Informative

Maa Mahagauri: The Eighth Form of Navadurga

Maa Mahagauri is the eighth manifestation of Adi Shakti. As her name suggests, she possesses a radiant, fair complexion, often compared to the brightness of a pristine white flower. She is depicted as a four-armed, three-eyed goddess with a serene and compassionate demeanor. In her hands, she holds a damaru (drum) and a trident (trishul), while her other two hands are in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of protection) and Varada Mudra (gesture of blessing), exuding divine grace and reassurance.

To attain Lord Shiva, Maa Mahagauri performed intense penance. Due to the severity of her Tapasya (austerities), her complexion darkened, but Lord Shiva, pleased with her unwavering devotion, bathed her in the sacred waters, bestowing upon her a luminous, milk-white form.

Mantra for Success and Glory

श्वेते वृषे समारूढ़ा श्वेताम्बर धरा शुचि:।
महागौरी शुभं दधान्महादेव प्रमोददा।।

Shvete Vrishe Samarudha Shvetambara Dhara Shuchih | Mahagauri Shubham Dadhan Mahadeva Pramodada ||

Worshipers should chant this mantra to seek her divine blessings and invoke her grace.

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां महागौरी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः।।

Ya Devi Sarvabhutesu Mam Mahagauri Rupena Samsthita |
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah || ||

Maa Mahagauri and Her Auspicious Offerings

Maa Mahagauri is also revered as Shambhavi, a name signifying her eternal connection with Lord Shiva. She is particularly pleased when devotees offer mogra (Arabian jasmine) flowers during her worship. These flowers are believed to enhance happiness, peace, and prosperity in the household.

By performing Maa Mahagauri’s puja, one experiences an increase in positive energy, a calm and focused mind, and a pathway to supernatural spiritual attainments (siddhis).

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु मां गौरी रूपेण संस्थिता।

Ya Devi Sarvabhutesu Mam Gauri Rupena Samsthita |

Chanting this mantra with devotion, while offering white flowers and adorning oneself in white attire, invokes her divine presence and fosters inner peace within the household.

Mantra for Overcoming Obstacles

During challenging times, when faced with obstacles in life, devotees should recite the following mantra in the presence of Maa Mahagauri:

ललाटं कर्णों हुं बीजं पातु महागौरी मां नेत्र ध्राणों कपीत चिबुको फट् पातु स्वाहा मा सर्ववदनो ॐ देवो महागौर्य नमः।।

Lalatam Karnom Hum Bijam Patu Mahagauri Mam Netra Dhranam Kapita Chibuko Phat Patu Svaha Ma Sarvavadano Om Devo Mahagaury Namah ||

Mantras for Liberation from Sins and Attainment of Fortune

To wash away sins and seek divine grace, one should recite:

“श्रीं क्लीं ह्रीं वरदायै नमः।”

“Sreem Klim Hriim Varadayi Namah.”

For fortune, peace, and prosperity, devotees should chant:

सर्व मंगल मांगल्य शिवे सवार्थ साधिके।
शरण्येत्र्यंबके गौरी नारायणी नमोस्तुते।।

Sarva Mangala Mangalya Shive Sarvartha Sadhike | Sharanyetryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute ||

Maa Mahagauri’s Divine Presence in the Universe

कपूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारंभुजगेंद्रहारम् |
सदा वसंतं हृदयारविन्दे भवन भवानी सहितं नमामि ||

Kapurgauram Karunavataram Samsarasaram Bhujagendraram |
Sada Vasamta Hrdayaravinde Bhavan Bhavani Sahitam Namami ||

Maa Mahagauri is the bestower of all forms of prosperity, dispeller of mental and physical afflictions, and provider of divine wisdom and knowledge.

Mantra for Knowledge and Removal of Obstacles

ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं महागौर्य नमः।

Om Aim Hreem Kleem Mahagaury Namah |

Maa Mahagauri is also Mangala, the embodiment of divine auspiciousness. She blesses grand celebrations and royal festivities with her celestial presence. To honor her, devotees gather in large numbers, set up grand pandals (sacred tents), distribute prasad (sacred food), and organize communal feasts (langar) as an act of devotion and gratitude.

May Maa Mahagauri bless all her devotees with peace, prosperity, and divine wisdom!