Navratri Maha Navami Madurai Meenakshi Tirth Special Meenakshi Sundareshwar Puja and Navadurga Tila Puja for Blessing Of Bliss In Relationship And Prosperity In The Household
In Sanatan Dharma, Navratri holds special significance as the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during these nine days. Each day of this auspicious occasion is dedicated to a specific form of the Goddess. The ninth day of Navratri or Navami, is considered very important. Worshipping Maa Parvati during Navratri is considered highly auspicious because Maa Durga is the powerful manifestation of Maa Parvati. One of the most revered and impactful ways to honour Maa Parvati during this auspicious time is through the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Puja because Meenakshi is the incarnation of Maa Parvati. This puja symbolises the perfect harmony between the feminine and masculine energies. It is believed that performing the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Puja not only brings devotees closer to Maa Parvati but also ensures blessings for bliss in relationships and timely marriages. According to legend, in Gandharva Loka, Vishwawasho’s daughter, Vidya Vidhi, a devoted follower of Maa Parvati, wished to visit Earth to pray to Ambika Devi. Her father guided her to Madurai to seek blessings from Shamala Devi. Pleased with her devotion, Maa Parvati appeared as a young girl and granted her wish to serve the goddess in her next life. Vidya Vidhi was reborn as Kanchanamala, daughter of King Surasena, and later married King Malayadhwaja. However, they remained childless for years.
Kanchanamala, remembering her boon, prayed to Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati for a child. After performing a Homa, Maa Parvati was born as Meenakshi, a girl with three breasts. A divine prophecy assured that her third breast would vanish when she met her future husband. As Meenakshi grew, she became a fierce warrior, even challenging gods like Indra. Upon meeting Lord Shiva, captivated by her beauty, her third breast disappeared, symbolising her transformation. Shiva, as Sundareshwar, came to Madurai and married Meenakshi, symbolising the union of divine masculine and feminine energies, embodying cosmic harmony and devotion. Hence, performing the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Puja is believed to bring blessings for bliss in relationships and avoid delayed marriage. Along with this puja, performing Navadurga Tila Puja is considered highly auspicious. This puja involves worshipping the nine forms of Durga. During this puja, devotees offer an array of fruits and flowers with devotion and reverence. And Tila Puja is the creation of a mound of til (sesame), representing the Navadurga. Devotees adorn this mound with offerings of oil and sweets, symbolising their gratitude and devotion. It is believed that worshipping Navadurga in this way attracts wealth and abundance, fostering a prosperous environment within the household. Therefore, on Navratri Navami, the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Puja and Navadurga Tila Puja will be conducted at the Meenakshi Chokkanathar Temple in Madurai, known for its spiritual significance. Participate in this puja through Sri Mandir and receive blessings for blissful relationships and prosperity in your household.
Puja Benefits
For Blessings of Bliss in Relationships
It is believed that performing the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Puja at the Meenakshi Chokkanathar Temple on Navratri Navami invokes the blessings of Maa Parvati, Lord Shiva and Maa Durga. This puja, dedicated to Meenakshi, who symbolises strength, devotion, and love, is considered highly auspicious for fostering blissful relationships. Devotees who participate in this puja seek harmony and happiness in their marital lives and are believed to receive profound blessings for emotional well-being and fulfilment in their relationships.