Nilachakra

Today is Mahalaya Pitrupakshya Shradha

Jaya Jagannath,

Today the 18th of Sep is celebrated as Mahalaya the auspicious occasion on advent of Maa Durga, seven days prior to the great Durga Puja. Ritual of the day is an invocation or invitation to mother goddess Maa debi durga, the goddess of supreme power to descend on earth

Being unable to tolerate cruelty of the demon king Mahisasura against the gods, the gods plead Lord Vishnu to annihilate the demon. The Trinity power of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara (Shiva) merged together to shape a powerful female form with ten arms, Goddess Durga or ‘Mahamaya’, the Mother of the Universe who embodies the primeval source of all power. The gods then bestow upon this Supreme creation their individual blessings and weapons. Armed like a warrior, the goddess rode a lion to battle with the Mahisasura. After a fierce combat the Durgatinashini killed the demon king with her trident.

Mahalaya Pitru Paksha Shraddh is observed today and dedicated to Shraddh rituals to Pitru devatas or dead ancestors to attain salvation and bless us with harmony and prosperity.

Team Nilachakra pray Mahisa Mardini Devi Durga to bless everyone with the power to fight and conquer against all odds in the society. On this auspicious day please do not forget to have a divine visit to Lord Jagannath Temple at your vicinity. Jaya Jagannath.

Regards
Team Nilachakra