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navratri
Skandamata: The mother of Kartikeya, the fifth form of Maa Durga
She is depicted as carrying baby Murugan or Lord Kartikeya in her lap while riding a ferocious lion.
Kushmanda: The fourth from of Maa Durga credited with creating the world with Her smile
She resides in the Suryalok, in core of the Sun.
Chandraghanta: The third avatar of Maa Durga who is always ready to fight the demons
She rides a tiger or a lion to as a symbol of bravery and is also known as Chandika and Rannchandi.
Uttar Pradesh: 600 people took oath on the first day of Navratri not to commit crime
This is an effort to help people who indulged in criminal activities lead a normal life.
Brahmacharini: The second incarnation of Maa Durga worshipped on second day of Navratri
She is the unmarried avatar of Maa Parvati
Shailaputri: The manifestation of Maa Durga worshipped on the first day of Navratri
Maa Shailaputri rides a bull and carries a lotus in Her left hand and a Trishul in Her right hand.
