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Navratri is a nine-day festival during which 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is without doubt one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus throughout India with great deal of fervour. In actuality, There are 4…

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The last among the nine forms of Maa Shakti is Goddess Siddhidatri who is worshiped on the ninth or final day of Navratri. ‘Siddhi’ is a Sanskrit term which means ‘perfection’. Goddess Siddhidatri has four arms. She holds a Chakra in…

Maa Durga is worshiped as Maa Mahagauri on eighth day of Navratri. Mahagauri is the eight form of Goddess Shakti. Her color is white. Whiteness is shown by shell, moon etc. Mahagauri means one clean and bright like a ray of lightning.…

Maa Kalaratri is the seventh Shakti of Maa Durga. The seventh day of Navratri pooja is dedicated to Durga Kalaratri. This is the most violent form of Goddess Durga. Kalaratri is the one of the fiercest forms of Durga and her…

Maa Katyayani is the sixth form of Maa Durga. So the sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Durga Katyayani. She is called Katyayani because she was born as the daughter of Sage Katya of Katya clan. Sage Katyayan performed very hard…

The fifth manifestation of Devi Durga is known as Maa Skandamata. She is fifth among Nava Durgas, that is why she is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. Devi Maa is the mother of Kumara Skanda or Kumara Kartikeya also called Lord…

Maa Kushmanda is the fourth aspect of Navadurga Goddesses. Devi Maa is worshiped on fourth day during Durga Pooja in Navratri. Mother Goddess created the whole universe in a shape of an egg called “Anda” with her little & light…

Maa Chandraghanta is the third Shakti of Maa Durga. Maa Chandraghanta is worshiped on the third day of Navratri Pooja. Those who worship Devi Chandraghanta get eternal strength and be blessed by Devi Maa to be happy throughout one’s…

Maa Brahmacharini is the second manifestation of Maa Durga who is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. Here word "Brahm" refers to "Tapa". So Brahmacharini means Tapa Charini - The one who performas Tapa or penance. It is said that…