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nine nights of navratri
‘Navratri fasting is about religious belief, don’t need crash course on diet from random nutritionist’: How IPS Arun Bothra responded to ‘gyan’ on fasting
On October 20, Bothra slammed Mumbai-based 'nutritionist' Sangeetha Aiyer after she tried to give unsolicited advise about 'healthy' food and how to keep a fast during Navratri.
Madhya Pradesh: Garba organisers in Ujjain ban non-Hindus, make ‘Tilak’ and Aadhaar Card mandatory to prevent incidents of love jihad
Garba organizers in Ujjain has posted posters restricting non-Hindus from attending the Navratri celebrations. The posters have been put up to prevent incidents of love jihad. According to the information, the organizers of the Garba event are verifying Aadhar cards before allowing visitors to the event.
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
