Shardiya Navratri 2023: Shardiya Navratri starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This year Shardiya Navratri is going to start from 15th October 2023. It will end on October 24. Vijaya Dashami i.e. Dussehra is on 24 October. The nine days of Navratri are considered very sacred. Every year devotees of Maa Ambe celebrate the festival of Sharadiya Navratri with full devotion, devotion, and joy. During this period, nine different forms of Maa Durga are worshipped. In Shardiya Navrakatri, from Pratipada Tithi of Ashwin month till Navami, all the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped, and all of them have different significance. In this episode, let us know what boon is obtained by worshiping which goddess...

The first form of Mother Shailputri: Daughter of Himalaya
There is a tradition of worshiping Mother Shailputri on the first day of Navratri. Shailputri is the first form of Goddess Durga. Due to being born in the place of mountain king Himalaya, this goddess became famous by the name Shailputri. This form of the goddess shows willpower and self-confidence. This human form of Maa Durga shows that the positive willpower of man is the power of Goddess Durga. By worshiping them, all the defects related to the Moon are removed.

The second form of Mother Brahmacharini: Goddess of penance
The second form of Goddess Durga is that of Brahmacharini. This goddess, who exercises Brahma's willpower and asceticism, is the epitome of renunciation. Their worship increases penance, renunciation, renunciation, morality and restraint in man. Also, one gets freedom from all the defects associated with Mars in the horoscope.

Third form Maa Chandraghanta: Goddess of sound
The third form of Goddess Durga is Maa Chandraghanta. An hourglass-shaped moon adorns the mother's forehead. This is the basis of their name. This goddess is a symbol of concentration. By worshiping them one gets the blessing of health. Mother Chandraghanta increases energy. Those who are unable to concentrate, have an angry nature, and have a distracted mind, should worship Maa Chandraghanta.

Fourth form Maa Kushmanda: Mother form
The name of the fourth form of Mother Jagadambe, the mother of the world, is Kushmanda. This form of the Goddess creates the universe. He was named Kushmanda because he created the universe with his soft, gentle laughter. Mother Kushmanda is a symbol of innovation and the power of creation. Those who want their worldly and spiritual progress must worship Goddess Kushmanda.

The fifth form of Mother Skandamata: Vatsala form
Mother Skandamata is worshiped on the fifth day of Navratri. She is called Skandmata because she is the mother of Lord Skanda i.e. Kartikeya. Skandamata fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. She is worshiped as the mother who opens the doors of salvation. This form of the Goddess fills the mind with coolness and kindness.

Sixth form Mother Katyayani: Daughter of a sage, heroic form
The sixth date of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani. Katyayani form of Mother Durga is worshiped on this day. Being the daughter of sage Katyayan, she is called Katyayani. This form of the mother is a symbol of hard work and inspires women that she is also a brave woman with qualities like kindness, penance, restraint, and sacrifice.

Seventh form Maa Kalratri: Shubhaphala Shubhankari Devi
On the seventh day of Navratri, there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Kalratri, the seventh power of Durga. Maa Kalratri is also called the goddess of yantra, mantra and tantra. The goddess who gives auspicious results despite her terrible appearance is worshiped by the name Shubhankari. Mother Kaalratri is the destroyer of evil and the remover of planetary obstacles.

Eighth form of Maa Mahagauri: virtuous form
On the eighth day i.e. on Ashtami Tithi, there is a tradition of worshiping Mata Mahagauri, the eighth form of Maa Durga. This form of Goddess is Shivpriya form who is seated with her in Kailash. By worshiping him, all the sins of the devotees are washed away.

Ninth form Maa Siddhidatri: The one who bestows achievements.
The ninth Shakti of Maa Durga is Siddhidatri. She is the presiding deity of all achievements. These are going to provide all types of achievements. After worshiping them, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled. It is said that Veer Hanuman had received the boon of eight siddhis and new wealth by the grace of Mother Siddhidatri.