Skandmata Mata – Navratri Fifth Day Skandmata Mata is worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri. Her name means: ‘Skanda’ – Lord Kartikeya/Murugan and ‘Mata’ – mother. Hence, this name means that she is the mother of the Skanda (Lord Karthikeya). About Skandmata Maa Skandmata has four arms and she rides on a lion. 2 […]
Kushmanda Mata – Navratri Fourth Day Kushmanda Mata is worshipped on the fourth day of Navratri. Kushmanda is a Sanskrit name, which means: ‘Ku’ – small/little, ‘Ushma’ – energy/heat, ‘Anda’ – egg. This form of Goddess Parvati blesses her devotees with health, wealth, and strength. About Kushmanda Maa Kushmanda has 8 arms carrying Chakra […]
Katyayani Mata – Navratri Sixth Day Katyayani Mata is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. Goddess Parvati took this form to kill the demon Mahishasura. This form is considered quite violent and hence, Maa Katyayani is also known as the warrior goddess. About Katyayani Katyayani Maa rides a majestic lion. She is depicted with […]
Kalratri Mata – Navratri Seventh Day Kalratri Mata is worshipped on the seventh day of Navratri. She is considered quite a violent form of Maa Parvati. Her name means: ‘Kaal’ – time/death & ‘Ratri’ – night. As per her name, she is considered as the destroyer of darkness. About Kalratri Goddess Kalratri has dark […]
Mahagauri Mata – Navratri Eighth Day Mahagauri Mata is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. Maa Mahagauri is known for fulfilling all the wishes of her devotees. Her name means: Maha’ – great/immense & ‘Gauri’ – white. As she is quite fair in complexion, she got this name ‘Mahagauri’. About Mahagauri Goddess Mahagauri has […]
Chandraghanta Mata – Navratri Third Day Chandraghanta Mata is worshipped on the third day of Navratri. Her name means: ‘Chandra’ – the Moon, ‘Ghanta’ – hanging like bell. When Goddess Parvati adorned her forehead with the crescent Moon, she got this name. She is also known as Chandrakhanda. This form of Goddess gives courage […]
Sharad Navratri Parana 2018 When Is Sharad Navratri Parana In 2018? 18 October, 2018 (Thursday) Sharad Navratri Parana Muhurat For New Delhi, India Navratri Parana Time : After 15:30:41 Performed on the 10th day of the Sharad Navratri, the Dashmi tithi is commemorated as the day when the cluster of Shardiya Navratri comes to […]
Siddhidatri Mata – Navratri Ninth Day Siddhidatri Mata is worshipped on the ninth day of Navratri. Her names means: Siddhi – spiritual power & ‘Datri’ – the giver. The goddess is known for removing ignorance and giving knowledge to realize the eternal power, which is running the entire cosmos. About Siddhidatri Maa Siddhidatri is seated […]