The Nine Days of Chaitra Navaratri
9 articles, in order.
- Shailaputri Devi: Navratri Day 1 MantraThe first night of Navratri is dedicated to Shailaputri, the Daughter of the Mountain. This guide sets out who she is, the traditional Day 1 mantra, and how the…
- Unlock the Power of Brahmacharini Mata: Day 2 of NavratriOn the second day of Navratri, tradition honours Brahmacharini Mata—the form of the Goddess who walks the path of tapasya, purity and unwavering devotion.
- Worshipping Divine Chandraghanta Devi: 3rd Day of NavratriOn the third day of Navratri, devotees honour Chandraghanta Devi, the form of Durga whose crescent moon rests on her brow like a bell. Tradition links her worship with…
- Unlock the Power of Kushmanda Devi: 4th Day of NavratriThe fourth night of Navratri is dedicated to Maa Kushmanda, the Navadurga form tradition associates with the cosmic egg, the Sun’s vitality, and the smile that kindled…
- Embrace Blessings of Maa Skandamata: Day 5 of NavratriOn the fifth day of Navratri, devotees honour Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Skanda. Here is her story, symbolism, mantras and the traditional way of worship.
- Celebrating the power of Katyayani Devi: Day 6 of NavratriOn the sixth day of Navratri, devotees honour Katyayani, the warrior form among the Navadurga. Here is her legend, the meaning of the day, the traditional puja and the…
- Kalaratri Devi: Day 7 of NavratriThe seventh night of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Kalaratri, the fierce Navadurga form associated with the destruction of darkness, fear and obstruction. Here is her…
- Unlock Divine Power of Maha Gauri Mata: 8th Day of NavratriMaha Gauri, the eighth form of Goddess Durga, is worshipped on Navratri Ashtami as the embodiment of purity and calm strength. This guide sets out her symbolism, the…
- Siddhidatri Mata: 9th Day of NavratriMaha Navami closes the Navadurga cycle with the worship of Siddhidatri Mata, the form tradition names as the giver of siddhis. Here is her meaning, iconography, mantras…
