According to the Hindu traditions, the horse has the very important religious significance; they are the symbol of the loyalty, self respect and the power. At the time of wars they not only become the warrior’s lone supporters but also sometimes are not only scope and hope for the survival. This day acts as the medium to show our gratitude and honor towards the noble breed of horses to which we owe so much. The arms (Shastra) which were used during the war also worshipped on this day.
Navratri is one of most auspicious times in the Hindu calendar. The festival of Navratri lasts for the 9 days and nights and hence it is known as the Navratri. This festival is dedicated to the worship of our Hindu mythology of the goddess Durga the consort of Shiva. According to our mythology, It is the ‘The Mother”, the “Woman’ who is the source of the power, energy, vigour and for its onward transmission. Maa Durga (Mother) representing the Power (Shakti) is depicted in the nine forms or avatars on each nine different days during the month of the Ashvin (September/ October). The mother goddess is worshipped to imbibe the strength, courage, power and spirituality. It is celebrated with the full vigour in Rajasthan, the land of the Rajputs.
Ninth day of the Navratri is known as the Navami, the culminating day of the nine-day festival. On the Navmi, the Rajputs everywhere recognize the various aspects on which their dependence and survival necessary lies. It is not surprising that one cannot separate the Rajput from his horse and the reliance and dependence of the Rajput on the horse can in no way be undermined.
It is not just in the India but the whole world over that many household has survived because of the unflinching and the faithful service rendered by the horse to man. It is therefore appropriate that one day in the year be especially dedicated in the recognition of the usefulness of the horse and its contribution to the survival of the Rajput community. Commemorating the bond, the interdependence and the partnership of horse and Rajput for centuries, Ashwa Poojan is really the grand finale to the Navratri festivities, invoking both, the power of Durga and Ashwa.
The horses participating in poojan belong to an internationally recognized breed known as ‘Marwari’. This name is reflective of their area of origin, which is now the part of present state of Rajasthan. The salient characteristics of the breed are that they are extremely sure-footed on hard rocky terrain and are at equal ease in the sands of the desert.
As a part of Living Heritage, the celebration of the Ashwa Poojan is testimony to the traditional reverential acknowledgement of the empathy between the Rajput and his Horse, continued since the ancient time, practiced and followed till this day. The House of Mewar salutes this legendary association by perpetuating the tradition of worshipping the horse, attempts to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of Eternal Mewar.
Source:
http://www.eternalmewar.in/ashwa-poojan/
Navratri is one of most auspicious times in the Hindu calendar. The festival of Navratri lasts for the 9 days and nights and hence it is known as the Navratri. This festival is dedicated to the worship of our Hindu mythology of the goddess Durga the consort of Shiva. According to our mythology, It is the ‘The Mother”, the “Woman’ who is the source of the power, energy, vigour and for its onward transmission. Maa Durga (Mother) representing the Power (Shakti) is depicted in the nine forms or avatars on each nine different days during the month of the Ashvin (September/ October). The mother goddess is worshipped to imbibe the strength, courage, power and spirituality. It is celebrated with the full vigour in Rajasthan, the land of the Rajputs.
Ninth day of the Navratri is known as the Navami, the culminating day of the nine-day festival. On the Navmi, the Rajputs everywhere recognize the various aspects on which their dependence and survival necessary lies. It is not surprising that one cannot separate the Rajput from his horse and the reliance and dependence of the Rajput on the horse can in no way be undermined.
It is not just in the India but the whole world over that many household has survived because of the unflinching and the faithful service rendered by the horse to man. It is therefore appropriate that one day in the year be especially dedicated in the recognition of the usefulness of the horse and its contribution to the survival of the Rajput community. Commemorating the bond, the interdependence and the partnership of horse and Rajput for centuries, Ashwa Poojan is really the grand finale to the Navratri festivities, invoking both, the power of Durga and Ashwa.
The horses participating in poojan belong to an internationally recognized breed known as ‘Marwari’. This name is reflective of their area of origin, which is now the part of present state of Rajasthan. The salient characteristics of the breed are that they are extremely sure-footed on hard rocky terrain and are at equal ease in the sands of the desert.
As a part of Living Heritage, the celebration of the Ashwa Poojan is testimony to the traditional reverential acknowledgement of the empathy between the Rajput and his Horse, continued since the ancient time, practiced and followed till this day. The House of Mewar salutes this legendary association by perpetuating the tradition of worshipping the horse, attempts to preserve the intangible cultural heritage of Eternal Mewar.
Source:
http://www.eternalmewar.in/ashwa-poojan/
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