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    Sep 30, 2025
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    Maha Ashtami Vrata

    महाअष्टमी व्रत

    विशेष अडियो

    Nine Debis of Nabaratri

    Today, on Maha-Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, the nine forms of Goddess Durga - Shailaputri, Bramhacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri - are worshiped.


    Today, the eighth form of Durga is worshiped according to the rules and regulations of Mahagauri. Nine small stones are worshiped next to the urn established as Ganesha by offering offerings, fruits, etc. to the installed idols of the goddess.

    What is done is Mahasthami?

    The urns and Jamara established according to the Vedic tradition on Ghatsthapana is worship today. Today, at midnight, at the beginning of Navami, a special worship of the goddess is performed. The worship of weapons and equipment of the Nepal Army and Police is also done according to the rules and regulations and traditions. Today, special worship of Bhadrakali is also performed. Sati Devi burns herself in the fire pit as she cannot hear the condemnation of her husband Mahadev from the mouth of her father Daksha Prajapati. At the same time, knowing this, Bhadrakali appeared as Mahakali on the same day.

    After performing the rituals of Mahagauri and Bhadrakali in the form of Shakti, it is customary to offer goats, chickens, ducks, etc. as an offering.


    Debate of Bali Pratha (Animal Sacrifice)

    There has been widespread protest against the practice, with animal rights groups and the international civil society condemning the practice. Non-violence is certainly a good thing, but along with civilization, people have defined the practice and logic of eating meat in their way.

    Whether it's the Hindus' Dashain, or the Christians' Christmas and Thanksgiving turkey birds, or the Muslims' Eid-ul-Fitr goats, we've come to see that human civilization has brought carnivorous customs along with some religions and cultures. It has been found that there has been a decrease in the number of offerings. Especially in Dashain, the custom of cutting the goat and feeding meat to the guests was seen as respect and prestige.


    In Sanskrit, Vali means to give up anything. Today, we too can make a vow to become a good human being by sacrificing our anger, passion, jealousy, and pride. Happy Maha Ashtami to all.

    Kalratri

    Kalratri

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    ॐ देवी कालरात्रि नमः

    What does Goddess Kalaratri look like?

    On this day, special worship of Goddess Durga in the form of Kalaratri is performed. She is dark-complexioned (black in color), has three eyes, and four hands. In her four hands, she holds a sword and a torch, while the other two hands are in terrifying posture and in the gesture of granting fearlessness (abhaya mudra). As she breathes, flames of fire emanate. It was this very Goddess who destroyed the demon Raktabija, who had the power to revive himself from every drop of blood that fell to the ground.

    कालरात्रि स्तुति मन्त्र ।।


    या देवी सर्वभूतेषु माँ कालरात्री रूपेण संस्थिता

    नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः।।


    अर्थात्

    कालरात्रि देवीकी रूपमा सर्वत्र विराजमान माता अम्बे !

    म तपाईँलाई कोटी–कोटी प्रणाम गर्दछु, मलाई शक्ति दिनुहोस् ।।

    Mother Ambe, enthroned everywhere as the Goddess Kalratri!

    I salute you, give me strength.

    Gorakhkali Puja

    गोरखकाली पूजा

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    Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.The glory of Gorakhnath Baba, a unique devotee of Baba Machindranath, is special in the Sanatan community of Nepal, India and all over the world.

    Gorkha, the district of origin of Shah dynasty kings adjacent to the name of Baba Gorakh, and Gorakhkali temple have special importance in the former royal family of Nepal. It should be remembered that in the history of Baba Gorakh, the Gorakh palace and dynasty as well as the Gorakh temple in Pashupati's mrigasthali forest and Baba's 15-year meditation there are also connected.


    It has been a tradition for hundreds of years to bring Jamara to Kathmandu on Phulpati day in this Gorakhkali temple. In the post-republic years, such customs have not been given much attention, although the importance of Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali Devi in ​​the protection of Nepalese land has been incomparable Nepali people need more blessings of Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali Devi to protect cows.

    Did you know about "Gorakhkali Puja" before reading this article?

    Gorakh Sandesh (Message)

    Gorakh message

    Guru Gorakhnath says - "The journey of the temples and shrines is Suno Yatra" meaning the pilgrimage of the temples etc. are spiritually meaningless, equal to zero, soulless – unless we are able to spread love to every being in this cosmos.


    देवल जात्रा सुंनि जात्रा, तीरथ जात्रा पाणीं ।

    अतीत जात्रा सुफल जात्रा, बोलै अमृत वाणी


    Yes, the role of temples is very important in terms of religion and culture, but if there is a pilgrimage but there is no faith, there is no emotion and there is no devotion, then what is the use of just doing a "deval pilgrimage"? Do not worship people who worship idols! Run to temple but can't make the house a temple! Worshiping the deity of the temple but unable to awaken divinity in himself! Offering fruit, offerings, etc. to the deity made of stone in a small area and complex, but not accepting that the divinity resides in every human, animal and bird! And unable to serve! Seeing such religious pretentiousness, Guru Gorakhnath made a sharp satire in Khadi language (Prakrit language, folk language, rural language). Glory be to Baba Gorakhnath and Gorakhkali Bhagwati forever.

    This day is considered especially sacred and energetic. Worshiping Shakti (power) on the day of Ashtami yields significant benefits. On Bhaumashtami, there is a tradition of worshiping and offering devotion to Goddess Gorakhkali. At the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha, devotees gather in significant numbers today for special worship. Bhaumashtami Vrat also involves the worship of Mars (Mangal) and the performance of rituals for planetary peace.Followers of Sanatan Dharma observe and commemorate every festival in their unique ways.

    Bhaumashtami Vrata

    Bhaumashtami Vrata

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    शुद्धे तिथौ च शुभे दिव्ये, अष्टम्यां व्रतमाचरेत्।

    देवीं दुर्गां समाराध्य, पापं नश्यति तत्क्षणम्॥


    On the pure and auspicious occasion of Aṣṭamī, one should observe the vrata. By worshiping Goddess Durga, all sins are destroyed instantly.


    Bhaumashtami is the name given to Ashtami that falls on a Tuesday.

    This day is considered especially sacred and energetic. Worshiping Shakti (power) on the day of Ashtami yields significant benefits. On Bhaumashtami, there is a tradition of worshiping and offering devotion to Goddess Gorakhkali. At the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha, devotees gather in significant numbers today for special worship. Bhaumashtami Vrat also involves the worship of Mars (Mangal) and the performance of rituals for planetary peace.Followers of Sanatan Dharma observe and commemorate every festival in their unique ways.During Bhaumashtami Vrat, the worship of Mars (Mangal) and rituals for planetary peace are particularly performed.


    On Bhaumashtami, there is a special tradition of worshiping and offering devotion to Goddess Gorakhkali. Devotees gather in large numbers for special worship at the Gorakhkali temple in Gorkha today.


    As with other vrats, there is a practice of waking up early in the morning, bathing, singing devotional songs, performing rituals, and studying and internalizing sacred scriptures. Best wishes to everyone on this year’s Bhaumashtami!

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