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Day 9 of Mahanavami: Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of┬аGoddess Durga, is worshiped on the ninth day
Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is worshiped on the ninth day or the Mahanavami. She can be seen surrounded and worshiped by men, demons, Gods & yakshas (celestial beings). She is the giver of all siddhis (perfection) and ready to bestow happiness on her followers. It is believed that one side of Lord ShivaтАЩs body is that of Goddess Siddhidatri. Therefore, he is…
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Day 7 of Devi Mahatmyam : The conclusion and ways to recite the Durga Saptashati
Ma Kaalratri is worshipped on the 7th day of Navratri. Kaal means both time as well as death & Ratri refers to night or darkness/ ignorance. Hence, Ma Kaalratri is the one who brings death to darkness or end of ignorance. She is commonly referred to as Kali. She is the more terrorizing form of Ma Durga. Her complexion is…
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Day 6 of Devi Mahatmyam : Uttam Charitra or 3rd Charitra, the most complex of all Charitras
Maa Katyayani is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is one of the most worshipped form of Maa Durga & is considered to be destroyer of all evil. She took birth as daughter of Sage Katyayan hence the name Katyayani. Maa Katyayani was created to end the sins being committed by the Asuras and was a born fighter.…
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Day 5 of Devi Mahatmyam : Third Charitra, leading to slaying of Asuras Shumbha-Nishumbha.
The fifth avatar of Maa Durga, Skandamata is worshipped today. Skanda is another name of Bhagwan Kartikeya (Maa Parvati’s son) thus Skandamata simply means mother of Kartikeya. It is another Rupa of Maa Parvati. Thus Maa Skandamata is worshipped as the mother of a supremely gifted child. When one worships Maa Skandamata, Bhagwan Kartikeya is automatically worshipped as he is…
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Day 4 of the Devi Mahatmyam : Madhyam Charitra, slaying of the ferocious Mahishasura and a glimpse into its inner meaning
Ma Kushmanda is worshipped on the 4th day of Navratri. Her name literally means, the one who is the creator of ‘little cosmic egg’ called Universe. It is thus believed that Ma Kushmanda is a form of Shakti who created the Universe & was the first being of the entire Universe. Ma Kushmanda has eight arms which bear Kamandalu, Bow,…
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Day 3 of Devi Mahatmyam : Pratham Charitra including slaying of Asuras Madhu-Kaithabh & its inner meaning
Today is the third day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta. By the grace of Ma Chandraghanta all sins, physical suffering, distress, mental tribulations and ghostly hurdles of a devotee are eradicated. Riding a Tiger, she exudes fearlessness in her devotees. She also embodies serenity. The devotees who worship her with deeds, mind and speech develop an aura of splendour…
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Day 2 of Devi Mahatmyam : which is like a key to further understanding the Devine Text
Today we observe the 2nd day of Navratri. The Day is dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. This Avatar of Ma Durga teaches devotees the qualities of penance, devotion, restraint and solitude. It teaches that one should not abandon his or her duties when faced with difficulties. Devotees worship her for virtue, peace, prosperity, happiness and nobility.
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Day 1: series on inner meaning of Devi Mahatmyam or Durga Saptashati or Chandi on the Auspicious occasion of Sharadiya Navratri
Wishing all of you a very Happy Navratri. May Maa Shailaputri bless us all on the first day of this auspicious time of the year.ЁЯЩПЁЯЩП
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