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Indian Mythology

#NAVSHAKTI: SIDDHIDATRI

Maa Siddhidatri is pictured wearing red clothes, sitting on a lotus or a lion. She holds a Chakra in one, a Gada and a lotus in another, and a Shankh in the fourth hand. Maa Siddhidatri is believed to be another form of Goddess Lakshmi. She possesses the Ashta Siddhi. She rules people's minds and guides them towards a better and more spiritual life. And not just humans worship Maa Siddhidatri, but all the Devas, the Gandharvas, the Asuras, and the Siddhas bestow in front of her. Read More

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#NAVSHAKTI: MAHAGAURI

Maa Mahagauri is extremely radiant. She wears white clothes, carries Trishula in one hand and a Damru in the second, a lotus in the third, she rides a white bull and blesses her devotees with the fourth hand. Jasmine flower and coconut is the Bhog offered. Maa Mahagauri symbolizes inner beauty, purity and calmness. She is kind and caring and is known to bring relief from any kind of pain and suffering. Read More

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#NAVSHAKTI: KAALRATRI

Maa Kaalratri is the most fierce form of Maa Durga. She is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. 'Kaal' denotes the word darkness or death and 'Ratri' means night. She is also known as Shubankari which in Sanskrit means auspicious. She is the Goddess who brought an end to darkness. Read More

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#NavShakti:Kushmunda

The scriptures tell us that, when the world was created by Lord Brahma, it seemed dark and quiet, but then Kushmanda Maa smiled like a lotus flower, the darkness faded and the stars were born, the planets were formed. It is believed that she gave life to the universe, which was once nothing. She created three life forms- Goddess Mahakali, Maa Maha Lakshmi, and Maa Saraswati. These three forms were the first three lives in the universe. Read More

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#NavShakti: Chandraghanta

Maa Chandraghanta is the goddess of bravery and courage. She is known to destroy all the evils and wicked beings but at the same time, she is a compassionate mother to her devotees. She takes all the physical and mental sufferings and blesses people with bravery, love, serenity, and success.Read More

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#NavShakti: SHAILPUTRI

Shailaputri is considered the spirit of earthly existence. The puja starts with Ghatasthapana, which remarks the feminine power, and an idol or photo of the goddess is placed. Diyas are lit up and delicacies made up of pure ghee are offered. Maa Shailaputri blesses her devotees with wealth, health, and luck. Read More