According to a Hindu belief, Goddess Durga manifests in nine forms. During Navratri, worshipping these nine forms of Goddess Durga holds a special significance. Each manifestation of Goddess Durga is known by her respective name, governing planet, iconography and mantra for invocation. Following are the nine forms of Goddess Durga that are included in Nav Durga Yatra:
- Shailputri Durga
- Brahmacharini Durga
- Chandraghanta Durga
- Kushmanda Durga
- Skandmata Durga
- Katyayani Durga
- Kalratri Durga
- Mahagauri Durga
- Siddhidatri Durga
How Goddess Got the Name “Durga”
Temple of Nav Durga Yatra
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Shailputri Durga Temple Category Religious TempleThe first form of Maa Durga is Shailputri who was married to Lord Shiva. She got this name because she was the daughter of Parvatraj Himalaya. …
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Brahmacharini Durga Category Religius TempleLord Vishnu is established in Kashi in eighteen forms which are included in Vishnu Yatra in Kashi. Following forms of Shri Vishnu are included in the Yatra. …
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Chandraghanta Durga Category Religius TempleThe worship of Goddess Nava Gauri is of utmost importance during Vasantik Navratri. During this, nine forms of Goddess Gauri are worshiped in nine days.…
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Kushmanda Durga Category Religius TempleAccording to the beliefs of Hindu religion, there are nine forms of Goddess Durga. These forms are specially worshiped during Navratri.…
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Skandmata Durga Category Religious TempleKashi Bhairav Yatra is an important part of Kashi Yatra which includes three important yatras of Kashi including Kaal Bhairav, Batuk Bhairav and …
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Katyayani Durga Category Religius TempleTwelve Jyotirlingas are also present in Kashi. There is importance of worshiping him in the month of Sawan. Many innocent devotees are …
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Kalratri Durga Category Religius YatraIt is said that when the Sun God reached Kashi, he was mesmerized by the charm of the city, after that he tried to enter the kingdom of Devodas.…
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Mahagauri Durga Category Religius TempleEleven forms of Lord Ganesha are seen in Ekadash Vinayak Yatra. Ekadash Vinayak Yatra is considered beneficial for those people who are unable to.…
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Siddhidatri Durga Category Religius TempleTwelve Jyotirlingas are also present in Kashi. There is importance of worshiping him in the month of Sawan. Many innocent devotees are …