NavaDurga symbolizes nine forms of adi-shakti – Goddess Durga. During Navratri, we awaken the energy aspect of Godhead in the personification of the universal mother Goddess Durga, which precisely betokens the remover of grief in life. She is commonly famous with the name “NavaDurga”, “Devi” (goddess), or “Shakti” (energy or power). So, Navratri’s nine nights were considered to be very auspicious to worship the nine planets and nine divinities. Names of 9 forms of Maa Durga are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidhatri.
Top 9 Beshas Of Maa Durga
#1
Shailputri is the first form of NavaDurga; and is also known as Bhavani, Parvati, or Hemavati. She is known to be the earthly essence. Maa Shailputri is the major and the absolute form of the Goddess. Since she was the wife to Lord Shiva and is known as Parvati. She took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya; due to which she is named Shailputri – the daughter of mountains. Her deity has a half-moon on her forehead and holds a trident in her right hand & a lotus flower in her left hand. The Goddess can be seen seated on mount Nandi (bull).
Goddess Shailputri
Shailputri is the first form of NavaDurga; and is also known as Bhavani, Parvati, or Hemavati. She is known to be the earthly essence. Maa Shailputri is the major and the absolute form of the Goddess. Since she was the wife to Lord Shiva and is known as Parvati. She took birth as the daughter of Lord Himalaya; due to which she is named Shailputri – the daughter of mountains. Her deity has a half-moon on her forehead and holds a trident in her right hand & a lotus flower in her left hand. The Goddess can be seen seated on mount Nandi (bull).
#2
Goddess Parvati took birth at the home of Daksha Prajapati in the form of the great Sati. Her unmarried form is worshipped as the 2nd form of NavaDuga – Goddess Brahmacharini. She signifies as the lady; who practiced the toughest penance and hard austerity. So, she is named Brahmacharini. Shevanti, Hibiscus, and lotus flowers are used to garland the Goddess. The deity of the Goddess holds a mala in her right hand and kamandal in her left. She is always represented barefooted.
Goddess Brahmacharini
Goddess Parvati took birth at the home of Daksha Prajapati in the form of the great Sati. Her unmarried form is worshipped as the 2nd form of NavaDuga – Goddess Brahmacharini. She signifies as the lady; who practiced the toughest penance and hard austerity. So, she is named Brahmacharini. Shevanti, Hibiscus, and lotus flowers are used to garland the Goddess. The deity of the Goddess holds a mala in her right hand and kamandal in her left. She is always represented barefooted.
#3
Chandraghanta Devi(3rd form of NavaDurga) is called the Goddess of spiritual and internal power. People who have unnecessary enemies and severe obstacles in life should worship the Goddess to set themselves free. Goddess Parvati is the wife to the almighty Lord Shiva. After marriage, he adorned the Goddess’s forehead with a Chandra made from Chandan. This is the reason due to which she is known as Chandraghanta.
Goddess Chandraghanta
Chandraghanta Devi(3rd form of NavaDurga) is called the Goddess of spiritual and internal power. People who have unnecessary enemies and severe obstacles in life should worship the Goddess to set themselves free. Goddess Parvati is the wife to the almighty Lord Shiva. After marriage, he adorned the Goddess’s forehead with a Chandra made from Chandan. This is the reason due to which she is known as Chandraghanta.
#4
Goddess Kushmanda is the fourth form of the NavaDurga is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. Ku means little, Ushma means energy and Anda means cosmic egg. Here the whole universe is represented as a cosmic egg and the Devi is believed to end the darkness with her divine smile.
Goddess Kushmanda
Goddess Kushmanda is the fourth form of the NavaDurga is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. Ku means little, Ushma means energy and Anda means cosmic egg. Here the whole universe is represented as a cosmic egg and the Devi is believed to end the darkness with her divine smile.
#5
When Goddess Parvati became the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Lord Skanda), she came to be known as Skandamata. The 5th day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of the fifth form of NavaDurga – Skandamata.
Goddess Skandamata
When Goddess Parvati became the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Lord Skanda), she came to be known as Skandamata. The 5th day of Navratri is dedicated to the worship of the fifth form of NavaDurga – Skandamata.
#6
On the havoc created by Mahisasur, Goddess Parvati had taken the avatar of Goddess Katyayani, the 6th form of NavaDurga. She is also referred to as the warrior Goddess. Certain religious texts state that Goddess Pravati was born at the home of sage Katya and hence the name Katyayani. She can be seen riding a lion and carrying a lotus stem and sword in her right hand. She is said to be gifted with the lion by Goddess Gauri.
Goddess Katyayani
On the havoc created by Mahisasur, Goddess Parvati had taken the avatar of Goddess Katyayani, the 6th form of NavaDurga. She is also referred to as the warrior Goddess. Certain religious texts state that Goddess Pravati was born at the home of sage Katya and hence the name Katyayani. She can be seen riding a lion and carrying a lotus stem and sword in her right hand. She is said to be gifted with the lion by Goddess Gauri.
#7
The 7th form of NavaDurga is known as Goddess Kalaratri. She is considered to be the most ferocious avatar of NavaDurga and is known for destroying ignorance and removing darkness from the universe.
Goddess Kalaratri
The 7th form of NavaDurga is known as Goddess Kalaratri. She is considered to be the most ferocious avatar of NavaDurga and is known for destroying ignorance and removing darkness from the universe.
#8
Mahagauri is the 8th manifestation of the goddess Durga and amongst the NavaDurga. Mahagauri is worshiped on the 8th day of Navratri. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Mahagauri has the power to fulfill all the desires of her devotees. The one who worships the goddess gets relief from all the sufferings in life. Mahagauri has four arms. Her right arm is in the pose of allaying fear and her right lower hand holds a trident in it. She holds a tambourine in her left upper arm and the lower one is in the form of a blessing.
Goddess Mahagauri
Mahagauri is the 8th manifestation of the goddess Durga and amongst the NavaDurga. Mahagauri is worshiped on the 8th day of Navratri. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Mahagauri has the power to fulfill all the desires of her devotees. The one who worships the goddess gets relief from all the sufferings in life. Mahagauri has four arms. Her right arm is in the pose of allaying fear and her right lower hand holds a trident in it. She holds a tambourine in her left upper arm and the lower one is in the form of a blessing.
#9
The 9th form of Navadurga is known as Goddess Siddhidhatri. She is the moola Roopa(original form) of Maa Parvati. Maa Siddhidhatri has four hands holding a discus, conch shell, trident, and mace, sitting on a fully bloomed lotus or a lion. She possesses eight supernatural powers, or the siddhis, called Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakambya, Ishitva, and Vashitva. Anima means reducing one’s body to the size of an atom; Mahima means expanding one’s body to an infinitely large size; Garima means becoming infinitely heavy; Laghima means becoming weightless; Prapti means having omnipresence; Prakambya achieving whatever one desire; Ishitva means possessing absolute lordship, and Vashitva means having the power to subjugate all. Lord Shiva was blessed by Siddhidatri by being given all eight powers.
Goddess Siddhidatri
The 9th form of Navadurga is known as Goddess Siddhidhatri. She is the moola Roopa(original form) of Maa Parvati. Maa Siddhidhatri has four hands holding a discus, conch shell, trident, and mace, sitting on a fully bloomed lotus or a lion. She possesses eight supernatural powers, or the siddhis, called Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakambya, Ishitva, and Vashitva. Anima means reducing one’s body to the size of an atom; Mahima means expanding one’s body to an infinitely large size; Garima means becoming infinitely heavy; Laghima means becoming weightless; Prapti means having omnipresence; Prakambya achieving whatever one desire; Ishitva means possessing absolute lordship, and Vashitva means having the power to subjugate all. Lord Shiva was blessed by Siddhidatri by being given all eight powers.
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