Shakambhari Purnima is also called Shakambhari Jayanti, the first day or the beginning of Shakambhari Navratri. Ashtami Tithi marks the start of the Shakambhari Navratri, which lasts for nine days and ends on Purnima Tithi during the Paush month of the Hindu calendar. Shakambhari Purnima serves as the conclusion or final day of Shakambhari Navratri, an eight-day celebration of the occasion.
Importance of Shakambhari Purnima
Shakambhari Purnima has great significance because it commemorates Shakambhari Devi’s birth anniversary. The day is observed as Paush Purnima in a number of locations around India, and according to the Hindu calendar, it is a very significant day. ISKON adherents, or the Vaishnava Sampradaya, commence the Pushya Abhishek Yatra on this day since it is the beginning of Magha, the Hindu calendar’s month of religious fasting. People who take holy baths on this auspicious day achieve Moksha, and they can also reap significant benefits by giving on Shakambhari Purnima.
Goddess Shakambhari
Goddess Bhagwati is claimed to have assumed the identity of Goddess Shakambhari. According to Hindu mythology and scripture, all vegetarian foods are considered Shakambhari Devi’s prasad or sacred offerings.
Story of Shakambhari Mata
The account of Shakambhari Devi is recounted in the sacred Hindu text Devi Bhagavatam, which claims that a demon named Durgam once earned all four Vedas by engaging in severe penance and hardship. Durgam also received the blessing that all prayers and adoration offered to the gods would be directed toward him, making him impervious to harm. After attaining these abilities, he began tormenting everyone, which led to the loss of Dharma, which prevented rains from falling for hundreds of years, creating a catastrophic drought. In order to enlist Mother Goddess’ assistance, all of the sages, munis, and rishis were hidden in caves in the Himalayas.
They did continual Yagas and Tapas. As a response to their suffering and screams, Mother Goddess took the form of Goddess Shakambhari, carrying grains, fruits, herbs, pulses, vegetables, and greens. Due to the fact that the word “shak” refers to vegetables, the Goddess was also known as Shakambhari Devi. Shakambhari, the goddess, continuously wept for nine days and nights after witnessing the populace’s suffering. This ended the drought as the tears changed into a river. In an effort to protect people and rishis from Durgam’s brutality, the Goddess also engaged in combat with him.
The goddess Shakambhari manifested ten of her powers and used them all to destroy Durgam. Since she slew the demon Durgam, she was also known as Durga and gave the sages all of the Vedas back. Since then, followers have observed the Shakambhari Purnima fast, hoping to receive the graces of the Goddess and bring prosperity into their households.
How Should We Celebrate Shakambhari Purnima
When it comes to kindness, compassion, and affection, Goddess Shakambhari is regarded as Goddess Durga’s benign form. To receive the heavenly blessings of Shakambhari Devi on this day, devotees must worship and pray to the Goddess, give alms, work in charities, fast, go on pilgrimage, take holy baths, and carry out other good activities.
Conclusion
Puja is a religious practice that demonstrates a person’s unwavering devotion to a Divine Being. Sanketik Shiksha, or the transmission of holy education through stories and symbolism, is a term used to describe Hindu mythology. When someone is devoted to Shatambhari Devi, they might grow spiritually, which leads to Moksha in the end. Bhakti Yoga uses the deity to help the practitioner become a single-minded seeker, and the associated tantra & mantra vidyas are the means by which the practitioner can navigate life with ease.
A devotee can receive the blessings of the Goddess of the Forest on Shakambhari Purnima, which is a particularly auspicious day. This Navratri, fasting is encouraged, especially on the day of the full moon.
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