9 Forms of Durga

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    What are the nine forms of Maa Durga ?

    Navratri is a nine-day festival in which nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by Hindus all across India with great fervour. 
    There are a total of four Navratris in a year, but only two - Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri are celebrated widely. People in different parts of the country celebrate this same festival differently. Though they worship the same deity, performing differet rituals.

    ‘Navratri’ in Sanskrit means ‘nine nights’. On these nine nights, people observe fast and offer special prayer to the ‘Nine Forms of Maa Durga’. Goddess Durga is an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. She took the avatar of Devi Durga to destroy Mahishasura

    The nine forms of Maa Durga are worshiped with nine different prasad or bhog. Here are the nine forms of Goddess Durga

    1. Shailaputri. "Daughter of Mountain" ...
    2. Brahmacharini. "Mother of devotion and penance" ...
    3. Chandraghanta. "Destroyer of demons" ...
    4. Kushmanda. "Goddess of The Cosmic Egg" ...
    5. Skandamata. "Goddess of motherhood and children" ...
    6. Katyayani. "Goddess of Power" ...
    7. Kalaratri. "Goddess of Auspiciousness and Courage" ...
    8. Mahagauri.
    9. Siddhidatri

    Nine forms of Goddess Durga at Navratri.

    Day 1: Prapada/Shalaputri
    Pratipada adores goddess Shailaputri. Putri means daughter, while Shaila means mountain. Also, prominence is given to Goddess Parvati.

    On this day since she is the Mountain God’s daughter.

    Day 2: Dwitya/Brahmacharini
    Goddess on Dwitiya A manifestation of Durga Devi who calms wrath is Brahmacharini. As a result, bhakts honour this Goddess on the second day.

    Day Three: Tritya/Chandraghanta
    Devotees worship Chandraghanta on Tritiya. People say she possess third eyesight and battle wicked spirits. It is auspicious to offer Jasmine blossoms to please her.

    Fourth day: Kushmanda/Chaturthi
    People worship Goddess Kushmanda on the fourth day. Her name translates to “cosmic egg,” and she brings bringing warmth and vitality to everyone.

    On Day 5, it is Skandamata/Panchami.
    Panchami, the Goddess Skandamata is the monarch of Buddha (the Mercury planet). She is adored because it is said that she is tenacious and kind.

    Sixth day: Katyayini and Shashti
    According to legend, Durga assumed the shape of Devi Katyayani on the sixth day, known as Shashti, to destroy the Master of Demons. Women say prayers to have a happy marriage and family. 

    7th day: Saptami and Kalaratri
    The day of Saptami is specifically devoted to the goddess Kalaratri. She is reputed to be fearsome and to have terrified wicked spirits from all corners of the globe. She is Lord Shani’s ruler and Kali Devi’s most terrible manifestation (Saturn Planet).

    Day 8: Ashtami/Mahabgaur
    On the eighth day, Mahagauri is worshipped. On this particular day, she only wears white clothing and rides a bull. A particular celebration for young virgin ladies called Kanya Puja occurs on this day. The name Mahashtami or Maha Durgashtami is used to refer to this day. Dance, entertainment, and prayers are used to honour the day.

    Day 9: Navami/Siddhidaatri
    It is important to honour Devi Siddhidaatri on Navami. She is strong enough to grant all of your requests; for this reason, the 9th day is devoted to her.

    10th day: Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
    The 10th day is reserved for Vijayadashmi after the nine days of devotion. a day when fresh beginnings in life are possible.




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