Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini   Drik Panchang says that after the Kushmanda form, Mata Parvati took birth at the home of Daksha Prajapati. The word ‘Brahma’ means penance and ‘Charini’ means whose achar (behaviour) is that. According to Rudra Centre, “So Maa Durga’s manifestation as the one who does penance or ‘tapasya’ translates as Brahmacharini Maa. Brahmacharini Mata is also known as Devi Yogni and Devi Tapsvini.” This form of …Read More

Day 1: Maa Shailaputri Maa Shailputri Is Considered To Be One Of The Most Divine Forms Of Goddess Durga. She Is One Of The Navadurgas Who Is Worshipped On The First Day Of The Navratri. According To Drik Panchang, “After The Self-Immolation As Goddess Sati, Goddess Parvati Took Birth As The Daughter Of Lord Himalaya. In Sanskrit Shail Means The Mountain And Due To Which Goddess Was Known As Shailputri, …Read More

Navratri Will Begin On October 3 And End On October 12. The Rituals Of Navratri Honour And Worship The Different Forms Of Maa Durga. Here, Read On To Take A Look At The Nine Forms Of Maa Durga And The Story Behind Them. Navratri Is A Nine-Day Festival Wherein People Worship Nine Avatars Of Maa Durga. The Name Navratri Comes From Two Words, ‘Nav’ Which Means Nine And ‘Ratri’ Which …Read More