India will be celebrating the festival of Maha Saptami on October 2, 2022. The festival is celebrated in honor of Goddess Durga and her seven forms. It is believed that on this day, the seven forms of Goddess Durga killed the demon king Mahishasura.
What is Maha Saptami?
Maha Saptami is a Hindu festival that falls on the seventh day of the month of Ashwin, according to the Hindu calendar. This festival is also known as Durga Puja, as it is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. Maha Saptami is celebrated in many parts of India, with different customs and traditions.
On Maha Saptami, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her various forms, such as Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasaraswati. The puja ritual involves offering prayers and flowers to the goddess, and reciting mantras. Maha Saptami is also a time for fasting, as it is believed that this will help to please the goddess and bring blessings.
Maha Saptami is a significant festival in the Hindu calendar, as it marks the beginning of the nine-day long festival of Navratri. Navratri is a time when Hindus pray to the nine forms of Goddess Durga for strength and guidance. Maha Saptami is thus an important festival for Hindus all over India.
Maha Saptami Celebration
Maha Saptami is a Hindu festival that takes place in October in India. It is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar. Maha Saptami marks the beginning of the nine-day Navratri festival.
One of the main attractions of Maha Saptami is the puja ceremony. During this ceremony, Hindus worship the goddess Durga. The puja ceremony is a very important part of Maha Saptami. It is believed that worshipping Durga during this festival will bring good luck and fortune.
Another highlight of Maha Saptami is the feasting and celebrations that take place during the festival. Families and friends get together to enjoy delicious food and drink. There is also a lot of singing and dancing during Maha Saptami.
What Foods to Eat during Maha Saptami?
There are certain food items that are considered to be auspicious and are eaten during Maha Saptami.
One of the most popular food items that is eaten during Maha Saptami is kheer. Kheer is a rice pudding that is made with milk and sugar. It is often flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and nuts. Kheer is believed to be a favourite food of the goddess Durga.
Another food item that is commonly eaten during Maha Saptami is halwa. Halwa is a sweet dessert that is made with semolina, ghee, sugar, and nuts. There are many different types of halwa, such as sooji halwa, moong dal halwa, and atta halwa. Halwa is traditionally served on a platter called a thali.
Maha Saptami is also a day when many people fast. Fasting helps to cleanse the body and mind and prepare for the puja (worship) that will be performed on Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami.
Maha Saptami 2022 Wishes and Messages to share
- 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!
- Let the festive spirit embrace you and your dear ones on this special occasion. Wishing you a Happy 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.
- May Maa Durga bestow you and your family with 9 forms of blessings, fame, name, wealth, prosperity, happiness, education, health, power and commitment. 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!
- Let the festive spirit embrace you and your dear ones on this special occasion. Wishing you a Happy 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, Happy Maha Saptami!
- May your life shine bright with the choicest blessings of Maa, may there are new opportunities and new goals to chase. Best wishes on Maha Saptami to you.
- On the pious occasion, I wish that Maa Durga bestows you and your family with fame, glory, happiness, health, and good fortune. Subh Maha Saptami to you!!!
- Durga Puja is the blessed time of the year; it is the time to rejoice in the glories of Maa Durga. Wishing you a very Happy Maha Saptami, Jai Mata Di!!!
- May Maa Durga bestow you and your family with 9 forms of blessings, fame, name, wealth, prosperity, happiness, education, health, power, and commitment. Happy Maha Saptami.
- May the festive season remove all worries from your life and gives you the strength to face every strife. Happy Maha Saptami.
- May this beautiful festival fill your life with new colors and new shades of joy that surround you and your loved ones with positive vibes. Happy Maha Saptami to you.
- 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.
- May the occasion of Maha Saptami fill your home with positive energy and heart with eternal happiness and satisfaction. Wishing Maha Saptami.
- May the festive season brighten your day and night, may it adds color and make your life brighter. Happy Maha Saptami.
