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Jai Maa Shailputri

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  On the first day of Navratri, devotees of Maa Durga worship Maa Shailputri, known to be a form of Parvati and a reincarnation of Sati. Here's all you need to know about the Goddess, the significance of Day 1, puja vidhi, timing, samagri, mantra, and more. Maa Shailputri, one of the Navadurgas, is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Maa Shailputri is one of  the Navadurgas and the provider of fortune  and prosperity. Devotees hail her as mother nature and pray for their spiritual awakening. Additionally, the Goddess governs the Moon, provider of all fortunes. It is believed that any bad effect of the Moon can be overcome by worshipping her. On the first day of the nine-day festival of Navratri, devotees of Goddess Durga worship Maa Shailputri and seek blessings for the well-being of their families. They begin the auspicious occasion with Ghatasthapana or Kalash Sthapana. During the Ghatasthapana puja, a pot is installed at a sanctified place at home, and a lamp is kept lit in