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Devi Offerings PDF
Devi Offerings PDF
Devi Offerings PDF
Various offerings are conducted in Devis abode to allow devotees to benefit from the Devis
abundant Grace.
Godanam
Offering a cow is one of the revered ways to earn the Grace of Devi. The
cow is a symbol of wealth, strength, abundance, selfless giving and a full
earthly life. This life-giving and motherly creature sustains us with various
products from milk and curd, to butter and ghee. The milk of a cow
promotes sattvic qualities, while the ghee (clarified butter) is used in
ceremonies and preparation of Prasad (blessed food). Cow dung, mixed
with turmeric is used to clean and decorate the floor. If you would like to offer Godanam to the Devi,
please inquire at the Linga Bhairavi for additional details.
Thaali Arpana
Women with marital problems can offer their thaali/mangal sutra to plead
for Devis Grace and compassion. This Thaali Arpana is made only on
Pournami days, and will be kept at the sanctum in Devis Grace for one
month, after which it can be collected.
Kesha Arpana
A plea, with a powerful chant, to the Grace of Devis Third Eye, to fulfill
ones desires and wishes. The Third Eye is a symbol of going beyond the
limitations of the physical and beyond the duality of existence. The
Netra(symbolic eye available in copper or silver) is kept in the sanctum of
the Linga Bhairavi until it can be collected and taken home on the next
Pournami (full moon).
Annadanam
This consecrated Vastram (sari) adorns the Devi. You can either offer a sum
amount towards a Vastram that will be offered to Devi, or buy a consecrated
one which you can wear for special occasions such as your marriage, or
hang it in a special place where it will create a powerful vibrant atmosphere.
Abhishekam
A set of 11 offerings made three times a day: at 7:40 am, 12:40 pm and 7:40
pm, in a sacred ambiance of gratitude, to appeal to the Devis Grace.
Abhishekam can be offered on any given day, or on a particular special day
or occasion in ones life. At the end of the Abhishekam, Aarti is shared with
everyone, and the offerings made are given back as Prasad.
Samarpanam
This offering establishes all that is auspicious for you and your family. It
can be made at any time to honor any occasion. The offerings are then given
back as a Prasad.
Mala Arpana
Ney Deepam
A ghee lamp offering to Devi, which can be lit inside, near the Trishul
(trident). It symbolizes complete surrender to Devis Grace.
Pushpam
Devi Vastram