ॐ देवी कात्यायन्यै नम:
The sixth day of ShardiyaNavratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani. It is believed that in this form, Maa Parvati was born in the house of sage Katya and came to be known as Katyayani.
The goddess rides on the magnificent lion and is depicted with four, ten, or eighteen hands, holding a lotus flower and sword in her left hand and keeps her right hand in Abhaya and Varada Mudra. According to DrikPanchang, Maa Katyayani governs the planet Brihaspati and represents wisdom and harmony.
It is believed that to destroy the demon Mahishasura, Goddess Parvati took the form of Maa Katyayani. It is the most violent form of Maa Parvati and is also known as Warrior Goddess. Known as the destroyer of evil, praying to Maa Katyayani is said to purify the sins of the devotees, drive out evil spirits and remove obstacles. The auspicious colour on day 6 of Navratri is red symbolizing passion and love.
Workshop on Healthy food and Junk Food
“Eat Well to Live Well.”
‘Health is wealth’ reminds us about the importance of good health. Healthy eating habits are vital for achieving good health. We are always fascinated by the world of Burgers, Chips and Soft drinks. Gajera Vidyabhavan organized a workshop on Packed and Junk food. Swami Naamdev, an expert conducted the workshop for students and emphasized the effects of junk food on mind and body, importance of taking Healthy food and also discussed about the disadvantages of eating unhealthy food that may cause a lot of trouble to our health.
Children are susceptible to developing unhealthy eating habits, normalising high-calorie, high-sugar, low-nutrient foods.
In 1923 Punjab was the first state to have maximum number of Cancer patients and in 2024, Gujarat has become first. AJI-NO-MOTO, monosodium glutamate, is the sodium salt of glutamic acid is banned in 64 countries.
MSG is a sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid attacks bone marrow and causes Cancer. Calcium is a key nutrient Sulphur dioxide used in firecrackers is also used in food such as chips, to keep it fresh. Malaysia and Indonesia uses palm oil for food packets. In cold regions people eats animal’s eat to keep themselves warm. China is the first country in the production of meat followed by America, Brazil & India. Fats of these animals are used in Maggi.
Aspartame is a low-calorie; artificial sweetener that is used in many foods and drinksis equal to 200 kg of sugar. It is used in sweet products which causes internal muscles dryness.Studies indicate that consuming high-sugar junk food containing unhealthy fats contributes to obesity, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other metabolic disorders. When children frequently consume unhealthy foods, it can lead to health problems such as indigestion, obesity, nutrient deficiency, Cardiac arrest and behavioral issues (such as mood swings, excessive cravings, and hyper or lethargy).
