During Navratri, the nine-day Hindu festival, 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. People in India celebrate Navratri by worshiping 9 forms of Maa Durga and praying to them for their blessings.
Maa Durga came to earth and took multiple forms as it became important to restore Dharma and destroy the negativity and evil from the Earth. On each day of Navratri a different goddess is worshipped. The devotees can see the positive changes in their lives when they worship the Goddesses.
Let's go ahead and learn about the nine forms of Maa Durga and how worshipping them can bring blessings and positive changes in your life.
Guide to the 9 Avatars of Durga- Day by day Guide
1. Shailaputri
Shailaputri is worshipped on day one and symbolizes strength and purity.
2. Brahmacharini
Brahmacharini is worshipped on Day 2 and embodies patience, meditation, and love.
3. Chandraghanta
Chandraghanta, the warrior goddess, is worshipped on the 3rd day and is known for bringing courage and Grace into one's life.
4. Kushmanda
Kushmanda is worshipped on day 4, and she is known for bringing health, wealth, and brightness to her devotee's life.
5. Skandamata
Skandamata is worshipped on day 4. The mother of Lord Kartikeya, Skandamata, offers protection and wisdom to people who pray to her.
6. Katyayani
Katyayani, who is worshipped on day 6, represents justice and power.
7. Kalaratri
Kalaratri is worshipped on day 7 and removes negative feelings and fears from her devotees' lives.
8. Mahagauri
Mahagauri is worshipped on day 8 and symbolizes calmness, forgiveness, and purity. She blesses her devotees with peace and prosperity.
9. Siddhidatri
Siddhidatri is worshipped on day 9 and provides spiritual wisdom and knowledge to her followers.
Bring Home the Divine Energy During Navratri
Individuals who bring brass idols or statues of Goddesses during Navratri to worship them bring along the positivity and sacred Vibes in the home.
Keeping the brass idols of Goddesses in your pooja room helps-
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Spread positivity in the home
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Remove obstacles from one's life
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Strengthen Faith and devotion
Life Lessons from the Avatars of Durga
Each form of goddess Durga teaches exceptional things.
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Stay strong in life
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Value of calmness to deal with life situations
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Fight your fears and face them with courage
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Keep seeking wisdom and knowledge in life
Wrap up
The nine forms of Goddess Durga remind that there is strength within each person. When one prays to the 9 forms of Maa Durga, they will see how their life changes for the good. Make sure to light a Diya and chant God's name to invite and receive the blessings of divine feminine energy in your heart and home.
