Nav Durga: The Nine Forms of Durga Devi and Meaning

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Ma Shailputri

Ma Shailaputri’s Divine Form and its Meaning

Who is She? Born in the pristine snow-white peaks of the Himalayas, Shailaputri means the daughter (putri) of the mountain (Shail), King Himvan. She is also known as Parvati, the...

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Ma Shailaputri’s Divine Form and its Meaning

Who is She? Born in the pristine snow-white peaks of the Himalayas, Shailaputri means the daughter (putri) of the mountain (Shail), King Himvan. She is also known as Parvati, the...

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One End and A New Beginning: From Devi Sati to ...

One day, from Kailash, Devi Sati saw a grand procession going toward Prajapati Daksh’s palace. Curious and excited, she insisted that they attend the grand yagna organized by her father....

One End and A New Beginning: From Devi Sati to ...

One day, from Kailash, Devi Sati saw a grand procession going toward Prajapati Daksh’s palace. Curious and excited, she insisted that they attend the grand yagna organized by her father....

Ma Brahmacharini

The Devoted Princess and the Unmoved Yogi

The journey of Devi Shailaputri continues as she performs intense penance to get reunited with Mahadev. In her second form as an ascetic Sadhika, she is known as Devi Brahmacharini....

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The Devoted Princess and the Unmoved Yogi

The journey of Devi Shailaputri continues as she performs intense penance to get reunited with Mahadev. In her second form as an ascetic Sadhika, she is known as Devi Brahmacharini....

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Ma Brahmacharini and the Kundalini Connection

In this blog you will learn about the significance of Maa Brahmachaini's invocation on Day 2 of the Nav Durga Sadhana

Ma Brahmacharini and the Kundalini Connection

In this blog you will learn about the significance of Maa Brahmachaini's invocation on Day 2 of the Nav Durga Sadhana

Ma Chandraghanta

A Wedding Like No Other - Lord Shiva and Ma Par...

The Unique Wedding Procession After winning back Lord Shiva with her severe austerities, Devi Parvati returned to her father, King Himavan's palace. Her parents were overjoyed to see her return...

A Wedding Like No Other - Lord Shiva and Ma Par...

The Unique Wedding Procession After winning back Lord Shiva with her severe austerities, Devi Parvati returned to her father, King Himavan's palace. Her parents were overjoyed to see her return...

From Parvati to Chandraghanta: The Divine Trans...

Ma Parvati began her married life on the peaceful peaks of Kailash. Her days were filled with immense joy as she cared for the eternal Yogi, Lord Shiva. But trouble...

From Parvati to Chandraghanta: The Divine Trans...

Ma Parvati began her married life on the peaceful peaks of Kailash. Her days were filled with immense joy as she cared for the eternal Yogi, Lord Shiva. But trouble...

Maa Kushmanda

Ma Kushmanda: The Smile that Launched a Million...

This Katha dates back to the Kalpantha (the end of a Kalpa) when the cosmos was an empty dark space. From this emptiness, an amazing light emerged and slowly changed...

Ma Kushmanda: The Smile that Launched a Million...

This Katha dates back to the Kalpantha (the end of a Kalpa) when the cosmos was an empty dark space. From this emptiness, an amazing light emerged and slowly changed...

Blessings and Benefits of Ma Kushmanda’s Sadhana

Ma Kushmanda is the fourth Nav Durga form, thus revered on the fourth day of Navratri. Just as her light removed the darkness of the cosmos, her compassionate gaze removes...

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Blessings and Benefits of Ma Kushmanda’s Sadhana

Ma Kushmanda is the fourth Nav Durga form, thus revered on the fourth day of Navratri. Just as her light removed the darkness of the cosmos, her compassionate gaze removes...

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Ma Skandamata

Ma Skandamata: Warrior Mother of a Warrior Son

The Union of Shiva and Shakti When Ma Parvati took the powerful form of Devi Chandraghanta and defeated the bat-demon Jatakasura, it shook the demon world. Tarakasura trembled with fear....

Ma Skandamata: Warrior Mother of a Warrior Son

The Union of Shiva and Shakti When Ma Parvati took the powerful form of Devi Chandraghanta and defeated the bat-demon Jatakasura, it shook the demon world. Tarakasura trembled with fear....

Ma Skandmata’s Radiant Form and the Benefits of...

Devi Skandamata represents a loving and protective mother. Her maternal love helps us grow and reach our full potential. She teaches her devotees to turn raw emotions like anger into...

Ma Skandmata’s Radiant Form and the Benefits of...

Devi Skandamata represents a loving and protective mother. Her maternal love helps us grow and reach our full potential. She teaches her devotees to turn raw emotions like anger into...

Maa Katyayani

Ma Katyayani: The Divine form and Meaning

As Ma Katyayani, Devi Ma represents the divine force that cannot be seen or understood—the deep and complex secrets of Divinity. She is the cosmic force that arises to stop...

Ma Katyayani: The Divine form and Meaning

As Ma Katyayani, Devi Ma represents the divine force that cannot be seen or understood—the deep and complex secrets of Divinity. She is the cosmic force that arises to stop...

Ma Katyayani’s Battle with Mahishasura

Divine mother manifested on the earth as the daughter of Sage Katyayan; therefore the name, Katyayani. The young and charming Devi Katyayani was once sitting on the Vindhyachal mountains when...

Ma Katyayani’s Battle with Mahishasura

Divine mother manifested on the earth as the daughter of Sage Katyayan; therefore the name, Katyayani. The young and charming Devi Katyayani was once sitting on the Vindhyachal mountains when...

Ma kalratri

The Inner Battlefield: What and Where is the Wa...

Bhakti saint Kabir Das ji says, “Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na miliya koye, Jo man khoja apna, mujh se bura na koye.” (I kept looking for evil in...

The Inner Battlefield: What and Where is the Wa...

Bhakti saint Kabir Das ji says, “Bura jo dekhan main chala, bura na miliya koye, Jo man khoja apna, mujh se bura na koye.” (I kept looking for evil in...

The Rise of Ma Ambika and Ma Kalaratri

Om Jayanti Mangala Kali Bhadrakali Kapalini Durga Kshama Shiva Dhatri Svaha Svadha Namostute -Argala Stotram, Devi Mahatmya We humbly bow before you, Divine Mother. You who have conquered all (Jayanti),...

The Rise of Ma Ambika and Ma Kalaratri

Ma Mahagauri

Spiritual and Material Gifts of Devi Mahagauri’...

In the Durga Saptashati, Devi Ma says that anyone doing her Nitya Puja with complete focus and devotion will receive her endless blessings. The one who reflects deeply on the...

Spiritual and Material Gifts of Devi Mahagauri’...

In the Durga Saptashati, Devi Ma says that anyone doing her Nitya Puja with complete focus and devotion will receive her endless blessings. The one who reflects deeply on the...

Ma Mahagauri – The Graceful Power of Inner Purity

The eighth day of Nav Durga Sadhana is dedicated to Devi Mahagauri. ‘Maha’ means great, and ‘Gaur’ refers to her fair or bright complexion. The story of her manifestation is...

Ma Mahagauri – The Graceful Power of Inner Purity

The eighth day of Nav Durga Sadhana is dedicated to Devi Mahagauri. ‘Maha’ means great, and ‘Gaur’ refers to her fair or bright complexion. The story of her manifestation is...

Ma Siddhidatri

From Sadhana to Siddhi

The Emergence of Devi Siddhidatri For Ma Siddhidatri’s story, we will have to go back to Devi Kushmanda (the fourth Nav Durga form), who created the Universe from her gentle...

From Sadhana to Siddhi

The Emergence of Devi Siddhidatri For Ma Siddhidatri’s story, we will have to go back to Devi Kushmanda (the fourth Nav Durga form), who created the Universe from her gentle...

Ma Siddhidatri: Her Radiant Form and Sadhana

Ma Siddhidatri represents spiritual perfection and self-realization. Her calm and glowing presence radiates divine grace, drawing the devotion of gods, sages, and spiritual seekers. She is the bestower, Datri, of...