DH NEWS SERVICE
jammu, Apr 21
According to Hindu scriptures, the Ashtami (eighth day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh is considered the incarnation day of Goddess Baglamukhi. Therefore, this day is celebrated as Maa Baglamukhi Jayanti. In the year 2026, this auspicious occasion will be observed on Friday, 24 April.In this regard, Mahant Rohit Shastri, Jyotishacharya and President of Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust, stated that Goddess Baglamukhi is also known by names such as Pitambara, Bagla, and Brahmastra Vidya. Worshipping her protects devotees from conspiracies and harm caused by enemies. The significance of this festival increases further due to its occurrence on a Monday this time.(Note: There is a discrepancy in the original text mentioning both Friday and Monday.)Worship and Significance of Maa BaglamukhiThe worship and spiritual practice (sadhana) of Goddess Baglamukhi removes all obstacles and problems from life, bringing happiness and peace. She is the eighth among the ten Mahavidyas and is known as the Goddess of Stambhan (the power to immobilize or stop negativity). She embodies the cosmic power of the universe. Her worship is especially performed for victory over enemies, mastery of speech, and success in debates and disputes.Importance of Yellow Color in WorshipYellow is extremely (dear) to Goddess Baglamukhi, which is why she is also called Pitambara. Using yellow-colored items in worship brings auspicious results.Best Time for Mantra PracticeThe ideal time for performing sadhana of Maa Baglamukhi is during the night. Choose a fixed time after 10:00 PM and perform the practice daily at that same time.Method of WorshipMaintain both physical cleanliness and purity of mind.After bathing in the morning, face north and place a platform covered with a yellow cloth in a clean space. Install idols or pictures of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Baglamukhi.Purify the room and altar with Ganga water or cow urine.Establish a kalash (sacred pot) filled with water (made of silver, copper, or clay) and place a coconut on top.Worship all deities, Navagrahas, sacred places, Yoginis, and the local deity.After taking a vow (sankalp), perform the Shodashopachara puja (16-step ritual) with Vedic mantras: invocation, offering of seat, water for washing feet, arghya, achamana, bathing, clothing, sandal paste, vermilion, turmeric, flowers, incense, lamp, food offering, fruits, betel leaves, dakshina, aarti, and mantra pushpanjali.Distribute prasad at the end.Main Mantra“Om Hreem Baglamukhi Sarva DushtanamVaacham Mukham Padam Stambhaya Jihvam KeelayBuddhim Vinashaya Hreem Om Swaha.”A devotee who practices this mantra with proper ???? (method) attains great power and success. It is advised to recite the Baglamukhi Kavach before chanting this mantra.Mantra for Removal of Poverty(Chant using a turmeric rosary)“Shreem Hreem Aim Bhagwati Bagale MeShriyam Dehi Dehi Swaha.”How to Seek the Blessings of Maa BaglamukhiOn the day of Baglamukhi Jayanti:Offer two knots of turmeric to the Goddess.Keep one with yourself and immerse the other in water.
