosophy of these three Shaktiswaroopa ladies has special significance. During Navratri, devotees throng these Shaktipeeths in Vindhyachal in Mirzapur.
Vindhyanchal: A divine power triangle
Goddess Vindhyavasini is seated in the north-east direction of Vindhya mountain. There is a temple of Mata Kali in the south direction, and Goddess Ashtabhuja is situated in the west direction. In the center of this triangle, the center of energy and faith is formed, which gives it the form of a vibrant Shaktipeeth.
Goddess Kali: The saga of Raktasura Slaughter
According to the scriptures, when the demon named Raktasura created terror in the Vindhya region, Goddess Durga took the form of Chandi and killed her. The statue of Goddess Kali is now located at the same place, whose face is open towards the sky. This form is a symbol of that valor of war. Here the Langur, who wanders around the temple, is considered a special messenger of the mother.
Goddess Ashtabhuja: Sri Krishna’s sister and Mahasaraswati’s form
According to the legend of the Dwapara Yuga, when Kansa tried to kill Vasudev and Devaki’s daughter, the girl left her hand and flew into the sky and predicted that she would die at the hands of the eighth child of Devaki. The same girl was later established on the Vindhya mountain and today is known as Ashtabhuja Devi. He is considered the form of Mahasaraswati.
Devi Sharda and Alha-Udal’s saga
The famous Sharda Devi temple of Maihar is located in Bundelkhand part of Vindhya region. This is the place where Veer Alha and Udal’s heroic stories are born. It is believed that Goddess Sharada gave Alha a boon of immortality. Even today, Alha’s stand and broken sword in the Maihar temple is kept as a symbol of reverence.
Mysterious worship of midnight
The most mysterious thing associated with this temple is that when the doors of the temple are closed at night, the sounds of bells come at midnight, the scent of incense sticks spreads and the mysterious voices of the dip from the pond are heard. When the doors of the temple open in the morning, the mother gets fresh lotus flowers, which are found only in the same pond. All these indications indicate that the first worship of Goddess Sharada is still performed.
Amar Alha in folklore
The folklore of Bundelkhand suggests that when Udal attained Veeragati, Alha took a break from the war and buried his sword in the temple of Devi. It is said that Alha did not know till then that he had the boon of immortality from the Goddess. Even today there are monuments of Alha and Udal around the Maihar temple.
Confluence of power, devotion and mystery
The Sharda Devi temple of Maihar is considered to be the 52nd Shaktipeeth of Devi Shakti. It is believed that the necklace of Maa Parvati fell here, which gave its name Maihar. The mysterious events and divine atmosphere here not only attract devotees, but this place has been the center of faith and miracle for centuries.
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