Goddess Lalita is one of the greatest power of ten mahavidyas. Observing Upang lalita fat is considered to be very auspicious for the devotees. In 2024, Upang Lalita fast will be observed on 7th October. Worshipping goddess Lalita on this day with devotion and faith brings happiness and prosperity in the life of the devotees. As per the belief, a sight of the goddess gives relief from the troubles and sufferings of life. She provides a person with happiness and contentment throughout the life.
Upang Lalita
The description of Upan Lalita can be studied in various ancient scriptures. As per the legends, According to this Purana, Devi Sati attended the Yagya performed by her father, Daksha. She could not bear the insult of her husband, Lord Shiva, and thus jumped into the fire. Lord Shiva lifted Sati’s body on his shoulders and started roaming all around the world with the dead body. Seeing this, Lord Vishnu used his Chakra to dissect Devi Sati’s body into 108 parts. In this way, Shaktipeeth were established wherever these parts of the body fell on Earth. Ma Lalita holds the same place. Devi Sati came to existence as Lingdharini in Naimish. She later came to be known as Devi Lalita.
According to another legend, Devi Lalita came into existence when Pataal Lok was being destroyed by Lord Brahma’s Chakra. Even the saints were scared when this was happening. The whole world started submerging into water. All the saints started worshipping Ma Lalita and asked for her help. Devi Lalita was impressed and stopped this destructive Chakra. The whole world was given a new life.
Upang Lalita Panchami
Observing Upang Lalita fast provides properity and hapiness to the devotees. The worshipper obtains immense power and strength by worhipping the goddess. huge gathering of the devotees can be seen in the Lalita Devi’s temple. A lot of fairs are organized in different place on thi day. Thousands of devotees take part in these fairs with a lot of zeal and excitement. Maa Lalita Devi’s worship is considered to be special and important in hindu culture.
This day is celebrated throughout the country. According to legends, Devi Lalita was born on this day in order to kill a demon. Devotees worship the goddess with enthusiam and fervour. Skandamata and Lord Shiva are also worshipped along with the goddess Lalita.
Upang Lalita Pujan
Lalita Devi Jayanti is celebrated on the fifth Navratri in the Shukla Paksha of Ashwini month. Devotees fast on this day with full dedication. This day is also known as Lalita Devi Jayanti Vrat. Devi Lalita’s appearance is considered to be enlightening and peaceful. Mata should be worshipped with devotion, dedication and a pure heart.
According to Kalikapurana, Devi has two hands, belongs to Gaur Varna and resides on top of a Lotus. Worshipping Lalita Devi provides a person with success. According to southern rulers, Devi Lalita is another form of goddess Chandi. Lalita Devi is worshipped in the same way as Ma Chandi along with puja like Lalitopakhyan, Lalitasahasranaam and Lalitatrishati.