What are the 9 avatars of Maa Durga?

Navratri 2020: What are the nine forms of Maa Durga and the special prasad offered to them

• Goddess Shailputri. Goddess Shailputri is the first manifestation of Goddess Durga.
• Goddess Brahmacharini.
• Goddess Chandraghanta.
• Goddess Kushmanda.
• Goddess Skandmata.
• Goddess Katyayani.
• Goddess Kaalratri.
• Goddess Mahagauri.

What are the names of Maa Durga?

There are many incarnations of Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, Rajeswari, et al. Her nine appellations are Skondamata, Kusumanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta, and Siddhidatri.

Who is the ninth Mata of Navratri?

Goddess Siddhidatri
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. This form of Goddess Durga signifies perfection.

What are the 108 names of the goddess Durga?

During Navaratri and Durga Puja, devotees utter prayers in the 108 names of the Goddess. These names appear in the Purana called ​ Devi Mahatmyam or Devi Mahatmya ( The Glory of the Goddess) that narrates the story of Goddess Durga’s battle and eventual victory over the demon king Mahishasura.

What are the nine avatars of Durga Maa?

During the Navaratri days, the female cosmic power– Goddess Durga is worshipped, sung, and invoked in its nine forms. All the forms manifested by Maa Durga signifies power, strength, bravery, knowledge, beauty, grace, and auspiciousness. For nine days, these Navaratri avatars of Durga Maa are worshipped.

Who is the seventh form of Mother Durga?

According to his wish and desire the Mother Goddess granted his request. Katyayani was born to Kata as an avatar of Durga. This is the seventh form of Mother Durga and is worshipped on the seventh day of Navaratri. She has a dark complexion, disheveled hair and a fearlessness posture.

Which is the name of the 10th day of Durga?

The 10th day is commonly referred to as Vijaya-dashami or Dussehra. These nine forms of Durga are worshipped during the Navaratri. Navadurgā- नवदुर्गा The nine forms of Goddess Durgā: शैलपुत्री 1. Śailaputrī ब्रह्मचारिणी 2. Brahmachāriṇī चन्द्रघण्टा 3.