Happy Maha Saptami 2020: The second day of Durga Puja celebrations, Saptami is the seventh day of Devi Paksha. Durga Puja begins on the sixth day of Navratri and is not just a simple festival rather an elaborate occasion for which the preparations begin months in advance. It is observed in the month of Ashvin as per the Hindu calendar, which according to the Gregorian calendar falls during September-October.
This is the major festival for Bengalis across the world and is an occasion that marks the victory of good over evil. While this is the most popularly celebrated Durga Puja, interestingly.
During the wee hours of the morning of Saptami, the goddess Durga is evoked using the nine plants, known as Navapatrika. These are pomegranate, banana, Ashoka, bel, paddy, colocasia, turmeric, Jayanti and arum plant. These plants are believed to represent the nine forms of the goddess and are given a pre-bath in the holy water of Ganga. Saptami is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri and people observe it by dressing up in blue for the occasion.
Make sure you don’t miss out on wishing your friends and family this year, here’s a list of images and messages that you can send to your family and friends on the occasion of Maha Saptami.
- Durga Puja is a blessed time, Rejoice in the glories of Maa Durga, Celebrate all the blessings of Goddess, With your friends, family and acquaintances, Maha Saptami!
- Let the festive spirit embrace you and your dear ones on this special occasion. Wishing you a happy Maha Saptami!
- Let us celebrate the victory of good over evil, The victory of humanity, The victory of justice, The victory of truth. Wish you a very happy Maha Saptami!
- May Maa Durga bestow you and your family with 9 forms of blessings, fame, name, wealth, prosperity, happiness, education, health, power and commitment. Maha Saptami!
- Sending my warm wishes for a happy Maha Saptami! that brings you good fortune and success. May Goddess Durga shower her choicest blessings on you today and forever.
- Let the festive spirit embrace you and your dear ones on this special occasion. Wishing you a happy Maha Saptami!
- May this festival fill your life with the colours of happiness and prosperity, that brings joy to you and your loved ones. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga be always with you. Happy Maha Saptami!
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