Global Hindu Heritage Foundation organized a protest rally in Guntur in support of Hindus who are protesting in support of their demand for immediate action against the culprit who destroyed Muthylamma Deity in Secunderabad. The Hindus of Secunderabad city have taken up their protest program saying that the gunman who destroyed the idol of Amma in Mutyalamma Matli Devasthanam in Secunderabad city of Telangana should be punished immediately. Under the leadership of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, Hindu activists took out a protest program at Shankar Vilas Center in Guntur city. This program started as a rally from Shankar Vilas and proceeded to the statue of Vivekananda on Amaravati Road. In this, the leaders of Hindu communities said that the Telangana government should immediately apologize to the Hindus and vandalize the statue of Ammavari by kicking it. They asked to take action against the person. Thunuguntla Rajesh, Kanchibotla Harsha Vardhan Shastri, Tunga Yeswant, Brahma Reddy, Yadla Nagamalleswara Rao, Yakkala Sai Kumar, Praveen, Lakshmi Ramanujadasi, Bhima Madhu and more than 200 Hindus participated in this program. The desecration at Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad snowballed into a tense confrontation between protesting devotees and police at the temple premises on Saturday afternoon. In the backdrop of a bandh called by local traders to protest the vandalizing of the idol at the temple, large number of devotees including women and members of religious organizations gathered around shouting slogans. A few local organizations had given a call for bandh in Secunderabad on Saturday to protest against the vandal at the Muthyalamma temple early this week. The police had taken into custody one person Salman Saleem Thakur, in connection with the incident and registered a case against motivational speaker Munnawar Zama and two others who are owners of a private hotel at Secunderabad. The police had sealed the hotel where Munnawar Zama, had organized coaching classes. Union Minister and Telangana BJP President, Kishan Reddy, strongly criticized Chief Minister Revanth reddy) on Thursday for his silence regarding the recent attack on Muthyalamma Temple. Reddy questioned why the Chief Minister has not condemned the incident and expressed concerns over the need for a protest to highlight the issue. “Why has the Chief Minister not spoken up about the attack on the temple? The video footage of the incident would enrage anyone, regardless of their religion,” said Reddy during his address. He also raised concerns about the police response, questioning why a lathi charge was conducted on the protesting youth. “What crime did they commit to deserve such treatment? Don’t they even have the right to express their protest?” he added. Malkajgiri Lok Sabha member Etala Rajendar said that fundamentalists had carried out attacks on six Hindu temples in the last two months. They were not executed by insane persons, but it was a pre-planned plan to hurt the sentiments of Hindus, he said. Talking to reporters after visiting the house of Sai Kumar Goud at Hasmathpet in Old Bowenpally, who sustained grievous injuries in the police lathicharge near Muthyalamma temple, Rajendar said that over 200 persons from Mumbai, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh have attended hate-speech meetings in a hotel in the name of personality development classes. But, the police have tried to divert the issue by stating that an insane person had carried out the attack. Stating that he had personally lodged a complaint against this act, Rajendar said that the state government had not responded even after the sentiments of Hindus had been hurt. Hindus have to wake up and look around to see the injustice inflicted on Hindus. The government, terrorists and anti-Hindus have deliberately attacking the Temples to hurst the sentiments of Hindus. Unless Hindus show their strength, they have the potential to be wiped out. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

My wife and I came to Pheonix to visit our family friends, Sri Madhava Rao and his wife Parvati Garu. I admire this family for their goodwill and helping nature.  When I came to Michigan State University at East Lansing, USA in 1965, this is the family who accommodated me and treated me as  their family member. We became good family friends for nearly 60 years. He received his PhD in Business from Michigan State University and then worked at University of Detroit for a couple of years, and Eastern Michigan University till 2116. Madhava Rao became second President of TANA.  We just came to see him and Parvati him. We are really excited to visit them and reminisce grand good old days. Another family, Jagan and Uma,  whom we know for  nearly 64 years, arranged a short speech at Ekta Mandir in Pheonix. Addressing about 100 people, I mentioned that Global Hindu Heritage Foundation was started in 2006 mainly to free and protect Hindu Temples, revive our Sanatana dharma, encounter the deceptive conversions and radical terrorist activities, and work at ground level to make sure our Hindus are protected in the villages. To nourish the roots of Sanatana Dharma, nurture our culture and traditions, preserve our ancient heritage, enrich the Hindu way of life, and encounter adharma, GHHF started ground level activities in eight States in Bharat – Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and West Bengal. Also, in Bangladesh. 1)    Ghar Wapasi – to protect our Hindus form conversion and welcome back to Hinduism those were converted to Christianity. 20 Pracharaks working at these villages. 2)    Bala Samskar Kendras - 200 schools started to educate our children about the richness and greatness of Sanatana Dharma. 3)    Grama Devata Temples are being renovated to revive the culture of village Gods and Goddesses to ensure the safety of the villages. 4)    Sponsor a Priest – Employing unemployed Priests open the Temples that were closed due to financial difficulties. 5)    Dhupa Deepa Naivedyam – Providing necessary puja items to village Temples that could not able to lit the lamps in the villages. Also talked about Sponsor a Priest program, intinta Shiva Abhishekam and others.     I told them that it is time for all of us to work together to protect our Bharata Mata. We talked enough for centuries on.  It is time to ACT. No more excuses. No more apathy. Let us sacrifice our time and resources.  We thank the management of Ekta Mandir for giving me the opportunity to talk about GHHF.     I requested them to Visit our website: www.savetemples.org.     For more information, please contact me. Thanks Dhanyavad Prakasarao V Velagapudi PhD President GHHF 601-918-7111; Email – ghhffusaorg@gmail.com  {{album_1231}}

We happened to meet Sri Viswamjee in 2007 when we explained the plight of Hindu Temples and how the government was abusing the funds and undermining the Hindu ethos.   Since then, we have been explaining the progress of our activities, some of the legal fights, illegal construction of Churches, protests against GHHF, and several projects we have undertaken over the five years. He always appreciated our efforts and encouraged us to continue to do our dharma.  He mentioned that we should not worry too much this year because changes are coming soon, and Sanatana Dharma will reestablish itself. In fact, wherever we went to attend his program, he made it a point to inform the devotees about our GGHF activities. He allowed me to explain our activities at the ground level in Bharat. On October 12th evening, his devotees organized a Navaratri celebrations program in Carrolton. It was filled with Pujas, Pada Puja, Durga Mata Puja, Kumari Puja, a dance program, a veena recital, Shamee Puja, and others. While giving his Anugraha Bhashana, he mentioned why he gave the Distinguished Service Award and invited us to sit next to him on the stage. In this video, you can hear him appreciate our activities.

On Vijayadashami today in Narayanapuram village, Nagara Sankirtana program was successfully conducted from Kollapuramma temple to Anjaneya Swamy temple on behalf of Global Hindu Heritage Foundation. Nagara Sankeerthana is a traditional Indian practice where a group of people sing hymns while walking through residential areas. The practice is also known as Nagar Kirtan.  Here are some details about Nagara Sankeerthana:  •    What it involves: A group of people walk through residential areas while singing holy hymns.  •    Where it's practiced: It's a tradition in Indian religions.  •    How it's performed: Some groups perform Nagara Sankeerthana on the first Sunday of every month. They may also include patriotic songs, folk songs, vachanas, and tattva padas in their performances.  The nagara is also a percussion instrument used in temples across South India. In Sikh traditions, the naghara is a large ceremonial drum used in Gatka performances.   All the devotees travel on foot by holding a Gods or Goddesses picture or a flag. Devotees chant the divine name of the God at various locations. Nagara Sankeertana eliminates the negative energy and fills the positive energy in the area. There is a big difference between Keerthanam and Sankeerthanam. Keerthanam is an individual affair. It is sung by an individual for the fulfilment of his prayers. Sankeerthana aims at the well-being of the whole universe. This is also described as Samajika bhajans (community singing). This method of singing bhajans was first initiated by Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Sankeerthana aims at demonstrating unity in diversity. When all the participants combined to sing in unison with one voice, it is described as Sankeerthana. In Hinduism, Bengali saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu[3] propagated ideas of bhakti, or devotion to a personal God, through kirtan (collective recitation of hymns) and nagar kirtan (kirtan the in form of religious processions),[4] and is credited in the Vaishnava tradition with introduction of the custom.[5] The congregational singing of Chaitanya was done to folk tunes and accompanied by the boisterous booming of drums and cymbals.[6] Sri Sathya Saibaba says, “You came into this world alone, with no companion, isn’t it? During the years of life, you collected all these kith and kin, you gathered wife and children, friends, and acquaintances who attached themselves to you. When you return to the realm from which you came, you enter the portals alone, with no one to keep company. So too, let it be with the journey called Nagar Sankeerthan. Come into the street alone; collect kith and kin, if they come unto you; move with them unconcerned and unaffected; revel in your own sweet solitariness; finally enter your home, with the satisfaction that your job is well done. Fellows may laugh at you as insane; but this insanity is infectious and very soon, even the irreverent will be initiated into the fold. No organization should have as its’ office-bearers people who do not join the Nagar Sankeerthan party. They must have no qualms, no hesitation, no tremors of doubt. The Lord is closest to you, He is the mother, father, teacher, friend, guide and guardian. Call on Him, and He responds immediately. From dawn to dusk, spend every minute in His company. That is the reason why I have directed that every Sathya Sai Organization must arrange for Nagarasankeerthana in the pre- dawn Brahma-muhuurtham (early morning). It is a mission of Love, and all will welcome it. It is a great act of social service to waken people with the Name of God. It is a purificatory pilgrimage, casting off the foul fumes of anger and hate that infest the atmosphere. Moving slowly along the quiet streets, in the cool refreshing morning hours, singing aloud the Name of God, with ecstatic thrill, filling the ears of your fellowmen with the same---this is good sadhana, the best with which you can start the new day. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1230}}

  Dr. Prakasarao Velagapudi, the President of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, spoke at the celebration of Durga Puja by Bangladeshi Hindus on October 12-13 at Travis Middle School in Irving, Texas. They celebrated with passion, faith, dedication, and excitement and performed Durga Puja batches by batches. More than 600 Hindus attended with abiding interest in celebrating Durga Puja. They have been doing Durga Puja for the last eleven years. He spoke to college students and the whole congregation about the need to transmit the timeless Hindu Dharma. We are the only religion that does not have a formal transmission of knowledge to the next generation. For the survival of Sanatana Dharma and humanity, the richness of our Hindu Dharma should be given a chance to shape and mold the personality of the next generation.                  Sanatana Dharma is highly spiritual, scientific, philosophical, and religious. Our ancient Rishis have developed a method known as meditation by which they can scan the entire world and predict the course of events. With that knowledge, they have written Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and many scriptures extolling the virtues of human life. The parents were asked to spend enough time to teach their children the grandeur and greatness of Sanatana Dharma. Even the top executive officers at the top companies have been extolling the richness of Sanatana Dharma.                 All Hindus should take ownership of Sanatana Dharma and Bharat Mata for the sake of humanity.  I would appreciate your donations. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: You can also send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1229}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that for the first time we conducted Shiva Puja and Abhishekam with the participation of Bala Samskar Students. In Narayana Puram village, a program called Shiva worship was organized in the Bala Sanskar center run by Teacher Ashok. First, the Priest applied Tilak on the foreheads of all the children and adults.  The priest read the names and Gotras to all the Hindu relatives who came from the surrounding areas to the head of the house.  Ksheerabhishekam was performed on Shivalinga by everyone, Ashtottara Shatanamavali Puja was recited by everyone and lastly Maha Mangala Arati was done, and blessing was done to everyone by tying protection bracelets. Similarly, Shiva worship should be done in every house and the blessings of Lord Shiva should be given to everyone. Theertha Prasada Vyogam, Annadan program was organized, and the program was successful.  A flag with an image of Anjaneya Swamy and a Tulsi tree were given and told to do puja every day and the flag was tied on the house and the name of Rama was chanted Jai Sriram, Jai Jai Sriram. Importance of Pradosha Kalam. Pradosham is the time present between one and half hours before and after the sun set (One muhurta). Pradosham is a combination of two words pra and dosham in which Pra means Removes, and Dosham means sins that is the time that removes sins. This Muhurta comes every day, however, Pradosham time on triodasi day is considered very auspicious. That too on the Krishna Paksha triodasi (that falls on dark fortnight or triodasi before Amavasya). If the Pradosham falls on a Saturday then it is referred to as Shani Pradosham, which is considered even more auspicious, and this time has immense importance in the Shaivite tradition. On the day of Pradosham, twilight period - that is the time just before sunrise and sunset, is considered to be auspicious. All the prayers and pujas are observed during this time. One hour before sunset, devotees take a bath and get ready for the puja. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1228}}

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is proud to inform that Bala Samskar Kendras in Assam performed Shastra Puja or Ayudha Puja on Vijayadashami Day. Bala Samskar Teachers and Tejaswini group organized this Shastra or Ayudha Puja for the students in Assam. On Vijayadashami Day, Hindus perform Shastra Puja, rituals that entail worshipping Shastras or weapons. According to Hindu holy books, on this day, Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura after a fierce battle that lasted for nine days. Following the death of Mahishasura, the gods worshipped the weapons of Goddess Durga that she used in the battle. According to Hindu scriptures, Bhagwan Ram performed Shastra Puja before heading to the battleground against the evil king of Lanka, Ravana, who was killed on this day. Shastra Puja has also been referred to in the Mahabharata. Legends say that weapons were worshipped before the begging of the Kurukshetra war, and they helped the Pandavas stand victorious against the Kauravas. The rituals for Ayudha Puja involve cleaning and decorating iron tools, weapons, or instruments with flowers, turmeric, and vermilion. Depending on one's profession or daily activities, these items can range from books, musical instruments, computers, cars, and even kitchen utensils. After the tools are cleaned and adorned, they are placed in front of deities for worship, usually in a puja room or temple. Prayers are offered to ask for blessings for success and protection in their use. Hinduism sees divinity in all of creation and God as both immanent and transcendent. Such an attitude infuses divinity into all activities of life. Work itself is worship, and this philosophy of karma yoga is yet another context in which to place the veneration of weapons. Although it means “weapons”, ayudha is also a generic term, "instrument or implement." On the ninth day of Navaratri, everyone cleans, decorates, and worships the implement that enables them to make a living, seeing a manifestation of the divine. This applies to musicians and musical instruments, farmers and the plow, students and their books, factories and machinery. And, of course, it applies to soldiers and their weapons. It is perhaps more interesting to observe how a culture that has a tradition of worshipping weapons approaches questions of war, violence, and non-violence. Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha are the four great “purusharthas” (goals of life) of Hinduism. Dharmic conduct is the basis upon which all the other goals of life are to be attained. At an individual level, it is the dharma of a soldier to fight if necessary. At a social level, the ruler must enforce dharma and protect society. Using weapons is considered part of a sacred duty to protect dharma. In our minds, this infusion of divinity and dharma into the use of firearms largely explains why a strict code of conduct circumscribed wars in India. The most crucial component of this code is that wars were fought between soldiers only, and other segments of society were not involved. Ahimsa – peace is considered the goal of human life.  Even to achieve ahimsa, you must be prepared and ready to fight with weapons. Bhishma in Anusasana Parva in Mahabharata says:  Ahimsa is the highest Dharma; Ahimsa is the highest self-control Ahimsa is the highest charity; Ahimsa is the highest penance Ahimsa is the highest yajna; Ahimsa is the highest strength Ahimsa is the highest friend; Ahimsa is the highest happiness Ahimsa is the highest truth; Ahimsa is the highest shruti. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation has been actively involved in Bangladesh to help educate our future generation. We have about ten Bala Samskar Kendras teaching about Sanatana Dharma, with an average of 30 students in each class. For more than three years, we have supported them in celebrating various festivals in and around the Dhaka area.                  As you may know, the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ignited a wave of violent upheaval in Bangladesh, severely impacting the nation's 15 million Hindu and other religious minorities. According to data compiled by our team on August 5th, many Hindus have been lynched, while temples and places of worship face systematic attacks.                 On August 8th, GHHF and other organizations organized a Protest Rally in Frisco, Texas, demanding Justice.  GHHF has helped local Hindus to get back some of their temples, which were looted, deities thrown onto streets and encroached on during Ayodhya. Now, it has added a burden for Hindus to protect again. Somehow, we are managing to protect several people.  Our Pracharaks and teachers are guarding our people, risking their lives. Hundreds of our people guard our temples day and night shifts. It is our responsibility to at least provide basic amenities and moral support. GHHF has full-time Pracharaks and volunteers who work around the clock. Durga Puja in Irving, Texas Durga Puja is a grand and meaningful festival in Bangladesh. It is the most awaited time of the year for them, and they celebrate it with great joy and enthusiasm. Over the next few days, they welcome 'Uma' and celebrate her glory and victory over Mahishasur, treating the goddess as their very own family member. This year, Durga Puja will be celebrated from October 8th to October 13th, with October 9 marking the first day. These five days are filled with colorful rituals and activities, and they also bring communities together. Let's explore the grandeur of Durga Puja, which is celebrated in Bangladeshi tradition.  According to the legend, Mahishasura was a demon who received a boon from Brahma that made him invincible to any man or God. Empowered by this boon, he began terrorizing the heavens and the Earth, defeating gods and disturbing cosmic balance. The gods, helpless against Mahishasura’s might, approached the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva for help. They and other deities combined their divine energies to create a powerful goddess – Maa Durga. She embodied the strength and virtues of all the gods and was bestowed with their most potent weapons. Riding a lion and wielding celestial weapons in her ten arms, Durga set out to confront the demon Mahishasura. The battle between Durga and Mahishasura lasted for ten days. Durga displayed extraordinary courage, and on the tenth day, known as Vijayadashami or Dussehra, she finally defeated and killed Mahishasura, restoring peace and balance to the universe. Durga's victory over Mahishasura symbolizes the victory of good forces over evil, light over darkness, and justice over tyranny. Durga is revered as a powerful feminine deity, symbolizing "Shakti," or divine feminine energy. The festival is a tribute to the strength, wisdom, and protection women and mother figures offer.  Sri Sajib Singha, Sri Ayon Dey, and many organizers received us and explained the importance of this celebration. They have been organizing This Durga Puja for the last 11 years. More than 400 Hindus attended.  Chandra Movva Summarized the Sunday’s events: We had a great reception at the Bangla Durga Puja Celebrations today. * We had the chance to separately engage a group of 15+ enthusiastic College Undergrads * the three course parasadam served was delicious (100% vegetarian) ! * Uncle gave an overview of our services and the need of the hour for us to collaborate and contribute to the Sanatana Dharma. * The pre-recorded Bangla video from Pinnamaneni Garu was played in full Dolby high-decibel audio. THIS WAS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT; the team connected well. * There was a lot of enthusiasm while uncle was talking, and several approached for more info The GHHF session was a great success, with over 400 participants in attendance. This is our first baby step in expanding and scaling our footprint in Bangladesh. Sajib Ji was a great host and helped introduce me to several local Bangla leaders. Thanks to all of our core volunteers, Chandra, Prashant, Kishore Deevi, Vamsi Annamredy, Lalith Sharma, Venkata Krishna, and others—for supporting us in the event. PLEASE DONATE to help Hindus in Bangladesh to resume their lives. Your donations are appreciated; https://www.savetemples.org/donate By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com By Check: payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979   {{album_1226}}

I had the opportunity to meet His Holiness Sri Viswamjee in Washington, DC, in 2007. Attending his lecture on Sanatana Dharma, In the middle of his speech, he topped his speech and asked the audience to answer his question, “Who is God.?” Of course, nobody was getting up to respond. He looked at the side where I sat with my wife and Tulasichand and said, “You, Bhishmacharya, get up and answer.” Nobody got up. Then he said, "Professor Garu, You get up and answer.” Nobody got up to answer. Then he said, "You, Bhishmacharya, sitting next to Tulasichand." Then, realizing Sri Viswamjee was referring to me, I got up and said a few words, saying that God is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent. Then called me and honored me with a shawl. I was surprised to hear what he said and how he recognized me. That was the first time I saw him.                  Since then, he has been following the activities of the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation and encouraged me to continue doing whatever we have been doing. We have met at least ten times over the years, and I used to report progress. I visited His Ashram in Guntur and spent a few hours with Guruji.                  During this visit, he visited several families. I attended three families, where they performed Pada Puja. He mentioned what we were doing at ground level on every occasion and asked me to discuss our activities. I briefly narrated the Ghar Wapasi program, Bala Samskar Kendras, Grama Devata Renovation and Revival, sponsor a Priest program, Dhupa Deepa Naivedyam, Intinta Shiva Puja and Abhishekam, Gau Puja, Annadanam, and other social activities.                 On October 12th evening, His devotees organized a Navaratri celebrations program in Carrolton. It was filled with Pujas, Pada Puja, Durga Mata Puja, Kumari Puja, a dance program, a veena recital, Shamee Puja, and others.                 Then, one of his devotees, Shyam Kanagala, introduced me to the audience, and His Holiness awarded me the “Distinguished Service Award.” Then, I spoke for about four minutes about what we are doing in nine states in Bharat and requested everyone to take ownership of Sanatana Dharam and Bharata Mata. I asked them to consider Sanatana Dharma as their additional child in the family and set aside the proportionate resources to preserve and protect Sanatana Dharma and Bharata Mata. In his Anugraha Bhashana, he talked about the activities of GHHF and encouraged all the attendees to work for Sanatana Dharma.                 Sri Swamiji also blessed six of our GHHF members, took a picture on the stage, and asked them to do even more for the motherland.                  GHHF is grateful to His Holiness Sri Viswamjee for His divine blessings, for making everybody aware of GHHF activities, and for recognizing our work. Sri Sai Ram

Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is working in Assam for the last five years on variety of challenges to educate our children about the richness of culture, conduct bhajans, celebrate Hindu festivals, encounter the conversion menace, and help those in need. Bala Samskar Kendras of Assam celebrates Six major festivals each year with great enthusiasm, all of which are deeply rooted in Hindu religion and culture. Kanya Puja on Durgashtami is one of them.  These six programs are- 1. Saraswati Puja on Vasant panchami,2. Rangoli on Hindu New year i.e. Barsha Pratipada, 3. Parents worship day on Bengali New year, 4. Plantation drive on World environment day,   5. Independence day, 6. Kanya Pujan on Durgashtami. Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja is a Hindu holy ritual, carried out especially on the Ashtami (eighth day) and Navami (ninth day) of the Navaratri festival. The ceremony primarily involves the worship of nine girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga). As per Hindu philosophy, these girls are considered as the manifestation of the natural force of creation. Legend says that it was on the ninth day of Navaratri that Shakti had taken the form of Goddess Durga, on the request of the devas to kill the demon Mahishasura. What is Kumari Puja? The word "Kumari" refers to a young unmarried girl, and the ritual of Kumari Puja is all about venerating these girls as manifestations of the divine feminine. As per religious scriptures, Kumari Puja is ideally suggested for all nine days of Navratri. On the first day of Navratri, a single girl should be worshipped, and one more girl should be added each day, concluding with nine girls on the final day. However, many people choose to perform this puja on a single day, which could be either Ashtami (eighth day) or Navami (ninth day) of Navratri. As per Hindu beliefs, inviting and worshipping different number of girls will give you different blessings, 1. Worshipping one girl child gives you good fortune, 2. Worshipping two girls gives you perception and salvation, 3. Worshipping three girls will give you merit 4. Worshipping four girls will bless you with authority 5. Worshipping five will bless you with knowledge 6. Worshipping six girls will give you six types of Siddhis or fulfillments 7. Worshipping seven girls will bless you with power and kingdom 8. Worshipping eight girls gives you wealth 9. Worshipping nine girls will bless you with supremacy Now, let’s have a look at the puja procedure: First and foremost, the feet of all the girls are washed and then are made to sit on pedestals. Then Moli (red and yellow holy thread) is tied on the right wrist and tilak is applied on the forehead of all girls. Traditional Ashtami Prasad – Puri, Chana and Halwa, is first offered to Goddess Durga first and then served to all the girls. Girls are also given some presents in the form of money, red dupatta and bangles. The puja ends with taking blessings from these girls in the form of a pat on the back while touching their feet. Your donations are appreciated. By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com PayPal: savetemples.org By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF, 14726 Harmony Lane, Frisco, TX 75035. It is tax-deductible. By Rupees: call 601-918-7111; +91 83096 43979 {{album_1223}}