The nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped during the 9-night festival Navratri. This year, Navaratri will begin on October 15 and end on October 23. On the tenth day, Vijayadashami or Dussehra will take place. Each day, each one of the nine forms of Mata Durga is offered prayers. All nine forms of the goddess Durga have their own distinct significance. Also known as Navadurga or Nabadurga, the nine manifestations of the goddess Durga hold a very important place in Hinduism, especially worshipped during the festival of Navratri. Navratri 2023 Colours With Date: Get List of 9 Colors To Wear on Each Day of Sharad Navratri Festival in October.
With Navratri here, let's talk about the different forms of Devi maa, significance and holy mantras that are known to bring good luck and blessings. The first form of the Maa Durga is called Shailputri, the second is Brahmacharini, the third is Chandraghanta, the fourth is Kushmanda, the fifth is Skandmata, the sixth is Katyayani, the seventh is Kalratri, the eighth is called Mahagauri and the ninth form is called Siddhidatri.
1. Shailputri
The first form of Maa Durga is celebrated on the first day of Navratri is Shailputri. She was born as a daughter to the Himalayas mounts on Taurus with a trident in the right hand and lotus in the left hand.
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2. Brahmacharini
Brahmacharini is the second of the nine powers of Mother Durga. Here, the word Brahma means penance and charge of austerity. She holds a lotus in her left hand and a chanting garland in her right hand.
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3. Chandraghanta
The third power of Maa Durga is called Chandraghanta. On the third day of Navratri, she is worshipped. Her head is crescent-shaped like a bell, and the colour of her body is bright like gold. The lion is his conveyance.
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4. Kushmanda
The fourth form of Mata Durga is named Kushmanda. She is named Kushmanda because of her slow, light laugh that is said to have created the universe. On the fourth day of Navratri, the form of Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped. It is said that worshipping Mata Kushmanda frees a man and leads him ://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.latestly.com/lifestyle/festivals-events/navadurga-puja-for-navratri-2023-from-maa-shailputri-to-maa-siddhidatri-know-significance-of-nine-forms-of-maa-durga-and-holy-mantras-to-seek-divine-blessings-2074314.html&text=Navadurga+Puja+for+Navratri+2023%3A+From+Maa+Shailputri+to+Maa+Siddhidatri%2C+Know+Significance+of+Nine+Forms+of+Maa+Durga+and+Holy+Mantras+To+Seek+Divine+Blessings&via=latestly" title="Tweet">