Shardiya Navratri 2023: Offer These Flowers To Maa Durga To Receive Her Blessings

The Shardiya Navratri started on October 15 this year and the devotees are immersed in Maa Durga’s devotion, worship and blessings. While you worship the nine forms of Maa Durga, know about the special flowers mentioned in the scriptures that please Goddess Durga and by offering them, a person can receive her blessings.

Find out about these auspicious flowers that you must use while worshipping Maa Durga during Navratri in detail from the Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi in this article.

Offer Hibiscus Flower To Maa Durga

• It is believed that the hibiscus flower is Maa’s favourite and by offering it, the devotees get the immense blessings of Durga.
• The Puranas suggest that Maa Durga resides in the hibiscus flower while the green part of the flower represents Mercury and Cauda (Ketu or the tail of Dragon).
• The saffron portion is considered to be the representation of Mars and the red part, of the sun.
• Also, the planet Jupiter or Guru resides in the germination of the flower, Rahu, in the middle part of germination and Saturn, in the last part.
• The seed part of the flower is believed to be accommodating the moon.
• Because of all these beliefs, you are advised to offer hibiscus flowers to Maa Durga during Navratri for wish-fulfilment.

Offer Lotus Flower To Maa Durga

• You must offer the lotus flower to Goddess Durga, especially during Navratri as it is believed that a person gets success in every field by doing this and remains under her patronage.

Offer Jasmine Flower To Maa Durga

• During Navratri, offering jasmine or yellow flowers to Goddess Durga can help the devotees attain relief from diseases and all life’s problems (Mistakes To Avoid During Navratri).

Offer Chrysanthemum Flowers to Maa Durga

• For auspicious results and getting rid of life problems, offer chrysanthemum flowers to please the Goddess during the nine days of the festival.

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