Navratri – the nine powerful days of devotion, fasting, and joy dedicated to the nine divine forms of Maa Durga, the mother of the universe. Herein, each form represents a different aspect of Durga Mata and her role in the sustenance of the universe.
Navratri Worship
Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri.

Governing Planet
It is believed that the Moon, the provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Shailputri and any bad effect of the Moon can be overcome by worshipping this form of Adi Shakti.

Iconography
The mount of Goddess Shailputri is bull and because of that she is also known as Vrisharudha (वृषारूढ़ा). Goddess Shailputri is depicted with two hands. She carries Trishul in the right hand and the lotus flower in the left hand.

Details
She is also known as Hemavati and Parvati. Due to her importance among all nine forms Goddess Shailputri is worshipped on the first day of Navratri. Similar to her previous birth as Goddess Sati, Goddess Shailputri got married to Lord Shiva.

Devanagari Name
शैलपुत्री

Favourite Flower
Jasmine (चमेली)

Mantra
ॐ देवी शैलपुत्र्यै नमः॥

Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah॥

Prarthana
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥

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