Navratri 2024: Nine Forms of Goddess Durga, Vahan and Meaning

The Navratri festival is around the corner and devotees are preparing for the reception Maa Durga at home. As the name suggests, Navratri means nine days and nine nights of worship Goddess Durga. Nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshiped during Navratri. These nine days are considered most holy and auspicious and remind the devotees of how Maa Durga defeated and killed the demon Mahishasur and established justice in the universe. She is the divine feminine energy that controls this universe.
Navratri 2024 Date and Time
In 2024, Shardiya Navratri begins today i.e. October 3, 2024 and ends with Dussehra celebration celebrated on October 12, 2024.
Pratipada Tithi begins – October 3, 2024 – 12:18 am
Pratipada Tithi Begins – October 4, 2024 – 02:58 AM
Ghatasthapana Muhurta – October 3, 2024 – from 5:38 am to 6:40 am
Ghatasthapana Abhijit Muhurta – October 3, 2024 – From 11:12 am to 11:59 am
Kanya Lagna starts – October 3, 2024 – 05:38 am
Virgo Lagna ends on October 3, 2024 at 6:40 am
Let's find out more about it nine forms of Goddess Durga:

day	goddess	Description
Navratri day 1	Goddess Shailputri	The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Shailputri. Maa Shailputri is the form of Goddess Parvati who was born as the daughter of Lord Himalaya. Shail means mountain, hence she is known as Shailputri, the daughter of the mountain. She is depicted riding a bull (Nandi) and holding a trident and a lotus flower in her hand.
Navratri day 2	Goddess Brahmacharini	The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. Devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini on this day. In this form, she performed severe penance to get Lord Shiva as her husband. Maa Brahmacharini means knowledge, wisdom and austerity. She holds a Rudraksha mala and a Kamandalu (water pot) in her hand.
Navratri day 3	Goddess Chandraghanta	Maa Chandraghanta is worshiped on the third day of Navratri. Also known as Chandrakhanda, Chandika or Rannchandi, she has ten arms and holds an assortment of weapons in her hands. The name Chandraghanta means “one who has the shape of a crescent moon like a bell”. His third eye is always open. Chandraghanta symbolizes bravery and courage. She is depicted with a crescent moon on her forehead and riding a tiger.
Navratri day 4	Goddess Kushmanda	Devotees pray to Maa Kushmanda on the fourth day of Navratri. It is known that Maa Kushmanda created the universe with her smile. The goddess rides a lion and is depicted with eight hands holding a kamandalu, a bow, an arrow, a lotus, a trident, a glass of nectar and a discus. “Kushmanda” is the Sanskrit name of the goddess and means Ku – small, Ushma – energy or light and Anda – egg. It is associated with the energy of the sun.
Navratri day 5	Goddess Skandamata	Maa Skandmata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. The son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Kartikeya is also known as Skand and hence this form of the Goddess derives its name. She represents motherly love. She carries her son, Lord Kartikeya, and rides a lion.
Navratri day 6	Goddess Katyayani	The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Katyayani. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva combined their energies to create Maa Katyayani, who killed the demon Mahishasura. Goddess Katyayani is known as Mahishasurmardini. Maa Katyayani is known as the warrior form of Maa Durga. She is named Katyayani after sage Katyayana did penance to please Maa Durga and asked her to be born as his daughter.
Navratri day 7	Goddess Kaalratri	Maa Kaalratri is worshiped on the seventh day of Navratri. She is the wildest form of Goddess Durga, rides a donkey and has a dark complexion and long, loose hair. It is believed that Goddess Parvati was known as Goddess Kalaratri when she removed her outer golden skin to kill demons called Shumbha and Nishumbha.
Navratri day 8	Goddess Maha Gauri	Goddess Mahagauri is worshiped on the eighth day of Navratri. It is extremely bright and shines like a moon. She stands for purity and calm. It is believed that she can fulfill any desires of her followers.
Navratri day 9	Goddess Siddhidatri	Devotees pray to Maa Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Navratri. She is the ninth form of Maa Durga. Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability, and Datri means who is the giver of all Siddhis. Mata Siddhidatri imparts knowledge to her followers.

Mantra
Sarva Mangal Maangalyaye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike Sharanyaye Triyambike Gauri Narayani Namostute..!!

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