Chaitra Navratri 2022: Know all about the nine forms of Durga Maa
There are two types of Navratris - Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September). This year, the former will be
There are two types of Navratris - Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri (September). This year, the former will be celebrated from April 2 to April 11.
The nine-day long Hindu festival Chaitra Navratri (March-April) will commence on April 2 and will continue till April 11. Devotees fast and worship all the nine forms of Goddess Durga over the nine days of the festival for prosperity and fortune. Here are the many forms of Goddess Durga that are worshipped in nine different ways.(Pexels)
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Goddess Shailputri: Also known as Bhavani, Parvati or Hemvati, Goddess Shailputri is the first manifestation of Maa Durga. She rides a bull and holds a Trishul in one hand and a lotus in the other.(Wikipedia)
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Goddess Brahmacharini: She is believed to be an unmarried form of Goddess Parvati. Her name means, 'one who practices devout austerity.' She holds a rosary in her right hand and the 'kamandal' in her left.Maa Brahmacharini(Pinterest)
Goddess Chandraghanta: Also known as Chandrakhanda, Chandika or Rannchandi, Goddess Chandraghanta is the third form of Goddess Durga. The meaning of her name is - "one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell. Her third eye is always opened and she is always ready for war against demons".(Shutterstock)
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Goddess Kushmanda: Worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri, Goddess Kushmanda is known as the 'smiling goddess' and is believed to have created the Universe with her sweet smile.
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