A Mahabhisheka to Sharadamba will be performed on the day-before-Navaratri (i.e. on No-moon day of the month of Bhaadrapada). Various types of Phala-Panchaamrita Abhisheka are followed by Shata Rudraabhisheka with Mahaanyasa and 108 Abhisheka while chanting Sri Sukta. The mother will be offered with Jagatprasutika Alankaara on that day.
Jagatprasutika Alankaram : With a smile on her face Mother Sharada fondles a cute baby on her lap as if she is telling her devotee that “I am the mother of the whole creation and you are my child. You will ever be taken care as this baby on my lap, if you seek me”. This Alankara will be very nice. Navaratri festival starts from the next day. Every day new Alankara will be made to Sri Sharadamba throughout Navaratri. It will not be an exaggeration to tell that even two eyes are not enough to see this splendor.
Hamsavahana Alankarara BRAHMI : Mother
Sharada who is the queen of Brahma Deva, sitting on Hamsavaahana bless her
devotees beholding in her hands the Kamandalu, Aksha Maala, Pustaka, Pasha and
Chinmudra.
