Jagran
Get Blessing of Goddess Durga
"Jagran" refers to a devotional night-long vigil or awakening in Hinduism, where devotees gather to engage in prayer, bhajans (devotional songs), and religious rituals dedicated to a particular deity, often a form of the Divine Mother, such as Goddess Durga or Mata Vaishno Devi.
When to Perform Jagran?
Jagran is performed usually at night in the praise of the Lord by singing Kirtans and Bhajans and devotees engage themselves in the Kirtans by clapping and dancing.
Duration
It is a devotional program done during the evening time, for 4-8 hrs on any day.
Required Pooja Samagri
- Picture of the Deity
- Chowki or Altar Setup
- Roli
- Moli
- Flowers
- Akshat
- Mehendi
- Red Cloth
- Betel Leaves
- Agarbatti
- Panchamrit
- Pooja Thali
Notes
Other requirements include Ganga Jal, Havan Samagri, Shankha, Red Thread, Durba Grass, Bowls, Plates.
Benefits of Puja
The continuous chanting of kirtans throughout the night is considered spiritually uplifting.
It provides an opportunity for devotees to deepen their connection.
Jagran is often a community event, bringing people together.
Jagran is bring harmony within people.
It provides a platform for passing on these traditions to future generations.
The chanting of devotional songs and bhajans during the puja creates a positive atmosphere.