Panchamukha Hanuman or Lord Panchamukha Anjaneyaswamy is the Lord Hanuman who appears with five faces. The origin and the legend of Panchamukha Hanuman are given here in this article. The origin of Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya can be traced to a story in the Ramayana. During the Ramayana war (the war between Lord Rama and Ravana), Ravana sought the help of Mahiravana who was the King of Pathala (Netherworld).

In order to protect Lord Sri Ram and Lakshman from Mahiravana, Hanuman formed a fortress with his strong tail. Mahiravana came to know this and took the form of Vibheeshana and took Ram and Lakshman to his Pathal loka.

Hanuman entered into Pathala loka in search of Ram and Lakshmana where he found Mahiravana who was in the form of five lamps. To protect Ram and Lakshmana, Hanuman had to kill the demon. But Hanuman has one face and the demon has his life in 5 lamps. The 5 lamps had to be extinguished at the same time to demolish Mahiravana.

Hanuman thought for a while and took the form of Panchamukha with Hanuman, Hayagriva, Narasimha, Garuda and Varaha faces and extinguished the lamps and thus killed Mahiravana to protect his Lord.

Last and the final day of Durga Navratri is Vijaya Dashami or Dasara. In 2009, Vijaya Dashami day is on September 28^th. Goddess Rajarajeshwari Devi is worshipped on this day. Mother Goddess is decorated and worshipped in the form or alankaram of Raja Rajeshwari Devi in South Indian temples especially Vijayawada Kanaka Durga temple.

Rajarajeshwari holds a noose in her   hand. The noose tells us about the power she has on the whole universe which she can control by her determination and love. The goad is the indication for power of knowledge. The sugarcane stem draws out the mind principle of man. The five flowered arrows (Pushpa Bana) indicate the five senses – sound, touch, form, taste and smell.

Goddess Rajarajeshwari has three manifestations or forms or aspects – Sthula Shareera (physical aspect), Sukshma Sharira (astral form) and archetypal form of the macrocosm and microcosmic creation.

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Sarada Navaratri and Vasantha Navarathri are the two biggest Mahotsavams at Kanchipuram Kamakshi Ammal Temple. Sarada Navaratri 2009 begins on 19^th September and ends on September 28^th. The celebrations will be performed in Sri Maha Tripurasundari Sametha Sri Chandramouleeshwara Swami temple at Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam, Sankara Matam, Kanchipuram.

Navaratri Mahotsava occupies a special place in Saivam, Shaktam and Vaishnavam. Worshipping the Divine Mother in Her three magnificent forms… Mahalakshmi, Mahakali and Mahasaraswathi is the main significance of Sarada Navaratri.

During Navaratri, Special abhishekam, alankaram, navavarana pujai, Suvasini puja and kanya puja will take place everyday.

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Mahasashti or the sixth day of Durga Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. In 2009, Goddess Durga is decorated and worshipped as Mahalakshmi on September 24^th, Thursday, in South Indian temples, especially in Kanakadurga temple (Durga Malleshwara Swamy temple) located at Vijayawada.

Mahalakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. She is the consort of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu. With her Abhaya and Varada mudras (blessing postures), Goddess Mahalakshmi blesses her devotees with prosperity and wealth.

Some other popular Lakshmi Puja days are – Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja), Diwali lakshmi Puja and Varalakshmi Pooja.

The image and other details of Dasara Navaratri in Vijayawada are given in official website of Kanaka Durga temple of Vijayawada – kanakadurgatemple.org 

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Peddamma Thalli temple, located in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, is the biggest and popular temple for Goddess Shakti. Durga Sharan Navaratri utsavam is one of the eye-catching and colourful events in Hyderabad. In 2009, Peddamma Thalli temple celebrates Navaratri utsavalu from 19^th September.

Dates and Alankarams of the Goddess for Dasara Sharan Navaratri utsavalu 2009:

19^th September, Saturday – Bala Tripura Sundari Devi alankaram

20^th September, Sunday – Shri Gayatri Devi alankaram

21^st September, Monday – Shri Annapurna Devi alankaram

22^nd September, Tuesday – Rajarajeshwari Devi alankaram

23^rd September, Wednesday – Lalitha Devi – Lalitha Panchami alankaram

24^th, September, Thursday – Gajalakshmi Devi – Maha Shashti alankaram

25^th, September, Friday – Saraswati Devi – Maha Sapthami alankaram

26^th, September, Saturday – Durga Devi – Durgashtami alankaram

27^th, September, Sunday – Mahishasura Mardhini – Maha Navami alankaram

28^th, September, Monday – Peddamma Thalli alankaram – Vijaya Dashami (Dasara).

Chandi Homam will be performed on 26^th Seprtember 2009 (Durgashtami) during Navaratri. Pallaki seva and preocession is performed for Utsava murthi on concluding day of the event, 28^th September 2009.

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