Happy Durga Puja 2020: Shubho Saptami today, here's why Nabapatrika is worshipped
India TodayDurga Puja 2020, Shubho Saptami: Shardiya Navratri is one of the most popular and significant Hindu festivals which is also known as Maha Navratri. Durga puja 2020: Maha Saptami Maha Saptami is considered as the first day of Durga puja. These nine plants represented the following Gods: Durga Puja Shubho Saptami: Nabapatrika Pomegranate leaves: Goddess Raktadantik Asoka leaves: Goddess Shokarahita Banana plant: Goddess Brahmani Arum plant: Goddess Chamunda Colocasia plant: Goddess Kalika Turmeric plant: Goddess Durga Rice paddy: Goddess Lakshmi Jayanti plant: Goddess Kartiki Bel leaves: Lord Shiva The first day of Durga Puja - MahaSaptami- starts with the bathing of a banana plant along with Nabapatrika in the holy river Ganga or any nearby lake or pond before sunrise. READ | Happy Navratri 2020: Images, wishes for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp status READ | Navratri 2020 Day 6: Date, Maa Katyayani puja vidhi and mantra READ | Navratri 2020 Saptami: Date, puja timings, mantra and vidhi