New Sri Chakra arrives at Lalita Chandika Temple on the auspicious day of Mahalaya, Sept 17, 2020.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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