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Navarathri - celebrations of Subcontinent


Navratri (Nine day celebrations) means and importance:

There are nine forms of Goddess durga matha. Below mentioned are list of goddess forms.

Durga Matha - Navratri 2012
Durga Matha - Navratri

Ekaam - First day : this day is dedicated to Goddess  Shailputri (daughter of Himalaya)
Duj - Second day : this day is dedicated to  Goddess Bramcharini (peaceful form of Durga)
Tritiya - Third day : this day is dedicated to  goddess Chandra ghanta (anger form of Durga)
Chaturthi - Fourth day : this day is dedicated to goddess Kushmanda (happy form of Durga)
Panchmi - Fifth day : this day is dedicated to  goddess Skand mata (blessing form of Durga)
Shasthi - Six day : this day is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani(daughter form of Durga)
Saptami - Seven day : this day is dedicated to Goddess Kalratri (cruel and violent form of Durga)
Astami - Eight day : this day is dedicated to Goddess Maha gauri (form of mata parvati and symbol of purity)
Navmi - Ninth day : this day is dedicated to the goddess Siddhidatri(knowledge form of Durga)

Durga Matha - Navratri 2012
9 forms of Durga Matha - Navratri