Chaitra Navratri 2024: 9 special qualities of Goddess Durga we can imbibe

Chaitra Navratri 2024: It is time to welcome auspiciousness and positive energies back into our lives as we commence with Chaitra Navratri festivities.

This year the festival is set to commence on April 9 and will culminate with the celebration of Ram Navami. 

Chaitra Navratri holds significance as it is believed that during these days, Goddess Durga bestows her blessings upon her devotees while residing on Earth.

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9 special qualities of Goddess Durga 

POWERFUL YET GROUNDED
Day one of Navratri is dedicated to the compassion and strength of Goddess Shailputri, the epitome of strength, courage, and composure.

Goddess Shailputri is believed to be the daughter of the Himalayas and the better half of Lord Shiva. She, therefore, teaches us the qualities synonymous with that of a mountain -- full of energy and power yet grounded.
 

DETERMINED AND DEDICATED

Worshipped on the second day of Navratri, Goddess Brahmacharini is all about power, determination and devotion.

Brahmacharini is believed to have undergone penance for over a thousand years to please Lord Shiva.
 

KNOWLEDGABLE
Make knowledge and tranquillity your biggest weapons on the 3rd day of Navratri from Goddess Chandraghanta.

Though possession of materialistic wealth is temporary, no one can take from you perhaps your biggest wealth -- knowledge. With the judicious use of knowledge, one can attain peace and happiness.
 

HEALTHY AND WEALTHY

Goddess Kushmanda, worshipped on day four of Navratri, stands for good health and ample wealth. She teaches us to feel the abundance and fullness in our lives, and see every particle in creation alive.

Kushmanda is also a carrier of light and illumination which guides those who tread on the path of darkness.
 

EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT

Skandamata, worshipped on day five, literally means 'mother of Skanda' or Karthikeya, God of War. Ma Skandamata Devi teaches benevolence and empathy. Her power lies in the strength of a mother's love.
 

STRONG AND FEARLESS
Katyayani, also known as a Warrior Goddess, is believed to be one of the most violent forms of Maa Durga. She teaches us to be strong enough to face our sorrows, diseases and fears. She gives us the courage and protects us from evil.
 

FIERCE AND RISK-TAKING
Kalaratri is one of the most ferocious and destructive forms of Durga Devi. Appearing in one of her fiercest and most terrorizing forms, she destroys evil powers like negativity, cruelty and ignorance. She teaches us to destroy the demonic forces and wicked people, and protect those who are weak and seek our assistance.
 

BEAUTIFUL AND HAPPY
Devi Mahagauri represents purity, beauty, calmness and wisdom. She teaches one to be at peace and composure. She also provides her devotees with knowledge and liberation.
Mahagauri is the one who brings an end to all the sufferings in life.

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WISE AND SUCCESSFUL
Dhatri signifies "supplier" and Siddhi signifies "thoughtful capacity". Therefore, Siddhidatri bestows abilities that help her devotees to achieve success.
The ninth aspect of Maa Durga brings perfection and miracles in life. She aids her devotees to manifest the positive energies which will bear the fruit of their efforts.