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Appearance and Iconography of Maa Shailaputri: Goddess Shailaputri has a half moon in her forehead and rides a bullock. Shailputri holds a Trishul (lance) in her right hand and a lotus in her left hand. Shailaputri wears a light pink or white coloured saree. Dhyana Mantra of Shailaputri: Vande vaanchhit laabhaaya chandrardha krita shekharaam Vrishaarudham shuladharam Shaila-putrim yashasvinim Salute the Mother Goddess who has a half moon in her forehead, who rides a bullock and holds a Trishul. We chant your name and praise you always Maa Shailaputri. Shailaputri – Goddess Sailaputri Navdurga Brahmacharini Navdurga – Apperance and Dhyana Mantra Chandraghanta Navadurga – Dhyana Mantra and spiritual importance Kushmanda Navdurga – Dhyana Mantra and Spiritual importance Skandamata Navdurga – Dhyana Mantra and Spiritual importance Tags : Apperance of Shailaputri, First Goddess of Navdurga, Goddess Shailaputri, Iconography of Shailaputri, Shailaputri Dhyana Mantra, Shailaputri Mata, Shailaputri Puja, Shailaputri Stotram, Shailputri Devi |
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Goddess Shailputri is the first among the nine Navadurga Goddesses. Shailputri mata is worshipped on the first day during Durga Navratri Pooja. In 2009, the date of Maa Shailaputri Puja is September 19. 
