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  On the fifth day of Navratri, also known as Panchami, Skandmata, Durga's fifth manifestation, is worshipped. This day marks the worship of the goddess Skandmata, who takes the role of a mother.  Her name literally meaning "mother of Skanda" or "Lord Kartikeya," who was appointed by the Gods to lead their armies against the demons. In this form, he is observed sitting in her lap, whereas she is riding a lion. She embodies a mother's love. The goddess in this form is thought to offer wisdom, money, power, and prosperity to those who worship her. Lord Skanda's newborn form is shown being held by Maa Skandmata. She represents the bond between a mother and son. Depiction Goddess Skandamata is depicted as a four-armed deity with a bell, a kamandalu, and a lotus each of her arms. Additionally, she is seen sitting Kartikay on her lap. The goddess is known as Skandamata because Kartikay is also known as Skanda. She stands straight and tranquil. She is riding a...

The devotion of Goddess Kushmanda, who symbolizes abundance, brightness, and good health, is reserved for the fourth day of Navratri. Goddess Kushmanda, the fourth incarnation of Goddess Durga. She is therefore regarded as the universe's creator. Up until her light began to radiate in all directions like sunrays, the universe was nothing more than a void filled with darkness. Name Meaning   Maa Kushmanda's name signals her main role: Ku means "a little", Ushma means "warmth" or "energy" and Anda means "cosmic egg".   Dedicated color She is also known as the "Smiling Goddess" since it is believed that her silent smile helped to spark the formation of the entire universe. She has an affinity to the colour "orange" because she is thought to be the source of all cosmological light and the energy that powers the sun. She is connected to the antiquity of Ayurveda and is thought to be the goddess of elixirs. The colour oran...

       On continuing our very series on Navratri about Nav- Durga, here we are with Maa Durga second energy manifestation, who is worshipped on second day of Navratri - Maa Brahmcharini. Excited to know more? Depiction           The second day of Navratri celebrations is dedicated to Mata Brahmacharini, Goddess of Penance. She wears a white saree and holds Kamandal in her left hand and rosary on the does penance or tapasya known as Brahmcharini Maa. Hibiscus and lotus flowers are used as garland for the Goddess. She is always represented as barefooted.  Symbolism and Names           The word "Brahm" refers to Tapa and her name means -the one who performs Tapa.  Goddess Brahmcharini is also known as Devi Yogni and Tapswini. Brahmacharini Mata is believed to bestow her devotees with wisdom, knowledge and deep devotion in supreme. Goddess Brahmacharini signifies love, loyalty, wisdom, and knowl...

  Since everyone is now enjoying Navratri. You and others in your family may be fasting right now. I therefore intended to include additional details on each of the nine Devi Maa in each blog post because, well, why not? One of the most divine and calm manifestations of Goddess Durga is Maa Shailputri. On the first day of the Navratri celebration, one of the Navadurgas, she is worshipped. By grouping the Sanskrit words "Shail," which means "mountains," and "Putri," that means "daughter," Mata Shailputri's name is formed- "daughter of the mountains." Other names for Shailputri Maa include Mata Sati Bhavani(relaated to her prior birth), Goddess Parvati, and Maa Hemavati. Similarly, she goes by the name Pratham Shailputri. On the first day of this holy celebration, she is worshipped as the first Devi of Navratri.  She was born as the daughter of Parvat Raj Himalaya, the Mountain King- Himavat. Origin Story Maa Shailputri was King Daksh...