What are your plans for this Navratri!!

I would like to thank Corallux, Gayatri and Meeta for posting.

Dear Ladies
I have been trying to find out why we keep kolu. I even asked here in this forum and have asked many ladies i know. However i decided to keep kolu this year first time . In the process i discovered the joy of planning with my family , everyones involvement, ideas frm my son ,my sons excitement inviting friends, cooking and serving food...
the list is ofcourse enless. so this is probably the reason why.

hi achitra,

I dont know if i am right or wrong. but i feel...the golu/arrangement of dolls is a representation of the durbaar of mother goddess. Infact in good old days, the mahishasura-mardhini..in the 9 avataars was depicted..

now with change of time, availability and other factors...the golu, the dolls in golu have changed....

But, i also like your explanation. all the best for your first one (am i right?).

happy navarathri.............

hi chitra,

You are absolutely right, and also some more to add. Those days no entertainment or recreation items like t.v, internet and so on.

1. entertainment purpose,

2.Strict time to do pooja, chanting slokhas.....other devotional works

3.Encouraging art and handicraft talents, {arranging parks or some other themes we can do along with God and Goddess dolls}

4. Opportunity for the children to sing songs, chanting slokhas,

5. Visiting friends houses, relatives houses,....vize versa

6.Business for dollmakers.

7. Chances to take dhals and grains.

8. Refreshing friendships .

9.Time to hear and watching dances and stories like dramas related "valli thirumanam,panchali sabatham.................."

I believe this also ..........to celebrate Navaratri and keeping kolu.

regards

SHREESUNDARAM

Hi friends, During this period i want to share some slogas with you DURGA DEVI SUKTHAM
Om Namo devyey mahadevyey shivaayey satatam namaha ! Namaha prakruthyey bhadraayey niyathaaha pranathaha sma thaam !! 1 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu vishnumaayethi shabditha ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 2 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu chetane thya bhidheeyathey ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 3 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu buddhirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 4 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu nidraarupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 5 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu kshudhraarupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 6 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu chaayaarupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 7 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu shaktirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 8 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu thrishnaa rupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 9 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu kshaanthirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 10 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu jaathirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 11 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu lajjarupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 12 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu shaanthirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 13 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu shraddhaarupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 14 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu kaanthirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 15 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu lakshmirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 16 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu vritthirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 17 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu smrithirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 18 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu dayaarupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 19 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu thrishtirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 20 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu maathrurupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 21 Yaa devi sarvabhootheshu bhraanthirupena samsthithaa ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !! 22 Chithirupena yaa kritsnam yethadh vyaapya sthithaa jagath ! Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namasthasyey Namo Namaha !!

regards

SHREESUNDARAM

Hi Shreesundaram,

That was a beautiful piece of work, a good guide to people who do not know what "Durga Devi Sukhtam' is but is mentioned in all posts....
God will bless you....

Dear Shanthi
I always enjoy reading your replies. Its nice to hear different points of view. yes this is my first time and i was writing based on experiences.
totally agree with you and will let you know how it goes.

Shreesundaram
I absolutely enjoyed reading your reply. You have outlined in such an interesting manner and each line seems the correct one too. As I am getting ready ?? very slow progress, i think its true since it does become a family affair and its really nice. I think im late doing this as my son is 13 but better late than never. What do you think?

Dear Friends,
Please go through
Navarathri Shlokas (daily chanting)
Navaratri Shlokas (Durga)
Navratri Shlokas (Lakshmi)
Navaratri Shlokas (Saraswathi)
Shakambari Sthothram
This is, incase, you have missed it.
I am planning to post articles on Durga, Lakshmi, Sarasvati & Lalitha.
Love,
Chithra.

Hi Chits,
Your post of shlokas is very helpful for all devotees.