PaperDabba News Desk: October 04, 2024
The Sharannavaratri celebrations are in full swing across the country. Goddess Durga is worshipped as Gayatri Devi at Vijayawada’Vijayawada’sdri on the festival’s second day. Devotees have gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the Goddess. Long queues have formed at the temple from early morning, with devotees eager to offer their prayers.
Significance of Gayatri Devi Worship
Today holds special significance as the Goddess is being worshipped as Gayatri Devi. On this day, chanting the Gayatri Mantra is considered highly auspicious. Priests recommend that all devotees recite the mantra, which is believed to bring peace of mind and spiritual awakening. Today’s offering of Kanakambara (yellow chrysanthemum) flowers to the Goddess is said to yield positive outcomes. The Kanakambara flower is thought to enhance spiritual energy and bring good fortune.
Special Pujas for the Goddess
The Sharannavaratri festivities began in full grandeur at Indrakeeladri yesterday. Temple authorities have made all necessary arrangements for devotees, ensuring a smooth experience. Due to the strict regulations this year, entry into the sanctum sanctorum is not permitted. However, devotees perform their special pujas in the temple’s outemplesises.
Significance of the Prasadam
On Gayatri Devi’s daredevil day, coconut rice is distributed as prasad to the devotees. This prasadam holds great spiritual significance and is considered to be highly sacred. Priests explain that consuming this prasadam brings both health benefits and spiritual grace. Those who perform the special pujas and partake of the prasadam are believed to be blessed by the Goddess with divine energy.
As part of the ongoing Sharannavaratri celebrations, devotees are flocking to Vijayawada’s Indrakeeladri temple for the darshan of Gayatri Devi today. Reciting the Gayatri Mantra and offering Kanakambara flowers during the puja holds special significance. Priests are distributing coconut rice as prasadam, believed to enhance spiritual strength.
