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nine nights of navratri
Siddhidatri: The ninth form of Maa Durga who blessed Lord Shiva
She is worshipped by humans, gandharvas, asuras and devas alike.
Mahagauri: The eight manifestation of Maa Durga removes all obstacles of devotees
Maa Mahagauri fulfils desires of her devotees
Kaalratri: The seventh form of Maa Durga, who is also the fiercest of them all
Her appearance itself invokes fear.
Katyayani: Born out of anger of Gods, the sixth avatar of Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasur
For slaying the demon Mahishasur, She is also known as Mahishasurmardini
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.
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.
