Eastern Spirituality

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Navadurga, which literally means Nine forms of Goddess Durga, constitute, according to Hindu mythology, the manifestation of Parvati in nine different forms. These nine forms of manifestation are Śailaputrī, Brahmachāriṇī, Chandraghaṇṭā, Kuṣhmāṇḍā, Skandamātā, Kārtyāyanī, Kālarātrī, Mahāgaurī and Siddhidātrī; together worshipped during the Navratri (Nine Divine Nights) celebration in Autumn each year.

Glossary Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z