Maha Saptami

October 10, 2024
7 am - 11 am
Powai Ground

The festivity and celebrations of Maha Saptami begin with offering a sacred bath to ‘Navapatrika’ or ‘Kolabou Snan’. Kolabou is the popular name of Lord Ganesh's wife, even though it is considered that she has no relationship with Ganesh.

Navapatrika involves 9 plants.

Bel Ghaach - Wood Apple Tree. It denotes Lord Shiva.

Dhan Gaach - Rice Plant. It represents Goddess Lakshmi.

Daalim Gaach - Pomegranate Tree. It indicates Raktadantika.

Halud Gaach - Turmeric Plant. It represents Goddess Durga.

Kola Gaach - Banana Plant. It represents Goddess Brahmani.

Kochu Gaach / Kachvi / Kacci - Colacassia Plant. It represents Goddess Kalika.

Maankochu - Arum Plant. It represents Chamunda.

Ashoka Tree symbolises Sokharita.

Jayanti Tree denotes Kartiki.

At the time of war with Mahishasura, Maa Durga created eight different war partners called ‘Ashtanayika’. These nine different plants are the symbols of these eight war partners and Goddess Durga.`

Saptami Puja Nirghanta

7:00 am	Nabapatrika Probesh & Saptami Pujo
11:00 am	Pushpanjali
12:00 pm	Bhog Arati
7:00 pm	Sandhya Arati

Saptami Cultural Events

1:00 pm onwards	Mukto Mancha
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Lokkhi Chhana Band : Spandan Kids
8:45 pm - 9:30 pm	Musical Program	(Theme : Yatra) Spandan Sr. Members
9:45 pm - 10:30 pm	Jogesh Mime Group
11 pm onwards	Dhunuchi Dance