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Navaratri celebrations
Of nine Durga..s
With each of the nine days
Dedicated to the forms,
Avatars of Devi Durga,
An aspect of Adi Parashakti,
The Supreme Goddess.
Day 1 to Shailaputri - Daughter of Mountain,
Day 2 to Brahmacharini - Unmarried ascetic,
Day 3 to Chandraghanta - Bell-shaped moon,
Day 4 to Kushmanda - Smiling goddess,
Day 5 to Skandamata - Mother of Skanda,
Day 6 to Katyayani - Daughter of Rishi Katyayana,
Day 7 to Kaalratri - Dark, ferocious and fearsome,
Day 8 to Mahagauri - Symbolic of Peace and Affection,
Day 9 to Siddhidatri - Fulfilling, Rewarding with Power.
Each passing day given
To the conjecture about the incarnation,
Fasting, worshipping, praying and
Invoking the Goddess,
The forms and variations of Her,
Devi Durga, Goddess of Chivalry and Power,
Vishalakshi Bhagabati, Sarvamangala Kali,
Mahagauri, Mahadevi.
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