The eighth manifestation of Durga is Goddess MahaGauri. which means “extremely white,” refers to her luminous beauty, which radiates from her body. Hindus believe that by paying homage to Maha Gauri, all past, present, and future sins will be washed away, imparting a deep sense of inner peace.

The seventh manifestation of Durga is Goddess kaalratri. She is also glorified with name ‘Kali Maa’. Kaal means both ‘Time’ and ‘Death’ therefore Kaalratri is one who is the ‘Death of Kaal’.

The sixth manifestation of Durga is Goddess Katyayani. Like Kalaratri, who is worshipped on the following night, Katyayani is a fearsome sight, with wild hair and 18 arms, each clutching a weapon. Born in a fit of divine rage and anger, she emits a radiant light from her body from which darkness and evil cannot hide. Despite her appearance,

The fifth manifestation of Durga is Goddess Skandamata worshipping of the goddess’s motherly form Her name translates to ‘mother of Skanda, or lord Kartikeya he is seen seated in her lap in this form, & her vehicle is a lion. She represents motherly affection.

The fourth manifestation of Durga is Goddess Kushmanda. The name Kushmanda is made of three other words
‘Ku’ (little), ‘Ushma’ (warmth or energy) and ‘Amnda’ (egg) which means the one who created the universe as the “Little Cosmic Egg” with energy and warmth.

The third manifestation of Durga is Goddess Chandraghanta. She is depicted as a fierce 10-armed Goddess, roaring in anger. Chandraghanta is worshiped on the third day of Navratri. She has a golden complexion and on her forehead she wears a crescent moon, which is why she is called Chandraghanta by her devotees.

The Second manifestation of Durga is Goddess Brahmacharini, whose name means “one who practices devout austerity.” She enlightens us in the magnificent embodiment of Durga with great powers and divine grace. Brahmacharini holds a rosary in her right hand,

The first manifestation of Durga is Goddess Shailaputri literally means the daughter (putri) of the mountains (shaila). Variously known as Sati Bhavani, Parvati or Hemavati, the daughter of Hemavana – the king of the Himalayas, she is the first among Navadurgas.