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Maa Siddhidatri : the Goddess of Supernatural Powers The ninth day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Siddhidhatri. Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability, and Dhatri means giver or awarder. Maa Siddhidhatri is seen sitting on a lotus or riding a lion. It's believed that one side of Lord Shiva’s body is that of Maa Siddhidatri; therefore, he is also known by the name of Ardhanarishwara. According to Vedic scriptures, Lord Shiva attained all the siddhis by worshiping this Devi Maa Siddhidhatri.  Maa Siddhidhatri has eight forms of Siddhis – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva.  It is believed that the goddess offered these siddhis to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to help them carry out their duties. She additionally allowed them nine treasures and ten types of supernatural powers.  In Hindu sacred texts, Maa Siddhidhatri is described as the goddess of accomplishment and salvation. In her four hands, she holds a conch shell (Shankh), ...

  Maa Mahagouri ; victory over Evil: 8th day of Navratri  Ashtami or the eighth day of Navratri is considered the most auspicious day of the festival. Ashtami symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It reminds us that righteousness will always triumph over malevolence. On this day, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped. After defeating demon Mahishasura, Maa Parvati entered in the Ganga river and as she took a bath, her dark skin washed off entirely and she came back out as a beautiful golden woman, wearing white garments and apparels, so she gained the epithet "Mahagauri". Maa Mahagauri is known as the symbol of purity, chastity and tranquility. All the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped on this day. The eighth day of Navaratri marks a transition to the calm energy of Mahagauri. It's a time for introspection, purification, and renewal. People seek to cleanse themselves of impurities and negative influences through devotion. Devotees worship Maa Mahagauri to get blessed with...

Rituals in in - laws family No friends believe that I have to put a huge ghunghat (ghomta / pallu to cover head) in Balaji's ancestral places and any auspicious time as I am bengali... So, I told my son to click pics as prove to my friends,  atleast who are in facebook😛😃😃😃😃.... Yes, it's rituals of my in-laws side that daughter-in-law  puts tikas (bindis / spots ) on doors to welcome  Maa Durga in the evening of Sashthi of Durgapuja; and before that she has to complete her sringer ( make-up with brand new attire) for 15 mins rituals🤦🏻‍♀️😃!!  I still remember that she wanted to put Alta in my feet and I simply refused to save my white heels... and, Maa was not easy to give up; that's why she dragged me to Babubagan pujo where one parlor did instant Mehedi in my hand & feet!! But, I know that immense love are hidden in this activities.... Now, my friends give a glimpse on pics to realise how do I cover my head when I reach to Balaji's ancestral places.... y...

  Kalaratri : Sahastrara Shakti Maa Kalaratri, who is prominently worshipped on the seventh day of the Navratri festival, is considered the fiercest and most ferocious form of Goddess Parvati. According to mythology, Goddess Parvati took the form of Maa Kalaratri when she removed her golden skin to kill demons. Maa Kaalratri rides a donkey, has open hair, a complexion as dark as a night, and wears a garland made of Narmund, or human skulls. Goddess Kaalratri is portrayed as having four hands, a heavenly-shaped body, and her left hand carrying a torch and cleaver while her right hand is in the giving and shielding mudra. On her forehead, the Goddess has three eyes. She exudes strength and vitality. When she breathes in, flames shoot out of her nostrils. She is the most dangerous form of Maa Durga, yet her sole method of protection is against demons. The worshippers of Maa Kaalratri bestow onto her the wishes they have in mind. Although on many occasions people think that Kali and Ka...

Katyayani : the Goddess vanquisher of evil forces. The sixth day of Navratri is devoted to the warrior Goddess, Maa Katyayani, who personifies the fiercest incarnation of Goddess Durga On the sixth day of Shardiya Navratri , devotees worship Maa Katyayani, a powerful incarnation of the Maa Parvati. The color associated with this day is red. Katyayani is worshipped as the vanquisher of evil forces.  She is the most violent form of Goddess Parvati, also known as the Warrior Goddess. The eighth chapter of the Devi Mahatmya narrates Durga's battle with Raktabīja as a part of her battle against the asuras Shumbha and Nishumbha, who had disenfranchised the devas from Svarga. Katyayani is an aspect of Mahadevi and the slayer of the tyrannical demon Mahishasura. She is the sixth among the Navadurgas, the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga who are worshipped during the festival of Navaratri. She is depicted with four, ten, or eighteen hands. This is the second name given to the goddess Adi P...

  Skandamata: The Goddess of Vishuddhi Chakra  Today is 5th day of Navratri. Maa Skandamata is the fifth form of the Maa Durga ( Parvati) and is worshipped today. The word "Skanda" means Kartikeya, Commander of Deities army; who is the son of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. In the form of Skandamata, portrayed her frequently riding a furious lion with 6 headed child Kartikeya (Murugan) in her lap; where Lord Skanda's six faces is symbolic of the six senses. Skandmata has four arms, rides a lion and is seated on a lotus. She also holds a lotus in two of her hands, carries Lord Kartikeya with the third hand and blesses all her devotees with the fourth hand. On this auspicious day, we seek the blessings of Maa Skandamata, the nurturing goddess who represents strength, protection, and the power of unconditional love. By worshipped Skandamata, brings success, knowledge, and wisdom. Yellow is the color associated with Skanda Mata, and offerings of yellow clothes and flowers are mad...

  Kushmanda : 4th day of Navratri Kushmanda is worshiped on the fourth day of the festival of Navaratri .Her name signals her main role: Ku means a little, Ushma means warmth or energy and Anda means cosmic egg. We chant her by the mantra "सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च। दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदास्तु मे॥" Maa Kushmanda has eight hands and is thus also known as Ashtabhuja Devi. It is believed that all the power to bestow Siddhis and Niddhis are located in her Jap Mala. Deity Kushmanda possesses the power to live inside the blazing sun, hence the name Kushmanda. She is credited with creating a world with her divine and radiant smile.  Maa Kushmanda is the goddess of the green-hued Anahata Chakra, or heart chakra. Today, we offer naivaidhya (offerings), including curd, milk, and halwa as prasad. Worshipping Lord Shiva and Brahma after the Kushmanda Puja is considered auspicious. The fourth day of  Navratri is associated with the colour green, which represents ...

🪷🙏  दुर्गा शिवा क्षमा धात्री स्वाहा स्वधा नमोस्तुते      रूपं देहि जयं देहि यशो देहि द्विषो जहि।।🙏🪷

Chandraghanta Devi : 3rd day of Navratri   Devi Chandraghanta is one who establishes justice and discipline in the world. She is a form of the goddess Parvati; her name means one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell. She is depicted as a serene goddess who is associated with peace, purity, and forgiveness.  She has ten hands, a radiant golden complexion, and a crescent moon on her forehead. She is often depicted riding a lion or tiger. She holds a variety of weapons, including a trident, mace, spear, bow, arrow, discus, and sword. Her fifth right hand is raised in Abhaya Mudra (reassurance), and her fifth left hand is in Varada Mudra. Her third eye is always open, signifying her readiness for battle against evil. Worshipping of Maa Chandraghanta is in the morning after bath. Offer akshat, turmeric, kumkum, sandal powder, flowers, garland, incense, lamp, naivedya, fruits etc. and, chant the worship mantra. Before, Aarti to Maa, we offer sweets made of milk to Maa Chandraghant...

  Brahmacharini : 2nd day of Navratri  Maa Brahmacharini is the second aspect of the Navadurga forms of Mahadevi and is worshipped on the second day of Navaratri. Maa Parvati, in her unmarried and ascetic form, is known as Brahmacharini, a testament to her unparalleled devotion and unwavering commitment to Lord Shiva. Maa Brahmacharini Devi was born to the Lord of the Mountains, King Himaya and his wife Queen Menavati. As she was the daughter of the mountain (Parvat) god, she was called Parvati. From her childhood, she heard many tales of Lord Shiva from Sage Narada. Being thus influenced, she was determined to attain the Lord as her consort. Thus, she left her home and strictly penanced to get Lord Shiva as her husband. In reality, Goddess Parvati was the reincarnation of Lord Shiva’s first wife, Sati. Brahmacharini, means a devoted female student who lives in an Ashrama with her Guru along with other students. If, I break the word 'Brahmacharini', then I can simplified the m...

Have a blessed Navratri : Day-1    Shubho Navratri to all. Matripaksha started already, and Maa Shailaputri,the first form of Maa Durga, worshipped on the first day of Navratri. She is considered one of the most powerful forms of Maa Durga and is said to ride a bull named Nandi. Navratri is not just a festival; it's a celebration of the feminine power that resides in each of us. In the embrace of the divine, we find our true strength. Let's realize this and celebrate the festival.

Ardhanarishvara: the fundamental root of Advaitha. Ardhanarishvara is a combination of three words “Ardha,” “Nari,” and “Ishwara” means “half,” “woman,” and “lord,” respectively, which when combined means the lord whose half is a woman. It is believed that the God is Lord Shiva and the woman part is his consort Goddess Parvati or Adishakti. Ardhanarishvara represents the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies of the universe (Purusha and Prakriti) and illustrates how Maa Adishakti, the female principle of God, is inseparable from (or the same as, according to some interpretations) Lord Shiva, the male principle of God, and vice versa. The union of these principles is exalted as the root and womb of all creation. One can state that even in gender definition, this aspect became the fundamental root of Advaitha. The Ardhanariswara form emphasizes the mental approach of reconciliation of the principal cult deities of Saivaism and Saktism. This shows that the supreme Deity is the ...

Tanot Mata Mandir and Indo - Pak Border Today I found my Rajasthan trip pics that we visited last December ( 2023).No no... I am not giving details of our trip; neither I share all our pics to bore whoever is seeing my post,  nor I give details of Rajasthan tourism, as all can get online in details!! I wanted to show my son Provab and husband Balaji the historic place is  "Tanot Mata Mandir" and Indo pak Border, i.e., Thar desert ( Jiyai, Cholistan Desert, Jaisalmer). As per the oldest Charan literature, Tanot Mata is an incarnation of divine Goddess Hinglaj Mata and as many other Goddesses of the region such as Temde Rai, Karni Mata, Deg Rai and Khodiyar etc. She was also born in Charan caste and lived her life as warrior sage; thus Tanot Mata is a Goddess of War. Or else,  as bengali,  I can say Tanot Mata is one of Incarnation of Adishakti, i.e., Ma Parbati or Ma Durga.    Tanot Mata Mandir was first attacked by the Pakistan Army during the Indo-Pakistan...

  Confusion   Walking home alone and feeling uneasy? Getting a weird vibe from a stranger in the crowd? You are not alone dear.... Many of us have been there! We are talking on Men and Women,  Both are capable of strengthen.  It's true that men are physically stronger! But don't forget,  we all Women are fighter! Do you ever try to search the reason? Family teach different on social condition.... Boys are given toy guns and bats or balls,  And, girls are stuck in dollhouse and mirrors! We encourage boys to compete in sports  And searching a perfectionist among girls! Difficult conditioning weaved in childhood  And the same behavior is carried in adulthood! Time to press the refresh button on our mind, Male or female don't need unnecessary strike! Train our children to be with true humanity  Let's change ourselves to built better society! Let them allow to find their path to fly, Enjoy our parenthood with happiness and be satisfy! Move on in t...

         My Wisdome  I want to go lost one day somewhere  Bohemianly moving here and there.... To find myself where I can fly freely,  Can breath the breeze shyly........ Can enjoy my sun kissed morning,  Not in hurry in life returning..... Or to hop flower to flower to sing a song,  To have the essence of all the dandelion... I want to go lost one day somewhere  Bohemianly moving here and there.......                              by Pubali BM (3.01.23)

  Friendship   Will you be my friend? I want a true friend! Oh, yes, I have many and many friends... School, College, Professional and Personal too! But, none consider me as their own.... After putting maximum efforts to be, all in-vein. Never mind! Will you be mine? One friend is enough to leave rest, As I can fly to the sky with one.... Or else can hide my melancholy Under the dark clouds! One is enough to live my life,  Whome I don't need to thrive..... To keep friendship happily,  There will be nothing superficially.  Chatting, sharing, crying, or laughing aloud, Together, we do everything with pride! Will you be my true friend? I am seeking a genuine friend.                       .....by Pubali (13.03.2023)

Self realization    I am thankful for detour and roadblocks as they protect me from paths and places not meant for me...I know that everything happens for reasons! Yes, I am GOD loving person, so, never question on this but keep faith on GOD🙏🏻🪷❤️.   With time, I know how strong and adorable I am ; until I realized myself. I am always thankful to God, Universe  for their kind and abundance blessings 🙏🏻🪷 . Om Namah Shivay 🙏🏻🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷

Let's understand first 'Inspire Inclusion' IWD 2024 campaign theme was 'Inspire Inclusion'. Let's understand first what is Inspire Inclusion focus from IWD 2024. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forget a better version of world. There's always a true sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment; when women themselves are inspired to be included in workplace and every department of the society. Collectively, for IWD 2024 world platform aimed to forge a more inclusive world for women. In India, women have historically faced significant barriers in achieving equal treatment in the workplace. This inequality can have severe consequences, both for individual women and for society as a whole. It is essential to promote inclusivity in workspace in India, specifically for women, to achieve gender equality, foster diversity and provide equal opportunities for all employees.  In West Bengal, from our Head of the Minister, who ...

 I want back my old safe West Bengal! I don't know my this West Bengal.... I am a proud bengali and proud of my parents who groomed me as a human; yes, no gender biasness in my family. Me and Dada grew up same way. My Baba - Maa never said to Dada that don't cry like girl but always allowed both of us to tears down the cheeks so that we could drain our painful emotions! They built us equally empowered and independent! I seriously don't know this West Bengal!! People are in road to seek justice, and asking safety..... but rapes are on & on  even after so much agitation!! Is the government truly monster or I can say that they don't have self-respect! They are only greedy of position and corruption! That's why they keep all lumpens, bastards, goons to attack us!! I never realized so empathetically about Duryodhan and his siblings if I am not seeing current Government of West Bengal and present Chief Minister! Being a only female Chief Minister at present in India, ...

I think like Proton,  always with positivity!   Yes, I developed me in aloneness personality, so that I don't slip to lonelines and then depression! My aloneness journey started from my birth as my choice was, is and will be bold with honesty from my dressingsense to my words to speak; but by nature I am introvert...... As a whole,  people consider me complicated 🤔😃.  Never-ending thriving to gelling up with people and ultimately me alone in the crowd😃! I also tried to follow 3 C's of life: #Choices , #Chances , #Changes.Yes, I made, make and will make choice to be friendly with others, and I am always there to them when they need; but  chances turned as usual alienated me and my life never change😃.... I stand alone again, and again , and again!!! Though I am writing feeling here, but I don't grudge to anyone,  from all family members, batchmates,  colleagues to friends! Yes, I chose to stay happy and in peace by loving me the way I am; I do g...

       🪷 Ganesh Chaturthi 🪷  I learnt the phrase "হাতি পাঁকে পড়লে, হাতি উদ্ধার করে"(When the elephant falls, only the elephant rescues  it) at my very early childhood! Yes, Baba, a true  atheist, once told me that the Elephants are the  rulers of jungle as they are usually the path makers  in forests!! When they pass through thick woods, a  passage is created for the others to follow.   According to hindu believe, Lord Ganesha is  worshipped first before starting anything new, as  He clears the obstacles and paves the way for us to  move forward!!   Symbolism behind Lord Ganesha's form infinite as  we find different shades of deep symbolic meaning  come out to Lord Ganesha's form in Ganapati  Atharvanasirsha Upanishad.... difficult to explain in  few words!!   Only I can say entire Lord Ganesha represents  Universe, mother-nature, humanity, kindness,  purity, ...

When do we have Independence? Travancore Rajas, in British ruled India, ruthlessly extracted some 110 kinds of levies from Dalit people—on the fisherman’s net, ornaments worn, a moustache sported and so on. A general tax was levied on men called Talakkaram, literally ‘head tax’; Mulakkaram literally means ‘breast tax’. The "breast tax" was a poll tax called Mulakkaram that was imposed on women from lower caste communities in the Kingdom of Travancore in British-ruled India. The tax was imposed on women from the Nadar and Ezhava castes, among others. And, the tax was not applicable to upper caste women. Nangeli, a lower caste woman, Dalit, from the Ezhava community, who cut off her breasts to death to protest the Breast-tax. The land where she made her sacrifice is now known as Mulachhipuram, which means "land of the woman with breasts".  As a woman,  I always feel myself a Nangeli too! Till now we are being criticised by our breasts..... isn't it? After coverin...

WE, Women a miraculous creature!! Why do we Women are thriving to build our prominent exi stence in the family, society? Why do we need to be mute against all injustice towards our right!! It's high time to scream "NO" to all who are saying Women are miracle!! Dear all Fathers/Brothers/ Husbands/Sons/Men!!!! Apart from miraculous body from Mother Nature, it's time to begin appreciate & value your own women/girls’ quality around you. Don't you surprise that despite the millennia of violence, exploitation, oppression, hurt, injustices that we’ve gone through, we are still alive & then also giving society immense pleasure with our hard service happily. I am not saying anything against patriarchy. I request you to be little feminist, so that can value the quality of women. Instead of dominance, you can motivate women around you to welcome other women in the way they are... as all creatures are unique & it implies to women too!!!(???) I am blessed with very...

Name cannot be plagiarism I feel very much disturbed when saw someone who is very close to me is plagiarize my blog name Musafir without noticing me. I know that she is a copycat of my style from my childhood  , but name cannot copy , it's a offense .

I met an Angel I was returning home after finish my daily evening walk when I met a stranger , a 4/5 yrs girl who is studying Sri Rakum convent school in Jakkur at Jr Kg & her mother is a maid/cook of some of my neighbour. She came with her mother only, and waiting for her mother under securities supervision. They came from Basirhat, West Bengal. The baby girl talks clearly with sweat voice. She was carrying affectionately a one eyed red hair doll. I was quite smitten by her personality. But I went to her  for conversation for another reason. I have seen that she is busy in searching something infront of the gate very seriously. So , I enquired what about : Me: Hey! What's your name? ...... (no reply) Me: No name? Oh , you do not have any name, right?? Girl: giggling.... Did you see anybody without name? I am Srimati. Everybody call me Mithu at home. What's your name? Me: Pubali. Do you go to school? Girl: Hmm. I go to Sri Rakum School. Jr Kg. I am learning...

Best friendship day!! Is it? My darling babygirl, my niece Tinni wished me " happy best friendship day" by saying I am "Nobita" to her !  It's touched my heart with indescribable joy & happiness.  My Son Teetan & niece Tinni are both 13+ & Tinni is 5 moths younger . They fought each other for settling their superiority & peers equations!! Entire family is audience to taste all aura of kiddish arguments.  Only me, Boumoni & Baba ( their grandfather) are considered to their friends  as we are empathic to them.  I realized again  the moving of eternal time-wheel yesterday when I recieved the messege as I also consider  my Maa is my one of & first ever best friend till date. History repeats for me (even Teetan says I' m his best friend), & Boumoni too! The phrase " generation -gap" cannot barred friendship among two. It's emotions to understand each other emphatically. Though I don't understand any specific day ...

What a verdict for poor Afisha!! My eyes are burning in pain, disturbed , feel disgusted  & strongly oppose the court verdict of heinous crime in  Kathua where a 8 yr old babygirl Afisha drugged, gangraped repeatedly & then also those bustards not satisfied & bludgeoned her to death!! As I took out my precious time to cast vote, I have every right to know to our dear PM where is your stand Sir??? If you cannot stand for girls  by keeping aside your color of politics, then please stop echoing "Beti Banchao, Beti Podao"..., it's hurting our ears / hearts!! Disgusted, disgusted  & disgusted!!!! I want to know how so outspoken & social media active  Mrs Smriti Irani is quiet today why their ministers only had come out in support of the accused where the guilty deserve the most punishment under law, afterall  "justice" should be done in all cases!!! The court takes 1yr 5 months long to sentence only 3 monsters!! &  3others w...

Wake up! Stand up & Voicing for Own RIGHT! ! I feel it's high time to concern as Indian citizen about mixing politics with religion and nationalism with Hindutva. Being a citizen of democratic country, people have to freedom of expression about both of politics & religion. But one politician shouldn't be biased for one religious practice & opposed others.  As all the problems start from equating politics eith religion.  The biggest fuss of the largest democratic country, India , is symbolized as SECULAR COUNTRY!! Instead of healthy debate, why the politicians choose poking or spitting each other.... They sell to people ""hatred" so that they can hide themselves from facing the scarcity of anykind of development in any field of education, employment, farming, country infrastructure, safety, etc.etc .etc.... If one person is reading this, then please you also express your thought positively, you feel better, feel lite . Trust me that your thought...