Pleasing Maa Durga is less about grand rituals and more about devotion, purity, and strength of heart. She is Shakti – she responds to sincerity.

Here are the most loved ways to worship her:

1. Purity in thought and space

Keep your home, your altar, and your mind clean. Maa Durga loves cleanliness. Light a diya in the morning and evening, offer fresh flowers – especially red hibiscus and lotus – and keep the space calm and respectful.

2. Fasting and sattvic living

During Navratri and on Tuesdays and Fridays, many devotees keep a vrat. Even if you can’t do a full fast, eat simple, sattvic food, avoid anger, gossip, and harsh words. Self-discipline itself is an offering to her.

3. Mantras and Jaap

Chanting with focus is very powerful.

Beej Mantra: Om Dum Durgayei Namaha – 108 times daily

Sarva Mangala Mangalye: Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute

Durga Chalisa or Argala Stotram – especially during Navratri . You don’t need to chant loudly. Even silent, heartfelt chanting counts.

4. Offerings she loves

Red chunari, sindoor, bangles, and mehendi – offering shringaar to Maa

Fruits, mishri, kheer, and coconut

Clove and cardamom in paan

Offer with your right hand and with love, not out of fear.

5. Navratri Sadhana

The 9 nights are her most special time. You can:

Do Kalash Sthapana

Read one chapter of Durga Saptashati each day

Meditate on her 9 forms – from Shailputri to Siddhidatri

Even if you do a small daily path for all 9 days without break, she notices consistency.

6. Seva and protecting Shakti

Maa Durga is the protector of dharma. The best way to please her is to:

Respect and support women around you – mother, wife, daughter, colleagues

Help those who are weak or in trouble

Not tolerate injustice quietly

Donate food, clothes, or help in a Devi temple or to a young girl – Kanya Pujan during Navratri is considered very dear to her

7. What to avoid

Avoid ego, cruelty, and using her name for show. She is Jagat Janani – a mother. She doesn’t want perfection, she wants a true heart. Pray like a child talking to his mother, not like asking a transaction.

A simple daily practice you can start tomorrow morning:

Light a diya, offer water and a flower, and say from the heart: “Maa, I am yours. Keep my mind strong and clean.” Do that daily.

Your 10-minute daily puja for Maa Durga

You need: a small photo/murti, a diya (ghee or oil), incense, fresh flower, a small glass of water, roli-kumkum.

1. Shuddhi (1 min) Take bath, wear clean clothes. Sprinkle water on yourself and your puja place and say: Om Apavitrah Pavitro Va…

2. Sankalp (30 sec) Fold hands. Say in your mind: “Maa, I am doing this puja for your happiness and for strength in my family.”

3. Aavahan and Diya (2 min) Light the diya. Light incense. Offer flower at her feet. Put a little roli and rice. Offer water.

4. Jaap (5 min) – the heart of it Close eyes. Do 3 slow breaths. Then chant: Om Dum Durgayei Namaha – 108 times

Use a rudraksha mala if you have one, otherwise count on fingers. Don’t rush. Then once say: Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute

5. Prarthana (1 min) Talk to her like your own mother. No need for Sanskrit. “Maa, remove fear, give me courage to do what is right.” Do aarti with the diya – just circle it 3 times clockwise in front of her. Sit in silence for 10 seconds. That silence is where she blesses. If you can, do this Brahma muhurat or early morning, and again at sunset just lighting diya.

Puja Vidhi In Navratri  Starting with Ghatasthapana

Day 0 – Pratipada : If you want full puja: clean your altar, place a red cloth, keep a Kalash – a pot with water, mango leaves, coconut on top. If that’s too much, just place a red chunari behind Maa’s photo. Take sankalp to do 9 days without break.

Daily rule for 9 days:

Wake early, no onion-garlic-alcohol if possible

Keep one diya lit morning-evening (Akhand Jyot if you can manage)

Read 1 chapter of Durga Saptashati or at least Durga Chalisa + Argala Stotram

What to worship each day:

Day 1  – Shailputri – Daughter of mountains, strength to begin

Day 2 – Brahmacharini – Tapasya and patience

Day 3 – Chandraghanta – Peace and alertness

Day 4 – Kushmanda – Creator of universe, health

Day 5 – Skandamata – Mother of Skanda, protection for children

Day 6 – Katyayani – Fighter of evil

Day 7 – Kalaratri – Removes fear and negativity

Day 8 – Mahagauri – Purity and forgiveness

Day 9 – Siddhidatri – Gives siddhi and wisdom

Day 10 – Vijayadashami / Dussehra – Victory

Ashtami & Navami special :

Do Kanya Pujan. Invite 2-9 young girls (2-10 years), wash their feet, offer them halwa-puri-chana, bangles, and take their blessing. Maa sees herself in them.

Dussehra :  Do visarjan of Kalash water in a tulsi plant, and distribute prasad. The most important niyam: Do not miss a day in between. Even if you are traveling, do the 10-minute jaap. Continuity matters more than grandeur.

In the Indian tradition, Bharat Mata (Mother India) is a symbolic personification of the nation. Pleasing Bharat Mata is generally understood not through rituals alone, but through sincere service to the country and its people.
Here are meaningful ways to honor Bharat Mata:

1. Serve the nation selflessly through honest work, public service, or volunteering.
2. Follow dharma—be truthful, just, compassionate, and responsible in daily life.
3. Respect the Constitution and laws, while contributing positively to society.
4. Protect nature by planting trees, conserving water, and keeping your surroundings clean.
5. Support education by helping children learn or sharing knowledge with others.
6. Help those in need, regardless of caste, religion, language, or region.
7. Respect India’s diversity, appreciating its many cultures, languages, and traditions.
8. Preserve Indian heritage, including its temples, monuments, arts, literature, and classical knowledge.
9. Work with excellence in your profession, helping India grow through innovation and integrity.
10. Pray for the welfare of the nation and cultivate gratitude for the land that sustains you.
    Many people also express devotion through patriotic songs and prayers such as:
    • “Vande Mataram”
    • “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” (used by many as a patriotic slogan)
    • Daily prayers for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of India and all its people.
    From a spiritual perspective, if you worship deities such as Lord Krishna, Lord Jagannath, or other forms of the Divine, dedicating your prayers, good deeds, and acts of compassion to the welfare of India can also be viewed as a way of honoring Bharat Mata. Ultimately, the greatest offering to Mother India is to become a person of good character who contributes to the country’s well-being through compassion, honesty, and service.

On Nag Panchami – Shravan Shukla Panchami, we worship Nag Devtas as guardians of water, fertility, and family protection, and as dear to Lord Shiva. How to please Nag Devta – Puja Vidhi This is what is traditionally done at hme:

Preparation : Wake up early, take bath, wear clean clothes. Clean your puja room / altar with water or Gangajal. Keep a fast if you can – many eat only once in the evening. Place a red cloth on a wooden chowki and keep an idol or picture of Nag Devta. Idol can be of silver, stone, wood, or clay.

Puja : First bathe the idol with water and raw milk, then with water again.

Offerings: milk mixed with honey, ghee and sugar, turmeric, kumkum / roli, akshat (raw rice), flowers (especially white), incense and ghee diya. Offer sweets and seasonal fruits.

Do Sankalpa – vow that you are performing puja with sincere devotion.

Prayers and Katha : Light diya and agarbatti, fold hands and pray for family welfare. Recite Nag Panchami katha and mantra, then do aarti.

Mantras to recite

The most common mantras:

Sarpa Mantra:

Anantam Vasukim Shesham Padmanabham cha Kambalam
Shankhapalam Dhritarashtram cha Takshakam Kaliyam tatha
Etani nava namani Naganaam cha Mahatmanam
Sayam kale pathennityam pratah kale visheshatah
Tasya vishabhayam nasti sarvatra vijayi bhavet

Meaning – remembering the nine great Nagas removes fear of poison and brings victory.

Sarve Nagaah Mantra:

Sarve Nagaah preeyantam me ye kechit prithvi-tale
Ye cha helimarchi-stha ye cha divi-stha ye antariksha-stha
Ye nadeeshu mahanaga ye saraswati-gaminah
Ye cha vapi-tadageshu teshu sarveshu vai namah

“May the snakes who are in this world, sky, heaven, sun-rays, lakes, wells, ponds etc. bless us and we all salute them.”

Chant at least 108 times or 11 times with devotion.

What pleases them most

Ahimsa: Do not kill or hurt snakes on this day. Respect live snakes, anthills (Nag Bhanda / Varul) where they are believed to live. Don’t dig the earth – tradition says avoid ploughing, digging or cutting trees on Nag Panchami. Feed symbolically: Offer milk to stone/clay idols. If you visit a live Nag temple, don’t force-feed milk – it harms them. Offer flowers and pray from distance.Worship Shiva: Abhishek of Shivling with milk and water, as Nagas are his ornaments. Charity: Offer food, clothes to poor, and avoid iron tawa / fried food if your family tradition says so. After puja, sprinkle some puja milk and flowers near a Tulsi plant or sacred tree, and break your fast after listening to the Katha.

The Jagannath Temple Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of most sacred festivals. From a traditional Vedic astrological perspective (rather than a scientifically established one), it is considered a highly auspicious period for spiritual merit, removal of karmic obstacles, and seeking divine grace. Pulling the chariot (Rath) during the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra is regarded as a deeply sacred act of devotion. While beliefs vary by tradition, the festival symbolizes Lord Jagannath coming out of the temple to bless everyone, regardless of caste, status, or background. The spiritual importance of pulling the Rath includes:

• An act of seva (selfless service): Pulling the chariot is considered an offering of one’s strength and devotion to Lord Jagannath.
• Receiving divine blessings: Many devotees believe that sincerely participating in the Rath Yatra brings the Lord’s grace, inner peace, and spiritual merit.
• Symbol of surrender: Holding the rope represents allowing God to guide one’s life rather than being led solely by ego and worldly desires.
• Equality among devotees: During the Rath Yatra, people from all walks of life pull the same chariot together, symbolizing unity and equality before God.
• Spiritual purification: Traditional beliefs describe participation in the Yatra—especially with faith, prayer, and good conduct—as helping purify the mind and encouraging righteous living.
• Rare opportunity for darshan: Since Lord Jagannath comes outside the temple, many who cannot normally enter or visit the sanctum can have His darshan.

According to the Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana, and long-standing Jagannath traditions, seeing the Lord on the chariot and participating in the procession are considered highly auspicious, though these are matters of religious belief rather than empirically verifiable facts. If you have the opportunity to pull the Rath:

• Offer a sincere prayer before touching the rope.
• Chant “Jai Jagannath” or the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.
• Pull with humility and patience rather than force.
• Pray not only for yourself but also for the welfare of all beings.

In the Jagannath tradition, it is often said that the greatest blessing is not merely touching the rope, but cultivating devotion, compassion, humility, and righteous conduct in daily life.

Astrological Significance :

• Powerful Sun energy: Rath Yatra is celebrated during the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month of Ashadha, a time traditionally associated with increasing spiritual vitality and divine blessings.

• Movement of destiny: The Lord’s journey from the temple to the Gundicha Temple symbolizes movement, progress, and the removal of stagnation in one’s life. Astrologically, it is believed to support positive changes when one has been facing delays.

• Reduction of karmic burdens: Traditional belief holds that sincere devotion to Lord Jagannath during this period can help lessen the effects of difficult planetary influences (graha doshas), although this is a matter of faith rather than something astrology can verify.

• Support for Jupiter (Guru) and Moon: Worship during Rath Yatra is believed to strengthen qualities associated with wisdom, devotion, compassion, and emotional stability.

• Good time for new spiritual beginnings: Many devotees begin mantra japa, charity, pilgrimage, or religious study during Rath Yatra because it is considered spiritually auspicious.

Spiritual benefits traditionally associated with participating pulling the chariot with devotion is believed to bring great spiritual merit (punya). Seeing (darshan) of Lord Jagannath on the chariot is believed to purify past karma. Offering food, water, or service to pilgrims is considered especially meritorious. Chanting the names of Lord Jagannath, Krishna, or Vishnu during the festival is believed to multiply the spiritual benefits of one’s practice. If you cannot attend puri tradition holds that you can still participate by praying before an image of Lord Jagannath at home. Chanting the Jagannath Ashtakam or the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Reading stories of Lord Jagannath. Donating food or helping those in need. Watching the Rath Yatra with devotion and offering prayers.From the perspective of devotion, many traditions teach that the most important factor is sincere faith and selfless service, rather than one’s birth chart or planetary positions. Astrological interpretations of Rath Yatra are part of tradition and should be understood as matters of religious belief rather than established scientific fact.

Know More About The Rath ( Chariot ) Used In Rath Yatra :

The Rath Yatra in Puri uses 3 massive wooden chariots, built afresh every year just before the festival. They are made by hereditary carpenters of the Maharana / Vishwakarma community in the Rath Khala workshop opposite the temple.No metal nails are used – only wooden joints. Iron is used only for wheels reinforcement. Construction starts on Akshaya Tritiya and takes about 58 days.Wood: Around 865 logs of Phasi, Dhausa, Asana, Dhaura, Simili wood floated down Mahanadi from Dasapalla forests. Total 2,188 wooden pieces are used.Wheels: 42 wheels total, each wheel 7 feet diameter.After Yatra, chariots are dismantled. Wood is used as fuel in Jagannath Temple kitchen for Mahaprasad and parts are sold to devotees as sacred relic.

1. Nandighosha – Chariot of Lord Jagannath . Other names: Garudadhwaja, KapidhwajaDeity on it: Lord Jagannath + Madanmohan (representative)Height: 44 ft 2 inches to 45 ft – tallest in terms of canopy but slightly shorter than Taladhwaja in some years. Most texts say 45 ft c51dc0bcBase: 34’6″ x 34’6″ 8fd8Wheels: 16 wheels – symbolises 16 kalas of Lord Krishna aac6Wooden pieces: 832 8fd8Canopy Colour: Red and Yellow – Yellow is associated with Vishnu 8fd8Horse Colour: White 8fd8c51dHorses Names (4): Shankha, Balahaka, Suweta, HaridashwaCharioteer (Sarathi): Daruka aac6Guardian (Dwarapala): Garuda, Jaya-Vijaya at gate 8fd8Flag Name: Trailokyamohini – emblem Garuda 8fd8c51dRope Name: Shankhachuda Nagini 42efWeapons / Symbols: Sankha and ChakraParshva Devatas (9 side deities): Panchamukhi Hanuman, Harihara, Madhusudana, Giridhari, Pandu Narasingha, Chintamani Krishna, Narayana, Chatra Bhanga Ravana, Rama on Hanuman

2. Taladhwaja – Chariot of Lord Balabhadra . Other names: Langaladhwaja, Haladhwaja – flag has Palm Tree symbolDeity on it: Lord Balabhadra + RamakrishnaHeight: 43 ft 3 inches to 44 ft – technically tallest chariot, standard 44 ft aac6c0bcBase: 33′ x 33′ 8fd8Wheels: 14 wheels – symbolises 14 lokas aac6Wooden pieces: 763 8fd8Canopy Colour: Red and Bluish-Green / Blue- symbol of power and protection 8fd8Horse Colour: Black 8fd8c51dHorses Names (4): Tibra, Ghora, Dirghasharma, SwornanavaCharioteer: Matali – charioteer of Indra aac6Guardian: Vasudeva, Gatekeepers Nanda-SunandaFlag Name: Unnani 8fd8c51dRope Name: Basuki Naga / VasukiWeapons / Symbols: Hala and Musala (plough and mace)

3. Darpadalana / Devadalana – Chariot of Devi Subhadra . Other names: Padmadhwaja, DevadalanaDeity on it: Devi Subhadra + SudarshanaHeight: 42 ft 3 inches to 43 ft – smallest aac6Base: 31’6″ x 31’6″ 8fd8Wheels: 12 wheels – symbolises 12 months aac6Wooden pieces: 593 8fd8Canopy Colour: Red and Black – Black associated with Shakti c0bcHorse Colour: Red / BrownHorses Names (4): Rochika, Mochika, Jita, AparajitaCharioteer: Arjuna aac69329Guardian: Jayadurga, Gatekeepers Ganga-JamunaFlag Name: NadambikaRope Name: Swarnachuda NaginiWeapons / Symbols: Padma and Kalhara (Lotus) Common Features Direction:

All three are pulled from Singhadwara (Lion Gate) of Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Temple (3 km) on Bada Danda.Ropes: Each chariot rope is huge and considered very sacred. Devotees believe touching/pulling the rope = attaining moksha – Rathe tu Vamanam drustva punarjanma na vidyateChhera Pahanra: Before pulling, Puri Gajapati King sweeps the chariots with golden broom.No steering: No modern steering; turned by wooden wedges and manpower.

In the Jagannath Temple tradition, Lord Jagannath is believed to be especially pleased by sincere devotion, humility, and service rather than elaborate rituals. Here are some widely cherished ways to worship Him:

• Chant His names with devotion, such as:
  • “Jai Jagannath”
  • “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
  • Hare Krishna Hare Rama Mahamantra
• Offer simple food (bhog) like fruits, cooked rice, khichdi, or sweets prepared with a clean mind and loving intention. Offer it first to the Lord before eating.
• Read or listen to stories of Lord Jagannath, Lord Krishna, or the Bhagavad Gita regularly.
• Serve others, especially by feeding the hungry or helping those in need. Selfless service is considered dear to Him.
• Live truthfully by practicing compassion, honesty, forgiveness, and humility.
• Visit a Jagannath temple when possible, or keep a picture or idol at home and offer a lamp, flowers, or tulsi leaves daily.
• Observe sacred festivals, especially the annual Rath Yatra, with devotion. Even remembering or chanting His name during the festival is considered spiritually beneficial.

A beautiful prayer is: “Jagannath Swami Nayana Patha Gami Bhavatu Me.”

“O Lord Jagannath, may You always remain on the path of my vision and in my heart.”

The 72 Names And Their Functions
1- VEHUIAH – If you need a Fresh start in life. Also bestows wisdom
2- JELIEL – Enhances Love, sex and also defends you if you are wrongfully accused
3- SITAEL – General protection from adversities.
4- ELEMIAH – Protects you when you travel. Also works against mental disorders.
5- MAHASIAH – Will help you live in harmony with those around you. Also bestowal of occult knowledge.
6- LELAHEL – To acquire knowledge of healing as well as the arts. Can increase your fortune and fame.
7- ACHAIAH – Bestows Patience and the love of learning
8- CAHETEL – Will call down upon you Divine Blessings against evil.
9- HAZIEL (Aziel) – Divine Mercy and Forgiveness. A very good angel
10- ALADIAH – Bestows good health but also governs anger and rage.
11- LAUVIAH – For the obtainment of Victory in your endeavors.
12- HAHAIAH – Will Help you Against adversity. he will also help you with lucid dreaming. He will also help you discern secrets.
13- YEZALEL – He can help you sustain friendships and mend fences.
14- MEBAHEL – This angel stands for Justice, truth and freedom.
15- HARIEL – Helps one create a Moral purification of the mind
16- HAKAMIAH – Enhances Loyalty and is good to discern disloyalty
17- LAVIAH – This angel is great for prophetic Revelations in dreams. Also a lover of the Arts
18- CALIEL – If you need help quickly this angel works very fast. Especially with legal issues.
19- LEUVIAH – Helps expand the human intellect to new levels, also good for memory and whole brain thinking.
20- PAHALIAH – Good for protection of those who lead the spiritual life. Also keeps spiritual people on track.
21- NELCHAEL – Will help you learn any topic. he is also good for the elimination of curses and evil entities.
22- YEIAYEL – He will bestows fortune, fame and renown to the one using him. Also good for one who wants to start a business.
23- MELAHEL – Has a great healing capacity as well instills courage in a person.
24- HAHEUIAH – General protection
25- NITH-HAIAH -This angel is very powerful and will help you discover Spiritual Wisdom and Magic
26- HAAIAH – For those in politics this angel is very good. He also increases Ambition if that is what you need.
27- YERATEL – He will confuse those who want to harm you. He is a lover of peace and justice.
28- SEHEIAH – Is a protector of health and longevity.
29- REIYEL – Liberation from enemies, both physical and invisible. He is also a defender of spiritual truth.
30- OMAEL -He is very good to dispel depression and impatience. He is also a patron angel of Doctors.
31- LACABEL – Very good for the acquisition of knowledge.
32- VASARIAH – Helps one attracts harmony and mercy into life. Also helps one becomes more articulate.
33- YEHUIAH – Will help you discovers those who are against you.
34- LEHAHIAH – If you have issues with anger, this angel can help you get it under control.
35- CHEVAKIAH – This angel will help you Reconcile with those you may have harmed. He is a promoter of peace.
36- MENADEL – Helps protect your employment and to preserve your livelihood from layoffs and other misfortunes.
37- ANIEL – Inspires philosophical knowledge also makes one deeply knowledgeable in the arts and sciences.
38- HAAMIAH – Will help you gain reward on earth and in heaven. He governs all that relates to the divine.
39- REHAEL – Is a great healer of the sick
40- YEIAZEL – If you are troubled. He will bestow Gods Consolation and Comfort
41- HAHAHEL – If you feel you have a divine Mission, he will help you discern it.
42- MIKHAEL – He is concerned with political affairs. He also protects travelers.
43- VEULIAH – Will protect you from your enemies. He is also a patron of people who are in the military.
44- YELAHIAH – Will help you be successful in all your undertakings.
45- SEHALIAH – He will increase Motivation and willpower
46- ARIEL – He will increase your gratitude for the things you have . He will also bestow great secrets.
47- ASALIAH – A great angel to increase contemplation of the divine.
48- MIHAEL – Great for reuniting couples. Angel of love and fertility as well.
49- VEHUEL – Will help eliminate Sorrow.
50- DANIEL – TO help you obtain the mercy of the divine. Will also help you prevail in legal proceedings. He is also a patron of people in the Legal profession.
51- HAHASIAH – Will help you discern the mysteries of life.
52- IMAMIAH – Patron of prisoners. Will also humble all those who wish to harm you.
53- NANAEL – Will help your Spiritual Communication with the divine and spirit realms. Will also help with meditation.
54- NITHAEL – To obtain God’s mercy and to help you live a long life. Will also help you with writing eloquently.
55- MEBAHIAH – Will help you perform good deeds. Will show you what to do for your soul.
56- POYEL – For general fulfillment of what you desire. Governs fame and fortune.
57- NEMAMIAH – For general prosperity. Also good for people in the military.
58- YEIALEL – Will help improve your mental state. Also good for healing the eyes.
59- HARAHEL – Helps with fertility issues in women. Also helps you calm your disobedient child. Also loves learning and is the patron of authors.
60- MITZRAEL – Good for the remediation of all mental illness.
61- UMABEL – Will help you become more social and make more friends. Great for shy people.
62- IAH-HEL – Great for the acquisition of wisdom and philosophy.
63- ANAUEL – Great for protection while traveling. He also governs business, banking and commerce in general.
64- MEHIEL – Protection from wild animals. Good for those who work as veterinarians or in zoos. Also a patron of professors.
65- DAMABIAH – Helps attract great fortune. Also a wonderful angel against curses and hexes.
66- MANAKEL – If you feel that divine wrath is upon you. This angel will intercede on your behalf. He will also heal various neurological disorders
67- EYAEL – If you seek truth, no matter it be earthly or spiritual, this angel well help you obtain it.
68- HABUHIAH – This angel is a great healers. He also facilitates agriculture and gardening.
69- ROCHEL – Will help you find lost objects.
70- JABAMIAH – THis angel will help you on your spiritual path.
71- HAIYAEL – Divine Warrior and protector. He is good for general protection.
72- MVMIAH – He brings success in all things.

Haldi or turmeric comes from the powdered tubers of the curcuma longa , classified under the zingiberaceae root family . Turmeric is a perennial Asian plant cultivated for its yellow tuberose root . The turmeric plant has narrow leaves one to one and a half feet ( 30 – 45 cm ) long . The pale yellow flowers are borne on spikes four to seven inches ( 10 – 18 cm ) long . The turmeric mala is very useful in performing special prayers overpowering enemies and cures jaundice . The wearer of this mala gets peace of mind and is rid of anxiety , depression , and tensions .The mala is used in baglamukhi sadhna . Baglamukhi ( Mars ) Sadhana The goddess appeared as a result of tapa by lord vishnu to dispel the problems in life of human beings caused because of a great oceanic storm ( swatantra tantra ) . It was on a tuesday and night of chaturdashi . Therefore her sadhana is commenced on either of two days . She is a vaishnavi and the vidhya is known as pitambra vidhya with a seat at datia ( mp ) . All items used in sadhana should be yellow in color.  As per kundika tantra during sadhana , celibacy , sleeping on ground , and purity of mind is essential.  Her sadhak is blessed with victory over enemy in litigation , competition and election , cure from chronic diseases to ward off difficulties and malefic planetary effects and power to control and torture his enemies.  This is useful in all the shatkarma . 1. Dhyan I medidate and salute the goddess who is seated in sudha sagar on a gem studded throne of gold . The dress , attire , ornaments of goddess and environment around is yellowish.  By her left hand she is pulling out the tongue of the devil vera and by her right hand she is beating the devil by club such is two armed goddess pitambra . 2. Mantra .After viniyog , nyas , kavach , & strotra keeping baglamukhi tantra in front following mantra is sanctified by reciting 125000 times over a period of 21 days after 9 pm . om hrim baglamukhi sarvadustanam vacham mukham sthambhaya jihva keelay keelayam buddhi nashay hrim om swaha . Baglamukhi Poojan Bhagvati bagalamukhi is also known by the name of pentambra.  All type of suffering are releaved by the reading of devi kavach and strota . For the rituals performed in respect of baglamukhi devi all item should be of yellow color. After morning bath put a yellow cloth on a wooden plank and put put a photo and yantra of baglamukhi on it . Before starting this ritual you must perform sarvadev worship . Finally you must recite baglamukhi aarti .

1. Aries – Jaggery , parikrama 9 times .
2. Taurus – Misri ( rock sugar ) , parikrama 11 times .
3. Gemini – Raw wheat ear ( hari gehoon kee baalee) , parikrama 7 times .
4. Cancer – Rice or white till , parikrama 28 times 
5. Leo – Dhoop , parikrama 29 times .
6. Virgo – Paan and hari elaichi , parikrama 7 times .
7. Libra – Camphor , parikrama 21 times .
8. Scorpio – Jaggery , parikrama 28 times .
9.Sagittarius – Chana dal , parikrama 23 times 
10. Capricorn – black till( sesame seeds ) , parikrama 15 times .
11. Aquarius – Black mustard seeds , parikrama 25 times .
12. Pisces – Yellow mustard seeds , parikrama 9 times .

As per the narration of sant tulsidas in vinay patrika lord ganesha is very fond of modak or ladoos ( sweetmeats ) .Without ladoos any offering to lord ganesha is incomplete. The word modak is derived from two words mode meaning pleasure even when it is in a small quantity or when one sees it . When tasty sweets are offered to lord ganesha his pleasure in them is reciprocated to the devotee by way of great pleasure and happiness .

Narration in ganpati atharvashirsh whoever offers durva grass to god becomes like kuber , the God of wealth. Whoever offers rice and paddy achieves success and fame . Whoever offers a thousand ladoos to sri ganesh find fulfillment of personal desires .

Lord ganesha is known to be very fond of jaggery .In padampuran there is a story that narrates his love for ladoos .

Lord ganesha is also fond of kapittha jamun fruit on receiving the offerings of these fruits the son of uma , lord ganesha becomes happy and eliminates all kinds of sorrows , shortcomings and hindrances . I pay my respects to the feet of vighneshwar .

According to aachar bhushan lord ganesha likes all flowers except for tulsi the holy basil plant ( ocimum sanctum ) .But on ganesh chaturthi day the white tulsi flowers can be offered .

A shivling is the representation of the divine union of the male and the female energy that leads to the creation of the world. The unique iconography of shivalinga fuses these two principles.

Classification of shivlinga

The lingas are classified into six varieties depending on how they came into existence

1. Daiva lingas are those installed and worshipped by the gods and other celestial beings and thus named after them they continue to exist in the preent day and on earth but their origin is traditionally ascribed to the gods.

2. Asura lingas are those installed by the class of the titans known as asuras and daityas but were pious and jealous devotees of shiva like ravana .

3. Arsha lingas were installed and worshipped by sages of yore like agastya .

4. Purana lingas are those which have been celebrated as installed at the very distinct past by mythical personages .

5. Manusha lingas are those that have been caused to be made by human patrons ( rulers , pious, saints etc ) in hiostorical times .

6. Svayambhu lingas are the forms which shiva assumed to manifest himself . The jyotirlingas and bana lingas belong to this variety .

There is also reckoning oftheir relative merits . The lingas of the divya , purana and svayambhu varities are considered best ( uttama ) , the lingas of the asura and arsha varities are of middling quality ( madhyama ) and the lingas of the manusha variety inferior ( adhama ) .

Another classification is based on how it is made

1. Krutima ( artificial , made by hands ) .

2. Akrutima ( natural bought about bu a natural course of events ) The banalingas belong to the latter group .

3. A further classification has the structural status in focus chala ( mobile ) or jangama and 2 achala ( stationery ) or sthavara .