Shakambhari Purnima
shakambhari purnima sanskrit शाकम्भरी पुर्णिमा romanized śākambharī purṇimā hindu festival primarily observed india veneration goddess shakambhari observed month pausha usually corresponds january shakambari purnima last day day long holiday shakambari navaratri shakambhari hindu goddess nourishment form mahadevi manifested earth save world drought slaying asura caused named durgama restoring sacred veda seized back brahmin according devi bhagavata purana goddess answered plea brahmin producing vegetative product form feed creature earth described watch being ensure short food water well punishing commit sin evil puja performed goddess house adherent temple occasion wake early take auspicious bath offer special prayer murti goddess venerated arati ceremony diyas lighted flower sweet ritually offered deity scripture durga chalisa might recited shakambhari devi temple saharanpur district uttar pradesh venerates goddess occasion