Devi Chatushasti Upachara Puja Stotram - dēvī catuḥṣaṣṭyupacārapūjā stōtram - Stotra Nidhi

O Goddess, I sing your praises with devotion.

Awake, awake, O auspicious one, in the early dawn!

With your compassionate glance, grant happiness to this world,

O World Mother, who brings joy to all beings.

In every direction, the golden pots are filled,

Adorned with full golden vessels, shining brightly.

O Mother, come to the center of the jeweled pavilion,

Quickly accept this worship with your grace.

The golden pot is adorned with a beautiful lid,

And the flag, hanging like a cloud, shines brilliantly.

O Goddess, for the sake of your presence,

I offer this jeweled temple with reverence.

The lovely, soft covering is made of fine cloth,

Adorned with nine precious gems, I present this to you,

O World Mother, this offering is dedicated to you.

In the golden pot, the sacred vessel is placed,

Amidst a multitude of flowers, in the color of the sun.

O Goddess, I sit upon the beautiful throne of gems,

Placing my feet on the golden seat, I offer my homage.

The great gem crafted from pearls is splendid,

Supported by four golden pillars, it is truly beautiful.

To you, O Bhavani, I offer this most precious gift,

The newly blossomed flower, along with the sacred grass.

With the lotus-like feet, adorned with the essence of Vishnu,

This offering of flowers is presented to you, O Mother.

O Mother, do not reject this humble offering,

Which is mixed with fragrant flowers and mustard seeds.

O Mother, this golden vessel adorned with gems,

Please accept this offering, difficult to obtain.

With the hand that has the radiance of the lotus,

Infused with the fragrance of the fruit of the jati flower.

May the nectar, like nectar, be offered to the Divine,

In the form of water for purification.

This golden container, sealed with gems,

Is offered to you, O World Mother, as a sweet tribute.

This fragrant oil, adorned with various flowers,

Is placed in a golden cup, surrounded by buzzing bees.

With joy, it is held by the beautiful celestial maidens,

And I offer it to you with my hands.

In the dance of the bees among your hair,

This body, made of kumkum and clay,

I offer to you with devotion, mixed with gold.

Purified with amla, your hair is cleansed.

Your bathing is done with water from the nine gems,

Mixed with curds and milk, and fragrant oils.

I sprinkle you with pure water,

And again, O Mother, I bathe you with warm water.

With the fragrance of the elōshīra flower and various blossoms,

From the sacred rivers like the Ganges,

With the essence of rubies and pearls,

I offer you pure golden water.

Reciting the sacred mantras and rituals with great devotion,

I prepare your bath, O Mother, with love.

O Sun-like radiance of the pomegranate flower,

You are the best of all, O Mother, wear the divine attire I have made.

This beautiful garment woven with pearls,

Accept it, shining with a golden hue.

With a color like molten gold,

I offer it to you, O Mother, please accept it.

In the jewel-studded offering made to me,

The beautiful sandals of the sun,

This pair of feet adorned with grace,

O Goddess, may they be blessed by your compassion.

With many fragrant incense offerings,

Goddess, I wipe away the dust of your hair,

Worshipping with fragrant lotus and jasmine,

I quickly wrap you in golden threads.

This offering, O Mother, is for your eyes,

Which I have placed with a golden stick,

Even if it is less, it is still from your gaze,

May it fulfill the desires of Brahma and Indra.

Placing anklets on your lovely feet,

I adorn your waist with a beautiful belt,

A necklace of pearls unmatched on your chest,

And a garland of stars around your neck.

Armlets adorned with gems on your arms,

I place a crown of jewels on your head,

O Goddess, with your golden flowers,

I create a beautiful mark on your forehead.

A pearl-like ornament shines on your nose,

And a pearl necklace rests on your breasts,

With all my fingers, I weave a garland,

And place a golden tinkling bell on your waist.

O Mother, on your pure forehead,

I create a mark with camphor and fragrance,

Sprinkling the essence of flowers on your body,

I worship you with sandalwood paste.

With gem dust, I offer you worship,

Or with beautiful unbroken pearls,

With unbroken offerings, O Goddess,

Or with Kashmiri rice sprinkled with mud,

This oil of jasmine is offered to you,

Mixed with the essence of deer,

In a fine cloth, I present it to you.

This fragrant offering is made with fourfold devotion,

Let everything here be accepted immediately.

O Goddess, I humbly place this vermilion on your parting,

It brings joy to my heart's lotus like the sun's brilliance.

Your beauty, red as the sun, dispels all darkness from the mind,

With flowers of mandara, kunta, and valanga, I worship you, O Devi.

I offer you various flowers like jasmine,

Champaka, and others, with great reverence.

With flowers of malati, and golden-hued blossoms,

I worship your form, O Mother of the Universe.

With flowers of parijata, mallika, and champaka,

I sincerely worship your form, O Mother of the Universe.

With mixtures of lac, white and fragrant,

With camphor and honey, I offer you incense, O Mother.

With various substances like guggulu and others,

I prepare an offering for you, O Mother, please accept it with love.

With vessels adorned with jewels and filled with clarified butter,

I offer you lamps that shine like the sun, O Mother.

Daily, I worship you with great devotion,

With offerings of milk, curds, and rice, I serve you.

With sweet cakes and delicacies,

I offer you dishes made from various ingredients.

With spices like cardamom, ginger, and others,

I nourish you, O Mother, with my offerings.

The offerings are prepared with fragrant ghee and delightful dishes,

Enjoy these delicious foods, O World Mother, which I present to you.

Vegetables adorned with pepper and cumin,

I partake of these offerings dedicated to you, O Mother.

This milk is the best of the best,

This clarified butter is bright and sweet.

O Mother, may this nectar-like milk be consumed with reverence.

Let it be poured repeatedly with warm water,

Washing the face and hands in a vessel cleansed with water.

With a mixture of camphor and saffron,

Raise your hands adorned with sandalwood.

In the coolness of the evening,

Placed in a pot of warmth.

This cloth is perfumed with the essence of immortality,

O pure water of the Ganges, let it be drunk.

With fruits of jambolan and ripe mango,

Accompanied by grapes and honey,

Bananas and pomegranates, always fresh,

I offer these fruits to you, O Goddess.

With fruits mixed with pumpkin and

Accompanied by jambul and orange,

With seeds intact and full of flavor,

I offer these fruits to you, O Goddess.

With camphor and mixed with cardamom and clove powders,

Delicious with sweet fruits and fragrant wood,

O Mother, with pale leaves of the Kaitaka plant,

Make my face radiant with joy, O betel leaf.