Navratri - 9 Goddesses And Their Significance

1. Mother Shailputri (First Day)

• Form: Daughter of mountain king Himalaya.
• Vehicle: Vrishabha (Bull)
• Weapons: Trishul and Lotus
• Significance: This is the first form of Durga, which bestows stability, strength and patience to the devotees.

2. Mother Brahmacharini (second day)

• Form: Ascetic girl, rosary and kamandal in hands.
• Significance: Symbol of penance, restraint and devotion. Worshiping him leads to self-control and knowledge.

3. Maa Chandraghanta (third day)

• Form: Crescent moon on the forehead, ten arms, lion vehicle
• Significance: Symbol of courage, bravery and destruction of evil forces.

4. Maa Kushmanda (fourth day)

• Form: Ashtabhuja Devi, creator of the universe
• Significance: It is believed that Mother Kushmanda created the universe with her laughter. Worshiping him bestows health, wealth and longevity.

5. Mother Skandmata (Fifth Day)

• Form: Holding child Kartikeya (Skanda) in her lap.
• Vehicle: Leo
• Significance: Goddess of motherhood and compassion. His worship brings happiness to children and family prosperity.

6. Maa Katyayani (6th day)

• Form: Daughter of sage Katyayan, riding on a lion, four arms
• Significance: Goddess of strength and courage. Unmarried girls worship him to get a good groom.

7. Maa Kalratri (seventh day)

• Form: Black in complexion, four arms, riding on Gardabha (donkey)
• Importance: Destroyer of fear and sin. By worshiping them one gets freedom from enemies and obstacles.

8. Maa Mahagauri (eighth day)

• Form: fair complexion, white clothes, Taurus vehicle
• Significance: Goddess of peace, purity and penance. By his grace sins are destroyed and good fortune comes in life.

9. Maa Siddhidatri (ninth day)

• Form: Four arms, sitting on a lotus
• Importance: Goddess who bestows siddhis and powers. Gives knowledge and spiritual progress to the devotees.