Today is the first day of Chaitra Navratri, Maa Shailputri is worshiped on the first day of Navratri. Navratri has special significance in Hinduism.
On the first day of Navratri, Ghatasthapana is performed in an auspicious time. Which is also called Kalash Sthapana. Along with sowing barley, many people also light a Akhand Jyoti.
This time Chaitra Navratri is 02 April 2022, starting from Saturday till 11 April 2022, Monday. Devotees worship Maa Durga with devotion for nine days. In these 9 days, devotees worship the nine forms of the mother, on the first day of Navratri, the first form of Maa Durga is worshiped, Maa Shailputri.