Navratri 2023: Know About The 9 Forms Of Goddess Durga Worshipped On The 9 Days

1. Shailaputri: The first day (Pratipada) of Navratri is dedicated to Shailaputri, or Parvati, the daughter of the mountain.

2. Brahmacharini: On the second day (Dwitiya), devotees honour Brahmacharini, whose name signifies 'one who practises ardent austerity'.

3. Chandraghanta: Worshipped on the third day (Tritiya), this form of Durga derives Her name from the bell-shaped crescent moon on her head.

4. Kushmanda: The fourth day (Chaturthi) is dedicated to Kushmanda, the 'Creator of the universe'.

5. Skandamata: On the fifth day (Panchami), devotees invoke Goddess Skandamata, the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya).

6. Katyayani: The form of Maa Durga, as the warrior goddess, worshipped on the sixth day (Shashti).

7. Kalaratri: Maa Kali, the most ferocious form of the Goddess, is invoked on the seventh day (Saptami) of Navratri.

8. Mahagauri: On the eighth day (Ashtami), Maha Gauri, who represents purity and tranquillity, is worshipped.

9. Siddhidatri: This form of the Goddess, who is 'provider of extraordinary strength', is worshipped on the ninth day (Navami).