On Saturday, March 13 2010 evening, more than 50 devotees particicpated in the Auspicious celebration of Mata Ki Chowki at Hindu Temple of Wisconsin, Pewaukee. The puja and dinner are sponsored by Brookfield residents Asha and Sukhi Ahluwalia.
Pandith Shastriji lead the devotees to the Bhajans and performed the puja. Later prasad and light dinner was distributed to the devotees.
Chaitra Navratri, also known as Chait Navratras, as the name indicates is observed during the Chaitra month (March – April) in a traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. Chaitra Navaratri 2010 begins on March 16 and ends on March 24. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Shakti and three of her most popular forms “Goddess Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati” are worshipped during the period. It begins on the first day of the Chaitra month and ends with Ram Navami. Chaitra Navratri is known by different names like Ram Navaratri, Vasant Navratri, Basant Navrathri and some people also refer it as Spring Navaratras. Chaitra Navratri is observed when Mother Nature undergoes an important climate change. It also marks the beginning of the summer season. There is a popular belief that the fasting during Chaitra Navrati is to prepare the body for the ensuing summer season.
Please view the photos from the puja here:
Please view/hear one of the Bhajan from the puja here
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