Navdurga

Shailaputri

Daughter of the mountains, worshipped on day one.

Brahmacharini

The ascetic form, symbolising penance and devotion.

Chandraghanta

The warrior form, adorned with a bell-shaped moon.

Kushmanda

Believed to have created the universe with a smile.

Skandamata

Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya), embodying maternal strength.

Katyayani

The fierce warrior form born to sage Katyayana.

Kalaratri

The dark, fierce form said to destroy ignorance.

Mahagauri

The serene, fair form representing purity.

Siddhidatri

The bestower of supernatural powers, worshipped on the final day.