NAVA DURGA- NINE FORMS OF DEVI DURGA WORSHIPPED DURING NAV RATRI

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folks, now i would like to describe to you the nine forms of sree

durga mata - the nava durga.

 

 

First Durga Shailputri (Daughter of Mountain)

 

She is a daughter of Himalaya and first among nine Durgas. In

previous birth she was the daughter of Daksha. Her name was Sati -

Bhavani. I.e. the wife of Shiv. Once Daksha had organized a big Yagna

and did not invite Shivaji. But Sati being obstinate, reached there.

Thereupon Daksha insulted Shivaji. Sati could not tolerate the insult

of husband and burnt herself in the fire of Yagns.

 

In other birth she became the daughter of Himalaya in the name of

Parvati - Hemvati and got married with Shivaji.

 

As per Upnishad she had torn and the egotism of Indra, etc. Devtas.

Being ashamed they bowed and prayed that, "In fact, thou are Shakti,

we all - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiv are capable by getting Shakti from

you."

 

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Second Brahmacharini

 

The second Durga Shakti is Brahamcharini. Brahma that is who observes

panance and good conduct. Here "Brahma" means "Tapa". The idol of

this Goddess is very gorgeous. There is rosary in her right hand and

Kamandal in left hand. She is full with merriment. One story is

famous about her. In previous birth she was Parvati Hemavati the

daughter of Himvan. Once when she was busy in games with her friends.

Naradaji came to her and predicted seeing her Palm-lines that, "You

will get married with a naked-terrible 'Bhole baba' who was with you

in the form of Sati, the daughter of Daksh in previous birth. But now

you have to perform penance for him." There upon Parvati her mother

Menaka that she would marry none except Shambhu, otherwise she would

remain unmarried. Saying this she went to observe penance (tap). That

is why her name is famous as tapacharini - Brahmacharini. But as she

was engrossed in Tapa her mother told her, " Beti, please do not make

penance." From that time her name Uma became familiar.

 

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Third Chandraghanteti

 

The name of third Shakti is Chandraghanta. There is a half-circular

moon in her forehead. She is charmful and bright. She is Golden

colour. She has three eyes and ten hands holding with ten types of

swords - etc. weapons and arrows etc. missiles. She is seated on Lion

and ready for going in war to fight. She is unprecedented image of

bravery. The frightful sound of her bell terrifies all the villans,

demons and denavas.

 

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Fourth Kushmanda

 

Name of fourth Durga is Kushmanda. The Shakti creates egg. I.e.

Universe by mere laughing she resides in solar systems. She shines

brightly in all the ten directions as like Sun. She has eight hands.

Seven types of weapons are shining in her seven hands. Rosary is in

her right hand. She seems brilliant riding on Lion. She likes the

offerings of "Kumhde." Therefore her name "Kushmanda" has become

famous.

 

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Fifth Skanda Mata

 

Fifth name of Durga is "Skanda Mata". The daughter of Himalaya, after

observing penance got married with Shiva. She had a son

named "Skanda." Skanda is a leader of the army of Gods. Skanda Mata

is a deity of fire. Skanda is seated in her lap. She has three eyes

and four hands. She is white and seated on a lotus.

 

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Sixth Katyayani

 

Sixth Durga is Katyayani. The son of "Kat" as "Katya". Rishi Katyayan

born in this "Katya" linege. Katyayan had observed penance with a

desire to get paramba as his daughter. As a result she took birth as

a daughter of Katyayan. Therefore her name is "Katyayani" on the bank

of Jamuna for getting Krishna as a husband. It proves that she is

prime deity of Vraj mandal. Her appearance is very sublime. She has

three eyes and eight hands. These are eight types of weapons missiles

in her seven hands. Her vehicle is Lion.

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Seventh Kalratri

 

Seventh Durga is Kalratri. She is black like night. Durga hairs are

unlocked. She has put on neckles shining like lightning. She has

three eyes which are round like universe. Her eyes are bright.

Thousands of flames of fire come out while respiring with nose. She

rides on donkey. There is sharp sword in her right hand. Her lower

hand is in blessing mood. The burning torch is in her left hand and

her lower left hand is in fearless style, by which she makes her

devotees fearless. Being auspicious she is called "Shubhamkari."

 

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Eighth Maha Gauri

 

The Eighth Durga is "Maha Gauri." She is as white as a conch, moon

and Jasmine. She is of eight years old. Her clothes and ornaments are

white and clean. She has three eyes. She rides on bull She has four

hands. The above left hand is in "Fearless - Mudra" and lower left

hand holds "Trishul." The above right hand has tambourine and lower

right hand is in blessing style. She is calm and peaceful and exists

in peaceful style. It is said that when the body of Gauri became

dirty due to dust and earth while observing penance, Shivaji makes it

clean with the waters of Gangas. Then her body became bright like

lightning. There fore, she is known as "Maha Gauri" in world.

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Ninth Siddhidatri

 

Ninth Durga us Siddhidatri. There are eight Siddhis - Viz- Anima,

Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Iishitva Vashitva. Maha

Shakti gives all these Siddhies. It is said in "Devipuran" that the

Supreme God Shiv got all these Siddhies by worshipping Maha Shakti.

With her gratitude the half body of Shiv has became of Goddess and

there fore his name "Ardhanarishvar" has became famous. The Goddess

drives on Lion. She has four hands and looks pleased. This form of

Durga is worshipped by all Gods, Rishis-Munis, Siddhas, Yogis,

Sadhakas and devotees for attaining the best religious asset.

 

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source- aaadyashakti.com

 

OM SHREE DURGAYAII NAMAHA