Aadi Masam – Tamil Month Aadi
Aadi Masam is the fourth month in Tamil Calendar and Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night time of Gods, begins in the Aadi month. Numerous unique Tamil prayers and festivals are also observed during Aadi month on this auspicious month.

In some regions newly married couples stay separate during Aadi month. This is because in earlier days it was considered that if a woman conceives (get pregnant) in Aadi month, she will deliver in March or April the hottest months. This would put the life of mother and child in danger. But this custom is not followed by many people today.
Dakshinayana Punyakalam, the night of Devas, begins on the first day of the month Aadi. The sun changes its direction during this period and next six months is the night time of the gods and ends with Uttarayan in January. Due to this reason, no auspicious events are held in the month.

Numerous rituals are held in Aadi month:
Tuesdays in the month Aadi is highly auspicious and is referred as Aadi Chevvai.

Fridays in the month is dedicated to Goddess worship and is known as Aadi Velli.

The Karthigai Nakshatram day in Aadi month is observed as Aadi Karthigai and is dedicated to Muruga.

Aadi Amavasai or no moon day in the month is dedicated to performing rites dedicated to dead ancestors.

Aadi 18 Perukku a festival associated River Cauvery is observed on the 18th day of Aadi month.

Another important festival in the month is the Andal Pooram dedicated to Shri Andal an ardent devotee and Sri Ranganatha.

Varalakshmi Puja, a popular observance by women, is also observed in the Aadi month. The Friday that comes before the Full Moon, or Pournami day, of Aadi month is chosen to perform Varamahalakshmi Puja.

Nine Forms Of Mata Durga Devi

Mata Shailputri – First Durga :
Mata Shailputri is a daughter of ‘Parvata raju’ (mountain king) – Himalaya / Himvanth. She is the first among nine avatars of Durga. In her previous birth, she was ‘Sati Bhavani Mata’, the daughter of King Daksha. Mata Shailputri, also known as Parvati – Hemavati, got married with Lord Shiva. On the first day of Durga Navratri, she is worshipped. Mata Shailputri holds a ‘Trishul’, a weapon, in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand. She rides on bull. She has pleasant smile and blissful looks.

Mata Brahmacharini – Second Durga :
Mata Brahmacharini is the second Durga Shakti. Brahmacharini is the goddess who performed ‘Tapa’ (penance) (Brahma = Tapa , Charini = Performer ). Ma Brahmacharini’s idol is very gorgeous. She holds a rosary in her right hand and Kamandal in left hand. She is also called as ‘Uma’ and ‘Tapacharini’. She performed penance to get married with Lord Shambhu (Shiva). She is worshipped on the second day of Navratri.

Mata Chandraghanta – Third Durga :
Mata Chadraghanta is the third Shakti. She is very bright and charming. She has golden colored complexion. She has three eyes to watch ‘Triloka’ (three worlds). In her ten hands, she holds Trishul, Gadha, Sword, Chakra, Kamandal, Lotus, Bell, Arrow, Bow etc. weapons. She rides on Lion and ready for going in war to fight. She is considered as an image for bravery. The horrible sound of her bell terrifies all demons and danavas. She is worshipped on the third day of Navratri.

Mata Kushmanda – Fourth Durga :
Mata Kushmanda is the fourth Shakti. She shines brightly with a laughing face in all ten directions as the Sun. She controls whole Solar system. In her eight hands, she holds several types of weapons in six hands and a rosary and a lotus in remaining hands. She rides on Lion. She likes offerings of ‘Kumhde’, hence her name ‘Kushmanda’ has become popular. Kushmanda Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri.

Ma Skanda Mata – Fifth Durga :
Skanda Mata is the fifth Shakti. The daughter of King Himalaya (Himvanth), after observing panance got amrried with Lord Shankar (Shiva). She had a son – ‘Skanda’. Skanda is known for his courage and is a leader of the army of Gods. Skanda Mata is considered as a deity of fire. She holds Skanda in her lap. She rides on Lion. In some sources, she is pictured – seating on lotus. She has three eyes and four hands. She holds lotuses in two hands. Devotees worship Skanda Mata on the fifth day of Navratri.

Mata Katyayani – Sixth Durga :
Mata Katyayani is the sixth Shakti. Rishi Katyayan observed a penance to get Jaganmata as his daughter. She blessed him and took birth as his daughter on the bank of river Jamuna for getting Lord Krishna as a husband. She is considered as prime deity of Vraj mandal. Ma Katyayani has three eyes and four hands. She rides on Lion. Katyayani Devi is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri.

Mata Kalratri – Seventh Durga :
Mata Kalaratri is the seventh Shakti. She is dark and black like night, hence she is called as ‘Kalratri’. Her hairs are unlocked and sha wears a necklace which is shining like lightning. She has three eyes and four hands. Her eyes are bright and wide opened. She spills out fire from her nostrils. Her vehicle is donkey. She holds a sharp Sword in her right hand. She blesses her devotees with her lower hand. She holds a burning torch in her left hand. She makes her devotees fearless with her lower left hand which is in fearless pose. As she blesses her devotees with prosperity, she is also called as ‘Shubhamkari’. Kalratri Devi is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri.

Mata Maha Gauri – Eighth Durga :
Mata Maha Gowri is the eighth Shakti. She is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. Maha Gauri looks as white as moon and jasmine. She is a girl of eight years old. She has white clothes and ornaments. She has three eyes and four hands. Her vehicle is bull. Her above left hand is in fearless pose and she holds ‘Trishul’ in her lower left hand. Her above right hand has tambourine and lower right hand is in blessing mudra.

Mata Siddhidatri – Ninth Durga :
Mata Siddhidatri is the ninth Shakti. Maha Shakti gives all the eight siddhis – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva and Vashitva. According to ‘Devi Puran’, the supreme God Shiva got all these siddhis by worshipping the supreme Goddess Maha Shakti. With her gratitude, his half body has become of Goddess, hence Lord Shiva’s name ‘Ardhanarishvar’ has become famous. According to some sources she drives on Lion. Other sources say, she is seated on lotus. Siddhidatri Devi is worshipped by all Gods, Rushis, Muniswaras, Siddha yogis, and all common devotees who want to attain the religious asset. Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped on the ninth and final day of Navratri.

Nine Days of Navratri

'Nava-ratri' is one of the most important Hindu festivals in the country. It is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm all over the country. It is celebrated twice a year -once in Chaitra (March-April) and the other in Ashwin (September-October). Navartra literally means 'nine auspicious nights'. It is actually the worship of the Goddess of power in order to seek her protection from any possible kind of threat and calamities that may destroy the peaceful life of people on earth. As she is the goddess of power, she is believed to have the power of creation, preservation and destruction.

Nine Days Navaratri Celebrations
Navaratri is separated into sets of three days i.e. into three sets. These sets are made in order to adore different facets of the supreme goddess. On the initial three days, the Goddess is invoked as the supreme powerful force called Durga. Goddess Durga is meant to all our contaminations, evils and defects. On the next three days, she is worshipped as the mother of spiritual wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, She is the one who is considered to have the power of showering on her devotees with the blessings of never-ending wealth. In the final set of three days, the Goddess is worshipped as the goddess of wisdom, Saraswati. The one is responsible for spiritual enlightenment and overall success in life.

She is also worshipped under nine different names for the nine days in Navratri. Every day, she assumes a new character, a new look and a new duty. She is worshipped as Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Maha Gauri and Siddhidatri. For the initial six the Pooja celebrations are limited to home. The celebrations acquire a festive form since the seventh day when the festivities of Navratri surround the atmosphere.

First Day Pooja
The first form of Goddess Durga is called Shailputri . She is considered the daughter of the Himalayas. She is a form of Shakti, the consort of Lord Shiva.

Second Day Pooja
The second form of Goddess Durga is known as 'Brahmacharini'. Her name is derivative of the word 'Brahma', which means 'Tapa' or penace. She is also a form of Uma or Parvati, a form of Mata Shakti.

Third Day Pooja
On the third day the goddess is worshipped as Chandraghanta. She is the symbolic representation of beauty and bravery.

Fourth Day Pooja
Kushmanda, is the form of the goddess which is worshipped on the fourth day. It is believed that Kushmanda is the creator of the entire Universe and she has created the entire Universe by her laugh.

Fifth Day Pooja
On the fifth day, the form of Goddess is called Skand Mata. She is actually called so because she is here represented as the mother of Skanda, the chief warrior of the Gods army.

Sixth Day Pooja
On the sixth day, the goddess is worshipped as Katyayani. Seated on her vehicle lion, Katyayani has three eyes and four hands.

Seventh Day Pooja
On the seventh day, the Goddess is worshipped as 'Kalratri'. As the name suggests, Kalrati is as black as a dark night. She has four hands, she is meant to make the devotees fearless.

Eighth Day Pooja
On the eight day, the Mata Rani is worshipped as 'Maha Gauri'. She is considered to extremely beautiful, white like snow and accessorized with white colored ornaments. She represents calmness and exhibits wisdom.

Ninth Day Pooja
On the ninth day, Durga is worshipped as Siddhidatri. It is believed she consists of all the eight siddhis. She lives on lotus and is worshipped by all the Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Sadhakas and Yogis.

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