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 Dussehra also known as Vijayadashami, Dasara or Dashain. The festival is celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. The festival is celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.  In southern, eastern,  northestern part it is believed that Vijayadashami is the end of Durga puja  remembering Goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to restore dharma.  In the northern, central and western states, the festival is called Dussehra. In these regions, it marks the end of Ramlila and remembers Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. On the very same occasion, Arjuna alone defeated more than a million soldiers and defeated all Kuru warriors including Bhishma, Drona, Ashwatthama, Karna and Kripa, a good example of victory of good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma).      RAMAYAN Ravana kidnapped Sita and took her to his kingdom in Lanka (present day Sri Lanka). Rama asked Ravana to release her, but Ravana refused; the situation ...

 सिद्धगन्धर्वयक्षाघैरसुरैरमरैरपि। सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥ वन्दे वांछित मनोरथार्थ चन्द्रार्घकृत शेखराम्। कमलस्थितां चतुर्भुजा सिद्धीदात्री यशस्वनीम्॥ स्वर्णावर्णा निर्वाणचक्रस्थितां नवम् दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्। शख, चक्र, गदा, पदम, धरां सिद्धीदात्री भजेम्॥ Siddhidatri is the ninth form of the Goddess Durga. Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability and Datri means give or awaeder. She fulfills all the aspirations. Her weapons are mace, chakra, shankha, lotus in which 8 siddhis are absorbed. She is seated on a lion or fully bloomed lotus.It is believed that one side of Lord Shiva’s body is that of Goddess Siddhidatri. Hence he is also known as Ardhanarishwar.   STORY  Around the time when the universe was just a massive void completely full of darkness, there were no indications of the world anywhere. But then a ray of divine light, which is ever existing, spread everywhere, illuminating each and every nook of the void. This sea of light was...

Mata Mahagauri represents Mata Parvati in her phase of recovery. She is the Goddess of Beauty and women. She has the powers to fulfill all the desires of her devotees. Her devotees get relief from all their sufferings in life. Mantra:-  श्वेते वृषे समारुढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः। महागौरी शुभं दघान्महादेवप्रमोददा॥ Her weapons are-Trident (Trishul), Tambourine (Damaru), Abhayamudra and Varada mudra. Her name means exceptionally bright with a shine like the Moon. She is worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri. After she took the form of Mata Kali, she returned to her normal form but with her skin black. On Lord Brahma’s advice, she submerged herself in the Manasarovara River and came back with her skin shining like the Moon and her white clothes and ornaments. This form of Mata Parvati is known as Mata Mahagauri. She also represents a homemaker, devoted wife and a nurturing mother as she is the base of a family. She has three peaceful eyes and a calm expression. She has four hands from ...

  She is the seventh form of goddess Durga. She is widely known as one of the most destructive forms of the mother goddess, which include Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi and Durga. She is worshipped during the ninie nights of Navratri celebrations. The seventh day is devoted to her and her appearance itself invokes fear. She is believed to be the destroyer of all demons, ghosts, evil spirits and negative energies, who flee upon knowing of her arrival. She is also known as Shubhankari- meaning auspicious/doing good. It is believed that she makes her devotees fearless. Her planet is Saturn. She mounts on a donkey, lion or tiger. Her weapons are hooked Vajra and curved sword.  MANTRA:-  एकवेणी जपाकर्णपूरा नग्ना खरास्थिता लंंबोष्टी कर्णिकाकर्णी तैलाभ्यक्तशरीरिणी। वामपादोल्लसल्लोहलताकंठकभूषणा वर्धनमूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयंकरी।।         HER NAME'S DIFFERENT MEANINGS ACCORDING TO THE VEDAS The first part of the w...

 She is the sixth form of Navratri. She is known as a  slayer of the horrible demon Mahishasura. She is an avatar of mata Durga. She mounts on a lion. Her weapons are: Khadaga (longsword), Padma or Lotus. Her planet is Jupiter. She is first mentioned in the Taittiriya Aranyaka part of the Yajurveda. Skanda Purana mentions her being created out of the spontaneous anger of Gods, which eventually led to slaying the demon, Mahishasura, mounted on the lion. This occasion is celebrated during the annual Durga Puja festival in most parts of India. She is the daughter of sage Katyayana, hence known as Katayayani. Mantra : स्वर्णाआज्ञा चक्र स्थितां षष्टम दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्। वराभीत     करां षगपदधरां कात्यायनसुतां भजामि॥                                                                         ...

She is the fifth form of mata durga. Her name is derived from skanda, which is an alternate name for Kartikeya, and mata meaning mother. She is four-armed,three eyed , and rides on a lion. Her one hand is fear dispelling while the other is used to hold the infant form of her son Skanda on her lap. Her remaining two hands are typically shown holding lotus flowers. She is light complexioned, and as she is often pictured seated on a lotus, she is also sometimes referred to as Padamasani.  MANTRA :- ॐ देवी स्कन्दमातायै नम:                     सिंहासनगता नित्यं पद्माश्रितकरद्वया. शुभदास्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी.                                                                     IMPORTANCE It is believed that she awards devotees with salvation, power, prosperity, ...

 MATA CHANDRAGHANTA Chandraghanta means “one who has a half-moon shaped like a bell. Her third eye is always opened and she is always ready for war against demons.” She is the third form of Mata Durga, worshipped on the third day of Navratri. She is also known as Chandika, Rannchandi and Chandrakhanda. She is known for rewarding people with her grace, courage and bravery. All the sins-distresses, physical sufferings, mental problems and ghostly hurdles of her followers are discarded by her grace.  Mantra:- पिण्डजप्रवरारुढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता। प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥  Meaning:- This form of mata is supremely peaceful and benevolent. She has an hour-shaped                            crescent on her head, due to which she is known as mata chandraghanta. Her weapons are Trishul, Lotus, Gada, Sword, Bow, Arrow, Kamandal, Japa-mala, Abhaymudra and Gyan mudra. She mounts on a Leopard....