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Goddess Durga also know as Devi and Shakti in Hinduism is perhaps the most important Goddess and represents power and strength. The mother of the universe is believed to be the supreme energy behind the creation, and preservation of our world. The nine forms of Durga hold special significance and meaning. Happy Navratri

Navratri: Nine Forms of Goddess Durga

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Navaratri is most auspicious Hindu festival where nine different forms of the Goddess Durga are worshipped. At Motherszone, know about the name, meaning and significance of the Navadurga. Read more http://www.motherszone.com/indian-festivals/navaratri/ - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Goddess Durga also know as Devi and Shakti in Hinduism is perhaps the most important Goddess and represents power and strength. The mother of the universe is believed to be the supreme energy behind the creation, and preservation of our world. The nine forms of Durga hold special significance and meaning.

Happy Navratri

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It means the daughter of the mountains and is also known as Parvati or Hemavati the

daughter of the king of Himalayas

Shailaputri

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This is the second form of Goddess Durga and means one who follows devout austerity.

Brahmacharini

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The third form of the Goddess has a half moon in her forehead and is worshipped for

prosperity, tranquility and peace.

Chandraghanta

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The fourth form represents the creator of the universe and she spreads light like rays from the

sun.

Kushmanda

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The fifth form is the mother of Skanda or Lord Kartikeya who was the commander in chief in

wars against the demons.

Skanda Mata

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The sixth form is an avatar of Goddess Durga who was born to a sage called Kata.

Katyayani

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The seventh form of the Goddess has a dark complexion and she holds a sword which assures

us of freedom from troubles and evils.

Kalaratri

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The eighth form is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri and the devotees get rid of the sins of their past and get purified in all aspects of life.

Mahagauri

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This is the ninth form of the Goddess and blesses all the saints, yogis and devotees as a

manifestation of the Mother Goddess.

Siddhidatri

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This is the ninth form of the Goddess and blesses all the saints, yogis and devotees as a

manifestation of the Mother Goddess.

THANK YOU….