THE NINE GODDESSES WHO ARE WORSHIPED ON THE NINE DAYS OF NAVRATRI.

Day 1: Shailputri Mata

Shailputri is the part of goddess that was born as the daughter of the mountain king Himavant (or the
Himalaya). She is also known as Parvati, a name that comes from 'parvat' which is the Sanskrit word for
mountains. Goddess Parvati was #Sati in her previous birth.

Day 2: Brahmacharini Mata

On the second day of the Navratrifestival, goddess Durga is worshiped in the form of ' #Uma' or Brahmacharini.
This is the avatar of the goddess in which she performs 'tapa' or deep penance to reach the ultimate truth.

Day 3: Chandraghanta Mata

On the third day, Maa Durga appears as ' Sherawali ' mata or Chandraghanta. This is a popular avatar of Durga
that is worshiped in Vaishno Devi.

Day 4: Kushmanda Mata

Kushmanda Mata is one of the nine goddesses of Navratri. She sits atop a growling lion and holds 7 types of
weapons in her 8 hands.

Day 5: Skanda Mata

The 5th goddess of Navratri holds her son named ' Skanda ' in her arms. She is a goddess who comes from the
fire and is worshiped for gaining knowledge or wisdom.

Day 6: Katyayani Mata

The sage Katyayani prayed for years to MaaDurga to have her as his daughter. She granted his wish and was
born as the sage's daughter by the banks of the Yamuna river. Later she married Lord Krishna.

Day 7: Kalratri Mata

This avatar of goddess Durga is dark as moonless night and hence the is name 'Kalratri'. She rides a donkey and
her hair is left open in a dishevelled way. MataKalratri is a protector of mankind and destroyer of the Dark
forces.The sage Katyayani prayed for years to MaaDurga to have her as his daughter. She granted his wish and
was born as the sage's daughter by the banks of the Yamuna river. Later she married Lord Krishna.

Day 8: Maha Gauri Mata

MahaGouri is a household goddess. She blesses the family with peace, food and prosperity. She rides a bull and
is often dressed in white.

Day 9: Siddhidatri Mata

Siddhidatri is the ultimate form of Shakti or the 'female goddess' who is worshiped by all other gods. Mata
Siddidatri has achieved all the 8 siddhis and is thus half the body of Lord Shiva. When we see Lord Shiva in the
Ardhnareshwar avatar, half his body is comprised by Mata Siddhidatri.
These are the 9 forms of the goddess worshipped during Navratri.