Navratri Special: Know 9 Avatars of Maa Durga
1. Maa Shailaputri : The first day of Navratri is dedicated to Devi Shailaputri,The name Shailputri means mountain's daughter (putri)
2. Maa Brahmacharini : The second day is dedicated to the Goddess Brahmacharini. She is known as the Maa of sacrifice and discipline
3. Maa Chandraghanta: The third day of Navratri is dedicated to the Goddess Chandraghanta. She is depicted with a half-moon shaped like a bell on her brow, which corresponds to the origin of her given name
4. Maa Kushmanda : The third day of Navratri is dedicated to the Goddess Kushmanda. She has the ability to live inside the scorching sun, which is how she got the name.
5. Maa Skandamata :- Mother of the war God Skanda, is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri (Kartikey). In her lap, she holds the infant Lord Skanda, who she rides on the back of a fearsome lion.
6. Maa Katyayani : Katyayani is the sixth manifestation of Maa Durga, who is also known as Mahalaxmi. She was created to annihilate the bull demon Mahishasura.
7. Maa Kalaratri : Kalaratri Maa has a black complexion, a ferocious soul, and a bold stance. She is the Goddess of Death
8. Maa Mahagauri: Mahagauri is the eighth form of Goddess Durga, and she is considered to be the most beautiful of the nine forms.
Maa Siddhidatri : The ninth day of Navratri is dedicated to Devi Siddhidatri. She is endowed with inherent healing abilities. She possesses four pairs of hands.