Navratri

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List of Navdurga

Navdurga which means Nine Durga that is nine different forms of Durga.

  • Devi Shailputri : She is the very first form among the different roops of Durga and is also known as the “Daughter of Mountain”.
  • Devi Brahmacharini : Brahmacharini is the second form Durga. Goddess Parvati was a great Sati.  her unmarried form is worshipped as Goddess Brahmacharini.
  • Devi Chandraghanta : The name of the third form of Goddess Durga is Chandraghanta. This form is identified by the half-circular moon on her forehead.
  • Devi Kushmanda :  Kushmanda is the Goddess who has the power and capability to live inside the Sun.
  • Devi Skanda Mata : Parvati became the mother of Lord Skanda(Kartikeya) and known as Skanda Mata.
  • Devi Katyayani : The sixth form of Durga is known as Katyayani. To destroy Mahishasura, Parvati took the form of Goddess Katyayani. It is warrior form of Parvati .
  • Devi Kalratri : Kalratri  means dark as night.
  • Devi Maha Gauri : The eight form of Goddess Durga is known as MahaGauri. Due to Durga’s  extreme fair complexion she was known as Goddess Mahagauri.
  • Devi Siddhidatri : Lord Shiva worshipped “Maha Shakti” or Siddhidatri  and in return, got these Siddhis

Popular Names of Durga

Names of DurgaMeaning
DurgaOne who is inaccessible
DeviThe deity
TribhuvaneshwariRuler of the three worlds
Yashodagarba SambhootaOne who’s emerged from Yashoda’s womb
NarayanavarapriyaFond of Narayana’s blessings
NandagopakulajataDaughter of Nandagopa Race
MangalyaHoly and auspicious
KulavardhiniOne who develops the race
KamsavidravanakariOne who threatened Kamsa
AsurakshayamkariOne who reduces the number of demons
Shilathata VinikshibdaOne who’s slammed at birth by Kamsa
AkashagaminiOne who flew in the sky
VasudevabhaginiVasudeva’s sister
Divamalya VibhooshitaDecorated with garlands
DivyambaradharaBeautifully dressed
Khadgaketaka DhariniOne who holds the sword and shield
ShivaAuspicious
PapadhariniOne who bears others’ sins
VaradaOne who offers blessings and boons
KrishnaSister of Lord Krishna
KumariA young girl
BrahmachariniSeeker of Brahman
BalarkasadrushakaraOne who’s like the rising sun
Purnachandra NibhananaAs beautiful as the full moon
ChaturbhujaHaving four arms
ChaturvakttraOne who has four faces
Peenashroni PayodharaLarge Bosomed
Mayoora PichhavalayaOne who wears peacock-feathered bangles
KeyurangadadhariniWearing armlets and bracelets
KrishnachhavisamaLike Lord Krishna’s radiance
SankarshanasamananaEqual to Sankarshana
Indradhwaja SamabahudhariniHaving shoulders like the flag of Lord Indra
PatradhariniHolder of the vessel
PankajadhariniHolder of the lotus
KanttadharaOne who holds Shiva’s neck
PashadhariniHolder of rope
DhanurdhariniHolder of bow
MahachakradhariniOne who holds chakra
VividayudhadharaOne who bears various weapons
Kundalapurnakarna VibhooshitaOne who wears earrings covering the ears
ShreeAuspicious
DhrutiValiant
ChandravispardimukhaGorgeous like the moon
MukutavirajitaAdorned with a crown
Shikhipichhadwaja VirajitaHaving peacock-feathered flag
PrasannaCheerful
SurashreshttaSupreme of all the celestials
KaumaravratadharaOne who observes fasts just as young girls do
TridivabhavayirtriGoddess of three worlds
TridashapujitaGoddess of the celestials
TrailokyarakshiniOne who protects the three worlds
MahishasuranashiniOne who has destroyed Mahishasura
ShivaLord Shiva’s half
JayaOne who attains victory
VijayaConqueror
SangramajayapradaOne who grants victory in war
KamachariniOne who acts on one’s own accord
PapahariniOne who destroys sins
KirtiOne who is famous
SiddhiOne who has achieved success
HriHoly chant of hymns
VidhyaWisdom
SantatiOne who grants issues
MatiOne who’s wise
SandhyaTwilight
RatriNight
PrabhaDawn
NityaEternal
JyotsanaRadiant like flames
KanthaRadiant
KhamaOne who is the embodiment of forgiveness
DayaOne who’s compassionate
BandhananashiniOne who’s detached from attachments
MohanashiniOne who ruins all desires
PutrapamrityunashiniSustainer of son’s untimely death
DhanakshayanashiniController of wealth decrease
VyadhinashiniOne who eliminates ailments
MruthyunashiniDestroyer of death
BhayanashiniOne who eliminates all fears
PadmapatrakshiHaving eyes like lotus leaf
SharanyaOne who provides refuge
BhaktavatsalaLover of devotees
SaukhyadaBestower of well-being
ArogyadaOne who grants good health
RajyadaBestower of kingdom
AyurdaOne who grants longevity
VapurdaOne who grants good looks
SutadaOne who grants issues
PravasarakshikaProtector of travelers
NagararakshikaOne who protects the land
SangramarakshikaProtector of wars
Shatrusankata RakshikaOne who protects from distress caused by foes
Ataviduhkhandhara RakshikaProtector from ignorance and distress
SagaragirirakshikaProtector of seas and hills
Sarvakaryasiddhi PradayikaOne who grants success in every attempt

7 Grains used for Navratri Puja

  • Jau
  • Til
  • Dhan
  • Moong
  • Kangani
  • Chana
  • Gehun

Happy Navratri  Wishes

May the candle light, flame your life,
May you always be happy and victorious,
May the sunshine create glorious mornings,
May all your darkness fly away,
Wishing U Happy Chaitra Navratri!

May Mata bless you
On this auspicious day of Navratri,
And may on this festive season dhan,
Yash and samriddhi come your way

Life has ups and down,
Some days might be rough,
But Maa Durga will give you the courage,
And the ability to be tough.
Have a Happy Chaitra Navratri!

On this auspicious day of Navratri,
My greetings to you and your family,
Happiness and betterment at all levels,
For today and all time to come,
Success at the end of all your pursuits,
In the most truthful way.

This Navratri, I want to thank you for being on my side,
And to hold my hands through rough times,
Thank you for making it easier for me to face all challenges,
For each and every moment you made me feel special,
May Maa Durga always keep you in her blessings,
And remove all your worries,
Have a great Chaitra Navratri!

N = Nav Chetna
A = Akhand Jyoti
V = Vighna Nashak
R = Ratjageshwari
A = Anand Dayi
T = Trikal Darshi
R = Rakhan Karti
A = Anand Mayi Maa
May Nav Durga bless you always.

Its the time of the year
To get together with family,
Its the time of the year
To smile happily.
Its the time of the year
When Maa Durga is there to bless,
Our homes and lives in excess.
Happy Navratri!

May Goddess Durga protect you from all the problems in life. This Navratri may there only be happiness in your life. Wishing you a happy Navratri!

May these auspicious days of Chaitra Navratri bring no struggle and no envy for everyone… enjoy a blessed Navratri this year!

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