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Secrets of DEVI DURGA Goddess Durga Known by several adjectival names, such as Adi Parashakti, Sherowali, Shakti, Ambe, Yogmaya, Parvati and Bhavani . It should be of notable value to understand that goddess Durga bears a warrior and fearless persona in different pictorial depictions and in the chronicles of various sources. These sources reveal in almost equal conclusion that goddess Durga represents an omnipotent divine force whose very existence is to wipe out evil and demonic forces for the purpose of restoring world peace order, and the institution of Dharma and prosperity to fuel the power to the creation cycle of the universe. This is the reason as to why Durga Maa holds such a powerful religious value among devotees and why her celebration is reckoned as a victory over evil force and also a pathway toward the spiritual elevation of the mankind. To be more specific, Durga Maa is an ultimate divinity, who is invincible, meaning: no force of whatsoever power can ever subdue Du...

  DAY 9 of NAVRATRI :-  Siddhidhatri Devi is the ninth aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga and ninth Navadurga . Her name Siddhidgatri means  " Siddhi " means supernatural power or meditative ability " Dhatri " means giver or awarder. One side of Lord Shiva's body is of Goddess Siddhidhatri . Hence he is also known as Ardhanarishwar . It is said that Lord Shiva attained all the siddhis by worshiping her. Goddess Siddhidhatri is the Moola Roopa (original form) of Maa Parvati . She possesses eight supernatural powers or siddhis called Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakambya, Ishitva and Vashitva . She is the possessor of 26 different siddhis which she grants her devotees all sorts of achievement, perfections and power. She removes all ignorance and provides knowledge to her devotees. Siddhidhatri has four arms and is seated on a lotus. She holds a Lotus, Mace, Chakra and Shankha. She rides in a lion. She is worshipped by Devas, Gandharva, Aaura,...

  DAY 8 of NAVRATRI :-  Mahagauri Devi is the eighth aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga and is the eighth Navadurga . It falls on the MahaAshtami Tithi which is celebrated as Durgashtami . She has the power to fulfill all the desires of her devotees and get relief from all their sufferings in life. The name " Mahagauri " means extremely white, as she is very fair, very white in colour and very beautiful. Actually there are two stories associated with Mahagauri .  Parvati made up her mind to perform a penance on advice of Sage Narada Muni so that she gets Lord Shiva as her husband. Hence she left the comfort of her palace and started living in the forest performing penance for many years braved heat, cold, rains, drought and terrible storms. At this condition her body was covered with dust, soil and leaves turning her skin blackish. At last, Lord Shiva appeared before Parvati and accepted to marry her. He bathed her vigorously by the holy waters of the Ganga emanati...

  DAY 7 of NAVRATRI :-  Kalaratri Devi is the seventh aspect of the Hindu Goddess Durga and is the seventh Navadurga . Kalaratri Devi  is considered as one of the most destructive form of Maa Durga . She is believed to be the destroyer of all demons, ghosts, evil spirits and negative energies. She is also known as Shubhamkari, Kali, Bhadrakali and Mahakali which means auspicious or doing good in Sanskrit. She is believed to shower auspicious results to her devotees making them fearless. It so happened that two demons named Shumbha and Nishumbha attacked the Devas . When the Devas couldn't resist anymore they along with Indra went to Kailash to seek help from Lord Shiva . Goddess Parvati heard their prayers while she was bathing and so created Chandi to assists the Devas .  When Chandi reached the battlefield, she removed her golden skin and created Krishna (dark-shinned) which was known as Kalaratri . She killed the commanders named Chanda and Munda fro...

  DAY 6 of NAVARATRI :- Katyayani Devi is the most sixth aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga and is the sixth Navadurga. One of the most worshipped form of Maa Durga , she is considered the slayer of evil Mahishasura . The Katyayani form of Maa Durga is considered very special for unmarried girls, married women and students in the field of education. It is believed that the Katyayani form was worshipped by Sita , Radha and Rukmini for a good husband. It was that time when the demon Mahishasura was creating a lot of havoc for the Devas. The Devas couldn't resist anymore and approach Vishnu to sought an end to Mahishasura . According to the Vamana Purana Devi was created from the combined energies of Brahma , Vishnu and Shiva which crystallize in the form of rays at the hermitage of Katyayana Rishi, who gave it proper form which is known as " Katyayani " or " Daughter of Katyayana ".  Bestowed with the most powerful weapons such as Trident by Shiva , Sud...