Ultimately, you should seek a qualified Shakta or Smarta Guru who can guide you in your path of devotion to Maa Parvati. Pending initiation in Tantrik Shakti Bija Mantras to Maa Parvati, you may freely use mantras like “Aum Namo Bhagavati Parvatyai Namaha”.
In the meantime, start worshipping Her. Do regular Pujas to Maa Parvati. You can offer vermilion, mehndi, red flowers, etc. to the Goddess. It’s best to get up early in the morning, have a bath, and then make offerings, at a home altar and/or by going to a Parvati temple if you live near one. You should also make offerings to Lord Shiva, Her husband.
Monday is especially dedicated to the Goddess Parvati. If you want, you can observe fasting on Mondays, beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset. Make evening prayers to Maa Parvati around sunset, and afterward eat food.
Sing devotional songs to Her. Practice loving all beings, as She does, and treating them accordingly. Make and protect beauty in this world, and promote harmony. Be gentle and nurturing, yet without sacrificing your strength and power, your potential for ferocity if/when needed. Be a voice of encouragement, reason, and freedom to your friends and family. Resist injustice, and take action against it. Always realign yourself to reality, and adapt to the needs of circumstances. Share food with others, especially those most in need. If you have abundance, spread it around. Embrace your strengths; acknowledge your flaws. Practice determination and perseverance in what you know in your heart is right for you. Work with great effort to realize your true potential, awakening the Adishakti in yourself. These are the things that Maa Parvati wants from Her devotees.
Celebrate festivals like Navaratri, especially with a community of fellow Shakti devotees if at all possible.
I highly recommend reading the Lalita Sahasranama, and learning to chant it. This holy scripture contains many of the deep secrets of Shakta devotion, especially if you have a learned Guru or Acharya’s commentary to unlock it.
May Maa Parvati bless you on your path! - Devala Rees
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