Navratri is a colorful 9-day celebration for Hindu worshippers during the autumn that focuses on the Goddess Durga in her 9 different forms. The holiday is celebrated in different ways all throughout India and the world, but there are a few similarities between all the celebrations. You can participate in Navratri no matter where you are!
The Nine Forms of Goddess Durga
During Navratri, Hindus invoke the blessings of Goddess Durga in her various forms, known as Navadurga. These forms are:
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Shailaputri: The daughter of the Himalayas, she represents the essence of nature.
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Brahmacharini: The goddess of asceticism and devotion.
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Chandraghanta: She is known for her half-moon-shaped bell and signifies bravery.
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Kushmanda: The creator of the universe, who resides in the sun.
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Chandraghanta: She is known for her half-moon-shaped bell and signifies bravery.
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Skandamata: The mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya), representing the bond between a mother and her child.
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Katyayani: A fierce form of Durga, she is the warrior goddess.
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Kaalratri: The destroyer of darkness and ignorance.
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Mahagauri: The symbol of purity and calmness.
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Siddhidatri: The bestower of supernatural powers and knowledge.
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