📅 Observance Details
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival | Lalita Saptami |
| Deity | Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari |
| Hindu Month | Bhadrapada |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha |
| Tithi | Saptami |
| Tradition | Shakta |
| Nature | Devotional Worship |
📖 What is Lalita Saptami?
Lalita Saptami is a sacred day dedicated to Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari, the supreme form of Adi Shakti. She is worshipped as the embodiment of beauty, bliss, wisdom, and cosmic power.
This day is especially revered by Sri Vidya followers and Shakta devotees.
🌸 Who is Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari?
Goddess Lalita is described in the Lalita Sahasranama and Brahmanda Purana as:
- The ruler of Sri Chakra
- The destroyer of ego and ignorance
- The supreme consciousness (Para Shakti)
Symbolic Attributes:
- Sugarcane bow
- Flower arrows
- Noose and goad
- Radiant divine beauty
🔱 Religious & Spiritual Significance
Observing Lalita Saptami brings:
- Spiritual awakening
- Fulfillment of desires
- Inner peace and joy
- Removal of negativity and fear
The number seven (Saptami) symbolizes spiritual ascent and divine alignment.
🛕 Lalita Saptami Puja Vidhi
🌼 Preparation
- Clean the puja area
- Install image or Sri Chakra
- Use red or pink flowers
🪔 Puja Steps
- Sankalp (vow)
- Invocation of Goddess Lalita
- Sri Chakra worship
- Recitation of Lalita Sahasranama
- Naivedya offering
- Aarti
📿 Mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं सौः
🍽️ Naivedya (Offerings)
| Offering | Symbolism |
|---|---|
| Sweet rice | Bliss |
| Milk sweets | Purity |
| Fruits | Abundance |
| Coconut | Completeness |
| Betel leaves | Auspiciousness |
🌺 Sri Chakra Worship on Lalita Saptami
Sri Chakra represents:
- Universe in geometric form
- Union of Shiva and Shakti
- Spiritual ascent through consciousness
Lalita Saptami is considered ideal for Sri Vidya upasana.
🌼 Spiritual Benefits of Observing Lalita Saptami
- Mental clarity
- Material and spiritual prosperity
- Removal of inner obstacles
- Blessings of divine feminine energy
📅 Calendar-Style Table Entry
| Observance | Lunar Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Lalita Saptami | Bhadrapada Shukla Saptami | Shakta |
❓ Short FAQ – Lalita Saptami
Q1. What is Lalita Saptami?
It is a sacred day dedicated to Goddess Lalita Tripura Sundari.
Q2. Which scripture mentions Goddess Lalita?
Lalita Sahasranama in Brahmanda Purana.
Q3. Is Sri Chakra worship necessary?
It is recommended but not mandatory.
Q4. Can householders observe Lalita Saptami?
Yes, with simple devotion.
Q5. Is fasting required?
Fasting is optional.
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