Chaitra Navratri 2026: Rituals & Meaning Of Nine Forms Of Goddess Durga

Chaitra Navratri marks the start of the Hindu New Year. Devotees worship Goddess Durga for nine days with devotion and discipline.

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Worship Goddess Shailputri. She symbolises strength and stability. Devotees begin the festival with kalash sthapana.

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Devotees honour Goddess Brahmacharini. She represents penance, devotion, and spiritual knowledge.

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Goddess Chandraghanta signifies courage and grace. Worship removes fear and brings peace.

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Devotees pray to Goddess Kushmanda, believed to create the universe. She grants health and energy.

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Goddess Skandamata symbolises motherhood and protection. She blesses devotees with wisdom and prosperity.

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Worship Goddess Katyayani for courage and success. She is revered for removing obstacles.

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Goddess Kalaratri represents power and destruction of evil. Devotees seek protection from negativity.

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Goddess Mahagauri symbolises purity and peace. Goddess Siddhidatri grants wisdom and divine blessings, completing the festival.

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