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The fourth manifestation of the goddess Durga is Kushmanda. This Devi is worshipped on the fourth day of the Navaratri festival in India and overseas. She is considered the goddess of energy and wealt...

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Chandra meaning “Moon” and Ghanta meaning “Bell”, the one who has a half-moon shaped bell. Chandraghanta is the married form of goddess Parvati. She is the third manifestation of Durga and is worshi...

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The second form of goddess Durga from the Navadurga is Brahmacharini. In the modern world, a Brahmachari and a Brahmacharini are unmarried males and females who have devoted their life to serving gods...

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The encoding of the name Shailaputri goes as follows – Shaila is mountain & Putri is the daughter. The first day of the Navratri festival is celebrated in her name and it is known as Pratipada. She is...

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Navaratri is derived from a Sanskrit word that means Nava – Nine and Ratri – Nights. The meaning of the world is simple and easily understandable. Navaratri is a festival of celebrations, happiness an...

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Yama and Yamuna are twins. One brings death and the other brings life. Goddess Yamuna is also addressed by the names Yami and Kalindi. Get your daily dose of Indian Mythology at https://www.mythoworld...

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Legends tell the story of Devi Narmada in the most interesting manner. She is the personification of the river – Narmada situated in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Her alternate name is Rew...

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Goddess Ganga was first mentioned in the Rigveda texts and has her appearances in the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas. She is considered a personification of purity and forgiveness. Get your daily ...

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