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
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