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Goddess Durga at Thirukalipallai Temple

www.astroved.com/festival/navratripooja/ Archana will involve calling out your name and Birth Star along with showing light and ringing bells for the deity. The energy of the deity will be invoked through the recitation of their mantra (1008 times usually), accompanied by offering Kumkum (red vermillion powder). As per Vedic traditions, Kumkum represents the Goddess, and Kumkum worship is said to appease her immediately.

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Uploaded on October 11, 2010