Vasant Navratri
Thursday · 9 days
The spring Navratri in Chaitra masa, ending with Ram Navami on the ninth day. Marks the Hindu new year in many regions.
Ghatasthapana Muhurat
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Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah
The Daughter of the Mountain (Himalaya). She rides a bull (Nandi) and carries a trident and a lotus. She represents absolute nature.
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Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah
The Unmarried Form of Parvati. Walking bare feet, carrying a rosary (Japamala) and a water pot (Kamandalu), symbolizing severe penance and devotion.
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Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah
She wears a half-moon shaped like a bell (Ghanta) on her forehead. She is established in peace, but ready for war with a 10-armed form riding a tiger.
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Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah
The Creator of the Universe. She produced the cosmic egg with her divine smile. She has 8 arms and rides a lion, bringing light.
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Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah
The Mother of Lord Skanda (Kartikeya). She holds baby Kartikeya in her lap and represents the pure, motherly aspect of Goddess Durga.
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Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah
The Warrior Goddess born to Sage Katyayana. She rides a magnificent lion, embodies fierce anger, and was manifested to destroy the demon Mahishasura.
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Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah
The Fierce, Dark Form. She rides a donkey, has scattered hair, breathes fire, and destroys ignorance, darkness, and evil demons.
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Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah
The Extremely Radiant One. She glows with white brilliance (like Jasmine/Moon), rides a bull, and purifies devotees of all sins.
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Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah
The Granter of Supernatural Powers (Siddhis). Sitting on a lotus, fully realized, she blesses Lord Shiva and all devotees with ultimate wisdom.
