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Navratri and the Nine Durga Goddesses

Delve into the significance of each avatar of Goddess Durga during the sacred Navratri festival, honoring feminine energy and divine protection against evil forces.

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Navratri and the Nine Durga Goddesses

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  1. Navratri and the Nine Durga Goddesses

  2. Goddess Durga • The embodiment of feminine and creative energy • Also known as the Divine Mother • She protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying vices • She is sitting upon a Lion

  3. First Avatar - Shailputri • 1st night devoted to Ma Shailputri • Shail means Mountains • She carries a Trident and a Lotus • She is sitting upon a bull

  4. Second Avatar - Bhramcharni • 2nd night devoted to Ma Bhramcharni • She personifies Love and Loyalty • She carries a Kumbha and a Rosary • Rudraksha is her most adorned ornament

  5. Third Avatar - Chandraghanta • 3rd night devoted to Ma Chandraghanta • She personifies Supreme Bliss and Knowledge • She is prayed to for protection from harm • She has 10 hands, from which 8 have weapons • She is riding on a Tiger

  6. Fourth Avatar - Kushmanda • 4th night devoted to Ma Kushmanda • She is prayed to for curing ailments and sorrows • She has 8 hands, holding weapons and a mala • She is riding on a Tiger

  7. Fifth Avatar - Skandmata • 5th night devoted to Ma Skandmata • She is prayed to for fulfilling ones desires • She has 4 hands, holding two lotuses and her son • She is riding on a Lion

  8. Sixth Avatar - Kaatyayani • 6th night devoted to Ma Kaatyayani • She is prayed to for granting the wishes of her devotees • She has 4 hands, holding a lotus and a sword • She is riding on a Lion

  9. Seventh Avatar - Kaalratri • 7th night devoted to Ma Kaalratri • She is prayed to for removing sins and clearing obstacles • She has 4 hands, holding a cleaver and a torch • She is riding on a Donkey

  10. Eighth Avatar - Mahagauri • 8th night devoted to Ma Mahagauri • She is prayed to for purification and the removal of sins • She has 4 hands, holding a trident and drum • She is riding on a Bull

  11. Ninth Avatar - Siddhiratri • 9th night devoted to Ma Siddhiratri • She is prayed to for acquiring great powers (Siddhis) • She has 4 hands, holding a chakra, mace, lotus flower and conch • She is riding on a Lotus

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