Navratri 2025: 9 Days of Nava Durga – Avatars, Mantras & Rituals
- _Shokesh _
- Sep 22
- 3 min read
🌸 Nava Durga – 9 Days of Navratri Worship
Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga’s nine avatars, also known as Nava Durga. Each day honors one form of the Goddess, symbolizing spiritual growth, strength, wisdom, and victory over darkness.
Let’s understand the 9 days, 9 forms, their mantras, rituals, and significance.
Day 1 – Maa Shailputri (Daughter of the Mountain)
Avatar: Born as the daughter of Himalaya, represents purity and strength.
Symbolism: She rides a bull, holds a trident and lotus.
Mantra: “Om Devi Shailputryai Namah”
Rituals: Kalash Sthapana (Ghatasthapana), offering of pure ghee for health and strength.
Significance: Beginning of spiritual journey, devotion, and grounding energy.
Day 2 – Maa Brahmacharini (The Ascetic)
Avatar: Symbol of penance and wisdom, represents perseverance.
Appearance: Holds a rosary (jap mala) and water pot (kamandal).
Mantra: “Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah”
Rituals: Offer sugar and fruits, chanting for peace and prosperity.
Significance: Teaches devotion, patience, and discipline.
Day 3 – Maa Chandraghanta (Warrior Goddess)
Avatar: Represents bravery, grace, and courage.
Appearance: Golden complexion, ten arms, rides a tiger, crescent moon on forehead.
Mantra: “Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah”
Rituals: Offer milk, kheer, and sweets for peace of mind and relief from obstacles.
Significance: Protects devotees from negativity and evil forces.
Day 4 – Maa Kushmanda (The Cosmic Creator)
Avatar: Creator of the universe with her divine smile.
Appearance: Rides a lion, has eight arms, holding weapons and rosary.
Mantra: “Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah”
Rituals: Offer Malpua and pumpkin dishes, symbolizing energy.
Significance: Brings vitality, health, and positivity.
Day 5 – Maa Skandmata (Mother of Skanda / Kartikeya)
Avatar: Symbol of motherhood, seated with child Kartikeya.
Appearance: Rides a lion, four arms, carrying lotus.
Mantra: “Om Devi Skandmatayai Namah”
Rituals: Offer bananas, perform aarti with devotion.
Significance: Bestows wisdom, prosperity, and salvation.
Day 6 – Maa Katyayani (Warrior Goddess)
Avatar: Born to Sage Katyayan, destroyer of evil.
Appearance: Golden skin, rides a lion, carries sword.
Mantra: “Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah”
Rituals: Offer honey and flowers, worship for marriage and love blessings.
Significance: Known as the Mahishasura Mardini, symbolizes strength and justice.
Day 7 – Maa Kaalratri (The Fierce Protector)
Avatar: Fierce form, destroys darkness and demons.
Appearance: Dark complexion, rides a donkey, three eyes, breathes fire.
Mantra: “Om Devi Kaalratryai Namah”
Rituals: Offer jaggery, sesame, and recite Durga Saptashati for protection.
Significance: Removes fear, evil forces, and grants courage.
Day 8 – Maa Mahagauri (The Radiant Goddess)
Avatar: Symbol of purity, beauty, and calmness.
Appearance: Fair complexion, wears white clothes, rides a bull.
Mantra: “Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah”
Rituals: Offer coconut, perform Kanya Pujan, and prayers for peace.
Significance: Grants forgiveness, relief from past sins, and happiness.
Day 9 – Maa Siddhidatri (The Giver of Siddhis)
Avatar: Supreme Goddess, provider of supernatural powers (siddhis).
Appearance: Seated on lotus, four arms, blesses devotees.
Mantra: “Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah”
Rituals: Offer sesame seeds, perform havan, and seek blessings for spiritual growth.
Significance: Completes the spiritual journey, granting success, wisdom, and liberation.
🌼 Conclusion
Navratri is not just about devotion but also about inner transformation. Each form of Maa Durga teaches us strength, discipline, knowledge, protection, purity, and ultimate liberation.
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