Sheetla Mata Mandir: Many forms of Maa Durga are worshiped on India land. One of them is also Mata Shitala Devi, who is called Roganashini and Goddess of Arogya. Every year in Navratri, worship of Maa Sheetla has special significance. Shitala Mata Temple in Gurugram, Haryana is famous all over the country and devotees come from far and wide and receive the blessings of Mother.
Who is Shitala Mata?
Shitala Mata is considered a form of Mother Durga.
According to the scriptures, they protect against diseases and especially infectious diseases.
Mother has a broom, urn, neem leaves and soup in her hand, which is related to purification and disease.
It is believed that worshiping them provides relief from smallpox, bile and other diseases.
Sheetla Mata Temple, Gurugram
This temple is located in Gurugram (Gurgaon) district of Haryana and is counted among the most ancient and popular Shaktipeeths in the country.
It is popular that Mother has been worshiping here since the Pandava period.
A special fair is organized here during Navratri and Basant Panchami, where thousands of devotees come to see the mother.
In the court of Mother, devotees who wish for immunity and child happiness offer special enjoyments when their wishes are fulfilled.
Importance of Sheetla Mata Puja in Navratri
Nine goddesses are worshiped during Navratri, in which the worship of Sheetla Mata is especially done for health and purification.
It is believed that by worshiping them in Navratri, households are protected from diseases.
Devotees offer neem leaves, turmeric, curd and cold dish on this day.
In many places, Sheetla Mata is also worshiped with Virgo Pujan on Ashtami and Navami.
Puja Vidhi (Pujan Vidhi)
Light a lamp in front of the idol of Sheetla Mata and offer arghya with neem leaves, turmeric and water.
Mounting cold dishes and offerings to mother is considered auspicious.
At the time of worship, recite the mantra of Durga Saptashati or the praise of Sheetla Mata.
Pray to mother for immunity and health.
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