Maa Brahmacharini, The Second Form of Nav Durga

Maa Brahmacharini, The Second Form of Nav Durga

Maa Brahmacharini is the second form of the Nav Durga and is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. She represents penance, dedication, and spiritual knowledge. The name “Brahmacharini” is derived from two Sanskrit words: Brahma, meaning “supreme reality,” and charini, meaning “one who practices austerity.” Thus, Maa Brahmacharini symbolises someone who pursues the ultimate…

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 Maa Shailputri, the First Form of Goddess Durga

 Maa Shailputri, the First Form of Goddess Durga

Maa Shailputri, also known as Sati or Parvati, is the first of Goddess Durga’s nine forms, referred to as Nav Durga. Worshipped on the first day of Navratri, she represents purity, strength, and the universe’s foundation. Her name “Shailputri” means “Daughter of the Mountain,” emphasizing her lineage as the daughter of the Himalayan King and…

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