Navrati: 9 Forms Of Goddess Durga & Their Teachings
Navratri, meaning "nine nights" in Sanskrit, is a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms.
Navratri, meaning "nine nights" in Sanskrit, is a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms.
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She embodies the power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva: The Triumvirate's symbol of stability and Mother nature.
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Brahmacharini embodies spiritual pursuit and wisdom, known for her penance to win Lord Shiva.
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The goddess sits beside a tiger, has ten hands, and three eyes. Her name means supreme bliss and knowledge, showing peace and calmness.
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Her name, Ku-Ushma-Anda, translates to "little energy of cosmic energy." Believed to govern the solar system, she wields various weapons, a rosary, and a lotus in her eight hands.
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Skanda Mata, worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri, cradles her son Skanda. Known as the ocean of knowledge, she blesses her devotees with wisdom, power, and prosperity, also revered as the goddess of fire.
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Katayani is known as a warrior goddess, it is said that she eventually led to slaying the demon Mahishasura.
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Kalaratri, a fierce form of Goddess Durga, destroys ignorance and darkness. Riding a faithful donkey, she represents life's challenges and conquers ignorance.
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Mahagauri, worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri, symbolises purity and radiates peace. With a complexion like the moon and jasmine, she holds a drum and a trident.
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The goddess grants wisdom to her followers, revealing her supreme power. Some scriptures depict her atop a lion, while others show her seated on a lotus flower. [All images sourced from Pinterest]
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