Happy Durga Puja: Greetings in Shubho Saptami today! (Photo: Ujaan Banerjee)
Today is Durga Saptami, the second day of Durga Puja 2020. Maa Durga is here with Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik and Ganesha. Saptami early morning, Kola Bou Snan or Nabapatrika it is the main ritual. It symbolizes abundance, peace and prosperity. The nine plants of Nabapatrika represent the nine avatars of the goddess Durga. Significantly, Nabapatrika is very popular with farmers in rural Bengal and on this day they pray for a good harvest. Durga Puja also coincides with the nine-day Navratri. Even though the festivities are low-key due to the Covid-19 pandemic, people are gathering and waving on online platforms. Many Durga Puja organizers have posted on Facebook during the main rituals to share the atmosphere of the puja.
Happy Durga Puja: Meet Nabapatrika in Saptami
Nabapatrika plants include Banana, Pomegranate, Ashoka, Colacassia, Turmeric, Bel or Wood apple, Arum plant, Rice plant, and Jayanti plant.
- Banana representing the goddess Brahmani
- Granada represents Raktadantika
- The Ashoka tree symbolizes Sokrahita
- The Colacassia plant represents Kalika
- The turmeric plant symbolizes Maa Durga
- Jayanti is synonymous with Kartiki
- Bel or wooden apple represents the goddess Shiva
- Arum plant represents Chamunda
- Rice plant means Lakshmi
Image of Durga Saptami: One of the first ‘Kola Bou Snan’ rituals in Saptami (file photo)
Share Shubho Saptami’s greetings on WhatsApp, SMS and Facebook with your loved ones
- May Maa Durga fulfill all your wishes. We wish you a pleasant and safe Durga Puja! Shubho Saptami!
- Celebrate Durga Puja with family and friends at home this year. May the Goddess protect you. Happy Durga Puja 2020!
- I wish you much love and laughter this Durga Puja! Have a happy one! Shubho Saptami!
Durga Saptami: ‘Barir Pujo’ or Durga Puja made by a family in Kolkata
- Enjoy the Durga Puja festivities with your loved ones. I wish you happy holidays! Shubho Saptami!
- May the blessings of Goddess Durga shine upon you. Happy Durga Puja 2020!
- I wish you great success and glory in this Durga Puja! Shubho Saptami!
Durga Saptami: Alpana or designs with powdered rice and water and a must for Maa Durga
- I wish you and your family a very blessed and enjoyable year ahead. Happy Durga Puja!
- On the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, may our hearts be filled with mutual gratitude and love. Happy Durga Puja!
- Happy Durga Puja! May this fall festival bring joy to everyone’s life! Shubho Saptami!
Happy Durga Puja: Maa Durga in the traditional ‘daker saaj’
- I wish you a beautiful Durga Puja, full of joy and prosperity. Best wishes to Durga Saptami
- May Maa Durga fulfill all your wishes. I wish you a happy Durga Puja!
- Pray for the Goddess to protect you and guide you wherever you go. Happy Durga Puja!
- Stay safe and have fun with your family and friends in Durga Saptami!
- I wish that Maa Durga brings you good luck and eternal blessings. Happy Durga Puja!
I wish you Shubho Maha Saptami today!
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