During Navaratri, the Goddess Durga is worshipped in nine different forms, each representing a unique aspect of the divine feminine energy, known as Navadurga. Each day of the festival is dedicated to one of these forms, symbolizing her various powers, qualities, and blessings. Here's an overview of each form and its significance: Major [...]
On third day of Navratri "Chandraghanta "the third manifestation of Devi Durga is worshipped. Since She has a Chandra or half moon, in the shape of a Ghanta (bell), on Her forehead, She is addressed as Chandraghanta. A symbol of peace, serenity and prosperity, Maa Chandraghanta has three eyes and ten hands holding ten [...]
Navaratri Day 2 is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. After revering Devi Shailaputri on the first day, the devotees gear up to worship the second form of Goddess Durga – Maa Brahmacharini. She is worshipped on the second day of Navratri festival. Brahmacharini stands for a devoted female student who only desired to marry Lord [...]
Each of Nava-Durga's incarnations corresponds to a specific Planet. It can assist in pacifying the nine Planets of Vedic astrology. The Planets are not inherently malevolent planets, but their influence on our lives is substantial. Shailaputri literally means Daughter of the Mountains. On the first day of Navaratri Mother Durga is worshipped as [...]
