Nine Forms of Durga

Shailaputri Devi

Learn about the nine forms of Durga and Her system of worship. This explains the first form, Shailaputri Devi.

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Brahmacarini Devi

The second form of Durga is Brahmacāriṇī Devī, She Who Moves with God. She helps us to learn sadhana and the study of sacred scriptures.

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Chandraghanta Devi

Chandraghanta Devi is important to the sadaka as She can super-charge the sankalpa (spiritual goal) and give protection to stay focused.

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Kushmanda Devi

Kushmanda Devi is the Goddess of Purification elevates us on our Path by purifying all of our actions, making everything we do a puja.

Skandamata Devi

Skandamata is depicted as the gentle, compassionate One, who nurtures, and cultivates in such a way so that a all our actions become Divine.

Katyayani Devi

Devotees who worship the sixth for of Durga, Katyayani Devi are blessed with a child like innocence, pure devotion and dharma.

Kalaratri Devi

Kalaratri represents the process of surrendering the ego, which can feel painful, but which opens up space for Divine Light to penetrate us.

Mahagauri Devi

Worshiping Mahagauri as the eighth form of Durga will wash away negative karma and will lead to the path of virtue and self-realization.

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Siddhidatri Devi

The ninth form of Durga is Siddhidatri, She Who Grants Perfection. Learn how to please Her and receive the ultimate attainment.