TRANSLATION
Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are
so rich in maiden grace , the object of daily meditation by Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva. O Ambe! On your forehead is a mark of vermilion
along with a mark of musk . Your twin eyes are bright and your face
beautiful as the moon. Your body with a tinge of gold is beautifully
dressed in red attire; on your throat there is a
wreath
of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace. Your vehicle, the lion, is,
O Mother in keeping with your majestic form; you hold a sword and a
skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods, hermits, men and your
devotees, whose grief you drive away. You are adorned with rings on
your ears and with pearl on the tip of your nose, your radiance looks
as beautiful as that of myriad of moons and suns. O slayer of the
demon Mahish, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and
Dhuumravilochana. Your eyes reflected a frenzy of wrath everyday and
night. You are the beloved companion of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu. The
Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen companion of Shiva
Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your glory and glorify you, while Shiva
dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour and drum .
You are mother of the universe, the almighty, its sustainer, reliever
of your devotees' hardships and bestower of prosperity and happiness
The four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in
benediction reveals your compassionate aspect. Those among men and
women who wait on you and worship you have all their wishes fulfilled.
In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of
which have lighted; and the radiance of your forehead is reflecting
the splendour of gems.
(Durga Puja Kolkata Mahalaya Mahishasure
Puspanjali Bijaya Dashami Dashara Ma Durga Puja London UK USA India
Bangladesh Europe )