Navaratri readings

Three aspects of Mother Divine - Navaratri Festival

THREE ASPECTS OF MOTHER DIVINE Symbolised by Navratri Festival. This is an extract from a long letter written by Sri Swami Chinmayananda from Uttarkasi (Himalayas) on 20th October 1950, which happened to be the Vijaya Dasami Day, to Sri. P.B. Menon of Ernakulam, Kerala. It is interesting to note that Sri Swamiji started writing […]

Siddhidātrī -9th Navadurga

Siddhidātrī is the ninth form of the Goddess Durga, the meaning of her name is as follows: Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability, and Dhatri means giver or awarder.

Mahāgaurī - 8th Navadurga

Mahāgaurī is the beautiful manifestation of Goddess Durga in her eighth form.

Kālarātri - 7th Navadurga

Kālarātri is the seventh of the nine forms of the Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga.

Kātyāyani - 6th Navadurga

Kātyāyani is the sixth form amongst Navadurga or the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga (Shakti), worshipped during the Navratri celebrations.

Skandamātā - 5th Navadurga

The fifth manifestation of Devi Durga is known as Maa Skandamata.

Kuṣmāṇḍa - 4th Navadurga

Goddess Kuṣmāṇḍa is the fourth form of the NavaDurga is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri.

Candraghaṇṭā - 3rd Navadurga

Candraghaṇṭā represents Parvati on her wedding day. Devi Candraghaṇṭā signifies the moon which is connected to the mind. She represents that which charms and captivates the mind.

Brahmacharini - 2nd Navadurga

Brahmacharini represents Parvati in her phase of asceticism.

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