The morning Aarti was performed at Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the fourth day of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri festival.
On this day, devotees worship Goddess Durga in the forms of Mata Kushmanda and Mata Skandamata. Goddess Kushmanda is considered the supreme divinity of the solar system in Hindu philosophy, and her worship is believed to bestow strength, good health, and freedom from sorrow. Mata Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga, is known to fulfill the wishes of her devotees, bringing happiness and prosperity, especially to those wishing for children.
Navratri, meaning ‘nine nights’ in Sanskrit, is a Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Durga and her nine divine forms, collectively known as Navdurga. Among the four Navratris observed throughout the year, Chaitra Navratri and Shardiya Navratri are the most widely celebrated, coinciding with seasonal transitions.
The festival, also known as Ram Navratri, concludes with Ram Navami, commemorating the birth of Lord Ram. Over these nine days, devotees perform rituals, prayers, and festivities dedicated to the goddess in her various manifestations.
In celebration of Navratri, Akashvani’s Aradhana YouTube Channel is hosting a special series of programs from March 30 to April 6.
“To honor the significance of each day, the channel will feature a specially curated series from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Additionally, ‘Shakti Aradhana’ will be broadcast daily from 8:30 AM to 8:40 AM, presenting divine renditions to the audience,” stated a release from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
The Navratri festivities will culminate in a grand live broadcast of Ram Janmotsav from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya. This special program, airing on April 6 from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM, will bring the spiritual celebrations to audiences across the nation.
