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Diwali symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. While Diwali celebrates the lighting of diyas and candles, its true essence lies in illuminating our hearts with love, happiness, and spiritual awareness.
As the diyas light up the night, may the divine light illuminate your path, guiding you towards happiness and success. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Diwali.

दीपज्योतिर्नमोस्तुते । दीपावली पर्वस्य शुभाशयाः। 🪔✨

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वीराः संभावितात्मानो न दैवं पर्युपासते।
The strong and the self-confident never rely on destiny or luck.

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Navratri Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri
On the ninth day of Navratri, Maa Siddhidatri is worshipped as the "Goddess of Siddhis(the eight accomplishments)." She bestows eight siddhis (spiritual powers) and is depicted seated on a lotus with four arms. Revered for guiding spiritual enlightenment, she is connected to the Sahasrara Chakra (crown chakra), symbolizing wisdom and divine fulfillment. Worshipping her brings blessings of knowledge, spiritual growth, and ultimate peace, marking the culmination of Navratri.

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Navarātri Day 8: Mahāgaurī mata
Mahāgaurī, the eighth form of Navadurgā, represents purity and brilliance and is worshipped on the eighth day of Navarātri. She is depicted in white, riding a white bull, holding a triśūla and ḍamaru.

Emerging radiant after bathing in the Gaṅgā, she transformed into fierce forms to defeat the demons Śumbha and Niśumbha. As a symbol of Śakti, she offers protection and fulfils her devotees' desires.

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Navratri Day 7: Mā Kālarātri

Mā Kālarātri, the seventh form of Navadurgā, is worshipped on the 7th day of Navarātri and is revered as the "Destroyer of Darkness and Evil." Her name is derived from "Kāla" meaning time or death, and "Rātri" meaning night, symbolizing her fierce power to eliminate ignorance and negativity.

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Navratri Day 6: Mā KātyāyanĪ

Devi Katyayani is seen as the slayer of the demon Mahishasura. Known as the warrior goddess, she is shown to exhibit courage. She is ascribed to the Ajna Chakra (third-eye)

Goddess Katyayani has three eyes and four hands. She holds a sword in one of her left hands and a lotus in another. Her right hands can be seen in the varada mudra (bestowing boons) and abhaya mudra (represents removal of fear, benevolence and protection). With the crescent moon adorning her forehead, Goddess Katyayani rides a lion.

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Navaratri Day 5: Skandmata
The fifth day of Navratri is dedicated to Skandamata, who is known as the mother of the war God Skanda (Kartikeya).Skandamātā is four-armed, three-eyed, and rides on a lion. One of her hands is in the fear-dispelling Abhayamudra position 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.

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Navratri Day 4: Maa Kushmanda

Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of Navadurga, is worshipped on the 4th day of Navaratri and is known as the "Creator of the Universe." Her name, derived from Ku (little), Ushma (energy), and Anda (cosmic egg), reflects her role in creating the universe with a gentle smile.

Maa Kushmanda, depicted with eight arms holding a lotus, an arrow, a bow, a chakra, a mace, an akshamala and pitchers filled with nectar and blood; embodies warmth, strength, and healing. Residing in the Sun's core, she is linked to the Manipura Chakra, the source of vitality. Worshipping her brings health, positivity, and renewed energy, symbolizing the beauty of creation and nurturing all life.

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Navarātri Day 3 : Mā Candraghaṇṭā

On the third day of Navarātri, Devī Pārvatī is worshipped in the form of fierce but compassionate Candraghaṇṭā Who wages a war against obstacles and enemies, both outside and within.
After marrying Bhagavān Śiva, Devī Pārvatī takes a new form where Her crown is adorned with a bell-shaped Moon (thus the name Candra-ghaṇṭā), her third eye is awakened and She has a trident, a mace, a sword, a kamaṇḍaluḥ, a lotus, an arrow, a bow, an akṣamālā, abhaya mudrā and varad mudrā in Her ten arms.
Devī Candraghaṇṭā is the embodiment of beauty, courage and compassion.

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Navratri Day 2: Maa Brahmacharini
Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of Navadurga, is worshipped on the second day of Navratri and represents the unmarried form of Goddess Parvati.
She embodies penance, devotion, and inner strength, and her worship is believed to cultivate virtues like renunciation, dispassion, and self-restraint.

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