“PLANT A SMILE”(DAY-2) : GODDESS OF KNOWLEDGE

Navaratri is a grand Hindu festival that is widely celebrated in India and across the globe by the Indian diaspora. This festival, also known as Durga Puja or Sharad Navaratri, is observed for nine nights and ten days and is dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine energy, Shakti. The festival holds immense importance and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Each day of Navaratri has a special significance and is marked by unique rituals and festivities.

The second day of Navratri is dedicated to self-reflection and personal development. Goddess Brahmacharini’s life is the perfect example of strength and dedication. Worshipping her encourages devotees to stay focused on their goals, no matter what challenges they face in your life. Self-discipline is essential for spiritual enlightenment in Hinduism. Brahmacharini teaches that higher knowledge and wisdom come through devotion and sacrifice.

With having highly   devoted bhakti, Sadhana and devotion for Goddess Shailaputri Gajera Vidyabhavan, Katargam celebrated Navaratri Day-2 in association with ‘SUNIAT MAKER’S SPACE Campaign with having a special theme –Goddess, Nature& Environmental awareness On October 4^th, 2024 (Friday) in Assembly Area as in the following sequence.

• Prayer: Devotional songs and hymns are sung in praise of Goddess Brahmacharini. These melodious tunes create a spiritual atmosphere and foster a sense of unity and devotion among the worshippers.
• Color of the Day: Each day of Navaratri is associated with a specific color. On Day 2^nd, the color adopted green colored attires.

• Offerings: Devotees offered flowers, incense, and Prasadam to the goddess. The fragrance of incense and the beauty of flowers are believed to attract divine blessings.
• Poster making: – A poster making activity organized with having a theme – Plastic Free Planetin which more than 75 students participated in assembly area in between 10 :00 AM – 12:00 Noon. And shown the spirit of awareness on plastic pollution among the youngsters with colors of imaginations and tiny brushes.

Conclusion –

Navaratri Day 2, dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini, emphasizes self-reflection, personal growth, and environmental awareness. The celebrations unite people in their faith and reverence for the divine feminine energy, Shakti.