The Nine Forms Of Devi Durga Worshipped During This Festival
Maa Shailputri is the form of Godess Parvati, who is the daughter of Lord Himalayas; she is worshipped on the first day of Durga Puja.
On the second day, the devotees worship Maa Brahmacharini, who is the emboidment of knowledge and strictness.
The third day of Durga puja is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, who has ten arms that have a variety of weapons in each hand. Her name means 'one who has a half-moon-shaped bell'.
On the fourth day of Durga puja, devotees pray to Maa Kushmanda, who is known to have created the universe with her smile.
The fifth day is for Maa Skandamata. Being the mother of Kartikeya, who is also named Skand, this avatar of the goddess named that shows motherly love.
The sixth day of this festival is for Maa Katyayani, who was made by the combined energy of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva to kill the demon 'Mahishasura', according to Hindu mythology.
On the seventh day, the most fearsome form of Durga, Maa Kaalratri, is worshipped. She shed her golden skin to defeat the demons.
The eighth day is for Maa Mahagauri, the embodiment of purity and serenity who fulfils the wishes of her devotees.
The ninth day is for Maa Siddhidatri, the granter of supernatural powers (siddhis) and knowledge to her devotees.