Annapurna Puja

Annapurna Puja is devoted to Goddess Annapurna and is a major ritual in eastern parts of India, The puja is mainly performed by women and it is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna an aspect of Parvati, which nourishes the world through food. It is observed during the waxing stage of moon (Shukla Paksha) in Chaitra month as per Bengali calendar. In 2009, the date of Annapurna Puja is April 3.

Goddess Annapurna is the aspect of Mother Nature that nourishes all living beings. At Kashi, Lord Shiva is believed to be taking food in a begging bowl from Goddess Parvati. Nourishment is needed for the attainment of knowledge. Goddess Annapurna nurtures us and prepares us for self realization.

Women and children recite the Annapurna Stotram on the Annapoorna Pooja day. Special idols of Goddess Annapurna are installed at home and in public pandals. Pujas and rituals as per traditions are conducted