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.

Goddess Shailputrii

She embodies the power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva: The Triumvirate's symbol of stability and Mother nature.

Goddess Brahmacharini

Brahmacharini embodies spiritual pursuit and wisdom, known for her penance to win Lord Shiva.

Goddess Chandraghanta

The goddess sits beside a tiger, has ten hands, and three eyes. Her name means supreme bliss and knowledge, showing peace and calmness.

Goddess Kushmanda

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.

Goddess Skanda Mata

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.

Goddess Katayani

Katayani is known as a warrior goddess, it is said that she eventually led to slaying the demon Mahishasura.

Goddess Kalaratri

Kalaratri, a fierce form of Goddess Durga, destroys ignorance and darkness. Riding a faithful donkey, she represents life's challenges and conquers ignorance.

Goddess Mahagauri

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.

Goddess Siddhidatri

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]