Naam Sankalp Hawan
It is a powerful ritual is believed to invoke Maa Durga’s blessings of peace, prosperity, protection, and fulfillment of desires, while also cleansing negativity from life.
🕉️ A sacred fire ritual performed by pandits, offering oblations in the devotee’s name.
🕉️ How it is done: Devotees share their Name and Gotra, which are recited in mantras during the hawan, while sacred offerings are made into the fire.
🕉️ Why it is important: The hawan purifies the environment, removes negativity, and invokes Maa Durga’s blessings for peace, prosperity, and protection.
🕉️ Symbolizes surrender of ego and devotion, connecting the devotee directly with the divine.
🕉️ Considered especially powerful during Navratri for fulfilling wishes and ensuring spiritual upliftment.
✨Divine blessings – It is believed to invoke Goddess Durga’s grace and blessings.
✨Fulfillment of wishes – Devotees believe sincere Prarthana brings peace, prosperity, and the fulfillment of heartfelt desires.
✨Strength & protection – Goddess Durga is worshipped for Shakti (power), and Puja is a way to seek her protection against obstacles and evil forces.
Maa Mangla Gauri Temple – Gaya, Bihar
🟡 Significance:
Maa Mangla Gauri Temple is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas in India, making it one of the holiest sites for Goddess worship. It is believed that the breast of Goddess Sati fell here, symbolizing nourishment, motherhood, and divine energy.
🟡 Location:
The temple is situated on Mangla Gauri Hill in Gaya, Bihar, overlooking the sacred Phalgu River.
🟡 Spiritual Importance:
Mentioned in ancient texts like the Padma Purana, Agni Purana, and Vayu Purana.Devotees believe that worshipping Maa Mangla Gauri brings marital bliss, fertility, prosperity, and protection from misfortune.It is a prominent pilgrimage spot during Navratri and is visited alongside the famous Vishnupad Temple in Gaya.
