Teach Your Kids The Nine Forms of Maa Durga
Wishing everyone a Happy Durga Ashtmi! Learnt a lot while making this for our little ones! Really hope that kids will enjoy learning a few things from this post.
Know about Nine Forms of Maa Durga
1. GODDESS SHAILPUTRI
Goddess Shailputri is the first manifestation of Goddess Durga. She holds a Trishul in one hand and a lotus in the other and rides a bull called Nandi. In Sanskrit, Shail means the mountain, thus she is known as Shailputri.
2. GODDESS BRAHMACHARINI
The second day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Brahmacharini. The goddess walks bare feet with a rudraksh mala in one hand and a sacred Kamandalu in the other.
3. GODDESS CHANDRAGHANTA
The third day of Navratri is of Goddess Chandraghanta. She is a fierce 10-armed goddess with a crescent moon on her forehead, which gives her the name Chandraghanta. She rides on a tiger to destroy all evil and wicked.
4. GODDESS KUSHMANDA
The fourth day of Navratri is of Devi Kushmanda. The name Kushmanda is derived from three words – ‘Ku’ (little), ‘Ushma’ (warmth or energy) and ‘Amnda’ (egg), which means the creator of the universe.
5. GODDESS SKANDMATA
Skandmata is a four-armed deity, who carries a lotus in two of her arms with a sacred Kamandalu and a bell in the other two. She also carries a little Kartikay on her lap and because of this Kartikay is also known as Skanda. She is seated on a lotus.
6. GODDESS KATYAYANI
The sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, who is a form of Shakti. Katyayani is considered as one of the most violent forms of Goddess Parvati. She has four arms and carrying a sword. She is the daughter of Sage Katyayan and rides on a lion.
7. GODDESS KAALRATRI
The seventh day of Navratri is of Goddess Kaalratri. She is a four-armed deity who rides a donkey, carries a
sword, a trident, and a noose. She has a third eye on her forehead that is believed to contain the entire universe.
8. GODDESS MAHAGAURI
Durga Asthami or the eight-day of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Mahagauri. She is a four-armed deity who rides on a bull or a white elephant. She carries a Trishul and a damru in her hands.
9. GODDESS SIDDHIDATRI
The ninth or the final day of Navratri is of Goddess Siddhidhatri. She is projected as a four-armed deity sitting on a lotus, holding a mace, discus and a book and lotus in her hands.
