Story Behind The Nine Avatars Of Goddess Durga
THE HINDU SAGA・2 minutes read
Navaratri celebrates the triumph of dharma over adharma with nine days dedicated to Goddess Durga's battle against the demon king Mahishasura through nine avatars of the goddess, symbolizing various virtues and stories of victory over evil. Each day of Navaratri is devoted to a different avatar, representing themes such as penance, devotion, creation, and victory of good over evil, all culminating in the celebration of the triumph of righteousness.
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- Navaratri commemorates the victory of righteousness (dharma) over wrongdoing (adharma) through the battle between Goddess Durga and demon king Mahishasura, with each of the nine days dedicated to one of the Navadurga avatars.
- The Navadurga avatars, including Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, and Katyayani, symbolize various aspects of devotion, power, creation, and the triumph of good over evil, embodying a rich tapestry of mythological narratives within the Navaratri celebrations.
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"Navaratri: Goddess Durga's Nine Avatars"
- Navaratri celebrates the triumph of dharma over adharma, with nine days dedicated to the battle between Goddess Durga and demon king Mahishasura.
- Each day of Navaratri is devoted to one of the nine avatars of the goddess, known as Navadurga.
- Shailaputri, the first Navadurga, is also known as Parvati, depicted with a trident and lotus, symbolizing her role as the wife of Lord Shiva.
- Brahmacharini, the second avatar, signifies penance and devotion, with Parvati undergoing severe tapasya to marry Shiva.
- Chandraghanta, the third avatar, depicts Parvati's transformation into a terrifying form to marry Shiva, celebrated as Mahashivratri.
- Kushmanda, the fourth avatar, is believed to be the source of life, creating the universe with her smile and bestowing prosperity and power.
- Skandamata, the fifth avatar, is the mother of Lord Kartikeya, who was born to defeat the demon Tarakasur.
- Katyayani, the sixth avatar, is worshipped on the sixth day of Navaratri, known for killing the demon Mahishasura and symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
