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Mata Rani |
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Religious Faiths of Sindhis |
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Navratra - Jagran |
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Mata Rani Temple
Gandhinagar Kolhapur |
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Though in Gandhinagar, there
are very few temples of Matarani but still the Navratri
Festival is celebrated with all the devotion. A few
Mandals are also celebrating the navratra on the same
norms of Ganeshoutsav, Rupani family leads from the front.
A small Temple of Devi Mata is situated at Bk. 46 Room No.
7 [which is being looked by Mata Jamuna Devi], have
considerable Number of devotees. On the Ashtami Bhandara
is also organised at this temple. |
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Navratra Festival |
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In the Hindu religion every
God and Goddess are having a special worship period or
day. Navratra : the worship for Nine Nights are related
with the Goddess Jagdamba Mata Rani. In fact Navratra
means the worship of Goddess in Nine Roops [Hindi] . Every
year Navratra are celebrated twice, Once at the juncture
of, ending of rainy seasons and start of winter [
Shardaies Navratra ] and at the end of winter and start of
summer [Basantik Navratra] but more importance is given to
Navratra that are celebrated before the Diwali, the most
celebrated festival not only of Hindus but also of India .
In the West Bengal these Nine Days are celebrated as the
Durga Pooja Festival and among theses days Calcutta is
decorated as bride groom and if you are there at this
time, you will be surprised to see the enthuasims of
Begali people.
According to Hindu religious faith, When Goddess Durga was
in the state of war with daitya [evil forces], all the
Hindu Gods and Goddess transferred their power to her for
winning the war. The war was lasted for Nine days and in
fact these Nine days are celebrated as the Navratra. It is
also said during these Nine days no other God or Goddess
are in the position of fulfilling the prayer of devotee as
their powers are with Mata Rani Jagdamba for these nine
days.
In Gujrat state Garba is closely associated with Navratra
Festival and during these days demands for "Chanya Choli "
the tradition ladies dress of Gujrati people touches
highest mark. Presently in India at many cities Garba
Festivals or nights are arranged during these nine days.
Here at Kolhapur idol of Mata Rani at Mahalaxmi Temple, is
decorated in different forms daily during the Navratra,
The whole temple is decorated specially for the festivals
and additional decorative lights are also used during
these nine days. Goddess Mata Rani Durga is the symbol of
strength and power, devotees remembering her with various
names, in fact 108 names.
Click for 108 Names
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