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Nine Forms of Durga News
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The festival of Chaitra Navratri will begin from April 6 this year and will last until April 14.
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Here is a look at the nine forms of Maa Durga:
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Durga, who represents the feminine form, is worshipped during Navratri - Nav meaning nine and Ratri meaning nights.
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The fourth day of the auspicious nine-day festival of - Navratri – is dedicated to Kushmanda, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
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Devi Durga was jointly created by the holy trinity - Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer) to eliminate a demon named Mahishasur, who's treachery ruined peace and sanctity in the three worlds.
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The ninth day of Navratri is spent worshipping Siddhidatri, a form of Durga who is known for her wish-fulfilling capabilities.
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It is believed that anyone who worships Maa Maha Gauri gets relief from all the sufferings in life.
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Maa Kalaratri destroys ignorance and removes darkness.
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The epitome of love and anger, the idols of Katyayani are portrayed as ones with four arms and three eyes, and mounted on a lion.
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Skandamata is depicted with four hands and has baby Kartikeya on her lap. She is mounted on a lion.
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Mounted on a lioness, Devi Kushmanda is depicted with Ashta Bhuja or eight hands.
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The Goddess wears the crescent on her head which resembles a moon and hence her name is Chandraghanta.
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As Chaitra Navratri begins today, let’s worship Maa Shailputri.
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Maa Parvati removed her outer skin to transform into Kaalratri to annihilate demons Shumbha and Nishumbha.
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Goddess Katyayani is believed to be one of the most ferocious forms of Maa Durga.
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This form of Durga is believed to have the power to reside within the sun.
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Seated on a tiger, Goddess Chandraghanta is depicted with dushabhuja or ten hands.
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Worship Maa Shailputri for good fortune on Day 1 of Navratri.
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