Nava Chandi Homam

Goddess Chandi appears with many hands sometimes 18 and each one equipped with a weapon to destroy negativity and hard-core evil. She signifies the powers of the three feminine powers namely Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. The Devi Mahatmyam and Marandeya Purana glorifies the goddess for her victory over evil by mentioning her name 29 times. Also, there are 700 verse glorifying the mother in Saptashati or Chandi Path. Vedicfolks is going to perform the Nava Chandi Homam on the day of Durgashtami. This homa makes all wishes come true and it is said that there are only two gods who quickly respond to a sincere human call — one Lord Ganesh and the other Goddess Chandi. The advantages of performing the ritual are aplenty. It bestows upon the devotee success, fame, wealth, good health, longevity, provides food, strength, prosperity and removes fear of diseases and dangers. It keeps all enemies in check and calms down the malefic effects of planets. Goddess Durga, a creation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva appeared to destroy evil, in the form of demons, on earth and earned the name Chandi. Fasting and performing rituals on the day pleases the mighty female power that helps to get rid of bad karmas of past lives. The goddess improves love and relationships, self-confidence and courage.

Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is a very famous shrine situated in Samayapuram, near Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. Fondly called Samayapurathal, the Goddess Mariamman of the temple is made of sand and clay and therefore no abhishekam is performed on the main idol while ablutions take place on a smaller idol made of stone, which is placed in front of the main deity. An avatar of goddess Durga, Mariamman eradicates plagues, measles, poxes and pandemics. She is the goddess of the downtrodden called the ‘Gramadevata’ or village deity. A puja to this benign goddess is believed to grant all wishes of devotees, she enables vision to the sightless, and relieves people of their disabilities. People also worship her for good agricultural yield, business development and prosperity.

The Chandi Yantra is one of the most powerful yantras that’s unmatched for removing hurdles from your life. It also has the power to wipe out evil or any negative elements that cause misery. Mother Durga is represented as Devi Chandi in the yantra. If you own the Chandi yantra no negative power can stump you out. The yantra also promises wealth and happiness. It helps to develop power and energy. The yantra has maximum effect when it is energised and even decreases quarrels within the family and outside. This yantra should be revered sincerely owing to its powerful effects and it should be placed in a clean space like the puja altar.